Patents by Inventor Steve J. VanHaitsma

Steve J. VanHaitsma has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Steel basement wall system
    Patent number: 6484460
    Abstract: A highly economical basement wall providing strength and comfort comparable to conventional basement wall structures includes a metal sill, a plurality of spaced apart metal wall studs, a metal decking secured to the plurality of metal wall studs, and a metal reinforcing stud welded to the plurality of metal wall studs. Each of the reinforcing studs is also welded to the sill and extends upwardly from the sill to a height of about 25% or less of the height of the metal wall studs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Inventor: Steve J. VanHaitsma
  • Basement wall system
    Patent number: 6460305
    Abstract: A highly moisture resistant basement wall system which facilitates quick construction includes a plurality of spaced apart metal studs extending vertically upwardly from a sill, and metal decking secured to the plurality of studs. The resulting basement is drier and more comfortable, and warmer in the winter than conventional basements defined by concrete walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Steelmasters Inc.
    Inventors: Steve J. VanHaitsma, Gary Lee Allen
  • Steel basement wall system
    Publication number: 20010004818
    Abstract: A highly economical basement wall providing strength and comfort comparable to conventional basement wall structures includes a metal sill, a plurality of spaced apart metal wall studs, a metal decking secured to the plurality of metal wall studs, and a metal reinforcing stud welded to the plurality of metal wall studs. Each of the reinforcing studs is also welded to the sill and extends upwardly from the sill to a height of about 25% or less of the height of the metal wall studs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Publication date: June 28, 2001
    Inventor: Steve J. VanHaitsma