Patents by Inventor Steven E. Sukup

Steven E. Sukup 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).

  • Patent number: 10941558
    Abstract: A dwelling assembly that has a continuous sidewall and an opening for a door and a window. A roof assembly is provided with first and second roofs that are spaced apart such that the outer roof acts as a heat shield for the inner roof to ensure the interior of the dwelling is a minimum temperature. In addition, ballast boxes are utilized in order to provide additional weight to the dwelling and a planting area in association with the dwelling assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: SUKUP MANUFACTURING CO.
    Inventors: Brett A. Nelson, Eugene G. Sukup, Steven E. Sukup, Bradley A. Poppen, Charles E. Sukup
  • Patent number: 10301811
    Abstract: A dwelling assembly that has a continuous sidewall and an opening for a door and a window. A roof assembly is provided with first and second roofs that are spaced apart such that the outer roof acts as a heat shield for the inner roof to ensure the interior of the dwelling is a minimum temperature. In addition, ballast boxes are utilized in order to provide additional weight to the dwelling and a planting area in association with the dwelling assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: SUKUP MANUFACTURING CO.
    Inventors: Brett A. Nelson, Eugene G. Sukup, Steven E. Sukup, Bradley A. Poppen, Charles E. Sukup
  • Publication number: 20190119898
    Abstract: A dwelling assembly that has a continuous sidewall and an opening for a door and a window. A roof assembly is provided with first and second roofs that are spaced apart such that the outer roof acts as a heat shield for the inner roof to ensure the interior of the dwelling is a minimum temperature. In addition, ballast boxes are utilized in order to provide additional weight to the dwelling and a planting area in association with the dwelling assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Brett A. Nelson, Eugene G. Sukup, Steven E. Sukup, Bradley A. Poppen, Charles E. Sukup
  • Patent number: 9132461
    Abstract: A floor support for a grain bin floor made from a sheet of galvanized steel having a top surface, a bottom surface and flat ends. The floor support has a plurality of flanges and notches disposed within the top surface and a plurality of openings disposed through the sheet of galvanized steel. Positioned between each opening is a first bend. Positioned on either side of selected first bends is a second bend thereby forming a z-shaped floor support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Sukup Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Steven E. Sukup, Tun Ge, William C. Shepherd, Charles E. Sukup
  • Publication number: 20150107327
    Abstract: A floor support for a grain bin floor made from a sheet of galvanized steel having a top surface, a bottom surface and flat ends. The floor support has a plurality of flanges and notches disposed within the top surface and a plurality of openings disposed through the sheet of galvanized steel. Positioned between each opening is a first bend. Positioned on either side of selected first bends is a second bend thereby forming a z-shaped floor support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Steven E. Sukup, Tun Ge, William C. Shepherd, Charles E. Sukup
  • Patent number: 8950231
    Abstract: A floor support for a grain bin floor made from a sheet of galvanized steel having a top surface, a bottom surface and flat ends. The floor support has a plurality of flanges and notches disposed within the top surface and a plurality of openings disposed through the sheet of galvanized steel. Positioned between each opening is a first bend. Positioned on either side of selected first bends is a second bend thereby forming a z-shaped floor support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Sukup Manfucaturing Co.
    Inventors: Steven E. Sukup, Tun Ge, William C. Shepherd, Charles E. Sukup
  • Publication number: 20140041325
    Abstract: A dwelling assembly that has a continuous sidewall and an opening for a door and a window. A roof assembly is provided with first and second roofs that are spaced apart such that the outer roof acts as a heat shield for the inner roof to ensure the interior of the dwelling is a minimum temperature. In addition, ballast boxes are utilized in order to provide additional weight to the dwelling and a planting area in association with the dwelling assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: SUKUP MANUFACTURING CO.
