Patents by Inventor Tom McClain

Tom McClain 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).

  • Corrugated shearwall
    Patent number: 12781497
    Abstract: A prefabricated shearwall includes a central panel having reinforcing stiffeners within side edges of the panel. The central panel is provided with one or more corrugations to withstand both vertical (gravitational) and lateral loads. The stiffeners in the side edges provide improved resistance to lateral loads and controllable yielding to dissipate shear stresses within the shearwall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2024
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2026
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
    Inventors: Caleb Knudson, Mary Nunneley, Tan Minh Nguyen, Tom McClain, Damon Ho
  • CORRUGATED SHEARWALL
    Publication number: 20250223796
    Abstract: A prefabricated shearwall includes a central panel having reinforcing stiffeners within side edges of the panel. The central panel is provided with one or more corrugations to withstand both vertical (gravitational) and lateral loads. The stiffeners in the side edges provide improved resistance to lateral loads and controllable yielding to dissipate shear stresses within the shearwall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2024
    Publication date: July 10, 2025
    Applicant: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
    Inventors: Caleb Knudson, Mary Nunneley, Tan Minh Nguyen, Tom McClain, Damon Ho