    Inventors: Brett A. Nelson, Eugene G. Sukup, Steven E. Sukup, Bradley A. Poppen, Charles E. Sukup
  • Patent number: 8646221
    Abstract: A dwelling assembly that has a continuous sidewall and an opening for a door and a window. A roof assembly is provided with first and second roofs that are spaced apart such that the outer roof acts as a heat shield for the inner roof to ensure the interior of the dwelling is a minimum temperature. In addition, ballast boxes are utilized in order to provide additional weight to the dwelling and a planting area in association with the dwelling assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Sukup Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Brett A. Nelson, Eugene G. Sukup, Steven E. Sukup, Bradley A. Poppen, Charles E. Sukup
  • Publication number: 20130276504
    Abstract: A floor support for a grain bin floor made from a sheet of galvanized steel having a top surface, a bottom surface and flat ends. The floor support has a plurality of flanges and notches disposed within the top surface and a plurality of openings disposed through the sheet of galvanized steel. Positioned between each opening is a first bend. Positioned on either side of selected first bends is a second bend thereby forming a z-shaped floor support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Steven E. Sukup, Tun Ge, William C. Shepherd, Charles E. Sukup
  • Patent number: 8516769
    Abstract: A support for a grain bin having an elongated body with a back surface bent to form support surfaces that extend outwardly from the back surface to form a cavity therein. Connected to the elongated body is a base having a vertical portion and a horizontal portion. The horizontal portion having corners that extend upwardly to form flanges that engage the support surfaces of the elongated body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Sukup Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: John A. Hanig, Steven E. Sukup
  • Patent number: 8297016
    Abstract: A floor support for a grain bin floor made from a sheet of galvanized steel having a top surface, a bottom surface and flat ends. The floor support has a plurality of flanges and notches disposed within the top surface and a plurality of openings disposed through the sheet of galvanized steel. Positioned between each opening is a first bend. Positioned on either side of selected first bends is a second bend thereby forming a z-shaped floor support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Sukup Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Steven E. Sukup, Tun Ge, William C. Shepherd, Charles E. Sukup
  • Publication number: 20120214400
    Abstract: A roof vent assembly wherein the grain bin has a corrugated cylindrical wall and a roof structure having a plurality of triangular roof panels. A vent assembly is connected to the roof. The vent assembly has a base. The base has a back wall, two side walls and a front wall which extend upwardly from the flange. The back wall and sidewalls are generally straight whereas the front wall extends outwardly to a point, peak or crest. When connected to the grain bin roof, the peak of the vent assembly is positioned to point upwardly. This peak prevents the build up of moisture and debris thereby extending the life of the grain bin roof assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: SUKUP MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: John A. Hanig, Steven E. Sukup, Eugene G. Sukup, Charles E. Sukup, Bradley A. Poppen
  • Publication number: 20110225910
    Abstract: A floor support for a grain bin floor made from a sheet of galvanized steel having a top surface, a bottom surface and flat ends. The floor support has a plurality of flanges and notches disposed within the top surface and a plurality of openings disposed through the sheet of galvanized steel. Positioned between each opening is a first bend. Positioned on either side of selected first bends is a second bend thereby forming a z-shaped floor support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: SUKUP MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Steven E. Sukup, Tun Ge, William C. Shepherd, Charles E. Sukup
  • Patent number: 6941712
    Abstract: A mounting bracket having a vertical member with a back portion and side flanges where the back portion has a plurality of slots and holes and the side flanges have slots at both ends. Adjustably connected to the vertical member is a shoe with a bottom portion and side flanges that extend upwardly and are aligned with the side flanges of the vertical member. The shoe is positioned substantially perpendicular to the vertical member to form a generally L-shaped bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Sukup Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Steven E. Sukup, John A. Hanig
  • Publication number: 20040060250
    Abstract: A mounting bracket having a vertical member with a back portion and side flanges where the back portion has a plurality of slots and holes and the side flanges have slots at both ends. Adjustably connected to the vertical member is a shoe with a bottom portion and side flanges that extend upwardly and are aligned with the side flanges of the vertical member. The shoe is positioned substantially perpendicular to the vertical member to form a generally L-shaped bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Applicant: Sukup Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Steven E. Sukup, John A. Hanig
  • Patent number: 6698143
    Abstract: A flashing apron for use in grain bins roofs which has apron segments comprised of a single sheet of metal with a plurality of spaced crease lines therein wherein the crease lines create a plurality of truncated areas in an upper surface of the apron segment. Each apron segment has a side edge comprising a downwardly bent lip which fits underneath a side edge of an adjacent apron segment which is planar in shape and which lies on or above the bent lip. Suitable fasteners are provided to secure the apron segments together to create a composite flashing apron for mounting around the circular ring at the apex of the grain bin roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Sukup Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Jensen, Steven E. Sukup
  • Publication number: 20030217520
    Abstract: A flashing apron for use in grain bins roofs which has apron segments comprised of a single sheet of metal with a plurality of spaced crease lines therein wherein the crease lines create a plurality of truncated areas in an upper surface of the apron segment. Each apron segment has a side edge comprising a downwardly bent lip which fits underneath a side edge of an adjacent apron segment which is planar in shape and which lies on or above the bent lip. Suitable fasteners are provided to secure the apron segments together to create a composite flashing apron for mounting around the circular ring at the apex of the grain bin roof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Applicant: Sukup Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Jensen, Steven E. Sukup
  • Patent number: 5255469
    Abstract: Implements for the removal of insects from plants are provided which dedicate an individual axial flow centrifugal fan unit to each crop row unit. The fan unit also destroys the insects so removed. The frame of the implement can be articulated and driven in such a manner so as to permit fan unit position adjustment while the fans are driven and running. In some embodiments, each fan unit is constructed with means which directs at least a portion of the exhaust of the fan to the plant row in order to further facilitate insect dislodgement and removal into the intake of the fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Assignee: Sukup Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Eugene G. Sukup, Charles E. Sukup, Steven E. Sukup
  • Patent number: 5107644
    Abstract: An improved grain bin floor support system which utilizes a plurality of floor supports for supporting interlocking floor panels. The floor support is constructed of an upper rail for supporting floor panels, vertical members extending from the upper rail to the foundation of the bin, and a horizontal member which is attached to the vertical members and disposed between the upper rail and the base of the bin. The upper rail has a plurality of recesses and crowns between the recesses. The floor panels have a generally planar top portion and depending flanges which engage in nesting relation with the adjacent flange of the adjacent panel. The depth and spacing of the recesses along the upper rail are such that the floor panels are supported by engagement of the recesses of the upper rail against the depending flanges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1992
    Assignee: Sukup Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: John A. Hanig, Charles E. Sukup, Steven E. Sukup
  • Patent number: D788904
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Sukup Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: John A. Hanig, Steven E. Sukup, Eugene G. Sukup, Charles E. Sukup, Bradley A. Poppen