Patents by Inventor Trace Woodrum

Trace Woodrum 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: 11821205
    Abstract: A structural grid support system adapted for transferring seismic loads to the vertical structural supports of a modular structure. The system includes larger and longer high load capacity main runners with mechanically fastened cross tees, which transfer seismic forces without failing. The structural grid can provide a diaphragm using mechanically fastened connections in a single horizontal plane without requiring additional overhead support from the roof deck, or requiring fewer such supports. The main runners may include additional connecting elements disposed within the usable space beneath the runner (e.g., ventral threaded receivers) for attaching deployment-specific equipment or hardware, such as network cable trays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Porta-Fab Corporation
    Inventors: Wayne McGee, Steve Skikas, Trace Woodrum, Thomas Tall
  • Patent number: 11808033
    Abstract: A structural stud post assembly comprising a center receiver section having opposing receiver channels formed by side walls and angled flanges, and a pair of raceway inserts also defining a raceway channel for accepting wiring and equipment to be disposed in the raceway. The raceways can be installed in the receiver channels to accept and accommodate wiring and equipment. The center receiver comprises a thermal break at about a midpoint to prevent there from being a metal-to-metal thermally conductive pathway through the stud. The structural stud post may be used in the construction of modular building systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Porta-Fab Corporation
    Inventors: Wayne McGee, Steve Skikas, Trace Woodrum
  • Patent number: 11655633
    Abstract: A structural stud post assembly comprising a center receiver section having opposing receiver channels formed by side walls and angled flanges, and a pair of raceway inserts also defining a raceway channel for accepting wiring and equipment to be disposed in the raceway. The raceways can be installed in the receiver channels to accept and accommodate wiring and equipment. The center receiver comprises a thermal break at about a midpoint to prevent there from being a metal-to-metal thermally conductive pathway through the stud. The structural stud post may be used in the construction of modular building systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Porta-Fab Corporation
    Inventors: Wayne McGee, Steve Skikas, Trace Woodrum
  • Patent number: 11459753
    Abstract: A structural grid support system adapted for transferring seismic loads to the vertical structural supports of a modular structure. The system includes larger and longer high load capacity main runners with mechanically fastened cross tees, which transfer seismic forces without failing. The structural grid can provide a diaphragm using mechanically fastened connections in a single horizontal plane without requiring additional overhead support from the roof deck, or requiring fewer such supports. The main runners may include additional connecting elements disposed within the usable space beneath the runner (e.g., ventral threaded receivers) for attaching deployment-specific equipment or hardware, such as network cable trays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: PORTA-FAB CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wayne McGee, Steve Skikas, Trace Woodrum, Thomas Tall
  • Publication number: 20220064949
    Abstract: A structural grid support system adapted for transferring seismic loads to the vertical structural supports of a modular structure. The system includes larger and longer high load capacity main runners with mechanically fastened cross tees, which transfer seismic forces without failing. The structural grid can provide a diaphragm using mechanically fastened connections in a single horizontal plane without requiring additional overhead support from the roof deck, or requiring fewer such supports. The main runners may include additional connecting elements disposed within the usable space beneath the runner (e.g., ventral threaded receivers) for attaching deployment-specific equipment or hardware, such as network cable trays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Wayne McGee, Steve Skikas, Trace Woodrum, Thomas Tall
  • Publication number: 20220064950
    Abstract: A structural grid support system adapted for transferring seismic loads to the vertical structural supports of a modular structure. The system includes larger and longer high load capacity main runners with mechanically fastened cross tees, which transfer seismic forces without failing. The structural grid can provide a diaphragm using mechanically fastened connections in a single horizontal plane without requiring additional overhead support from the roof deck, or requiring fewer such supports. The main runners may include additional connecting elements disposed within the usable space beneath the runner (e.g., ventral threaded receivers) for attaching deployment-specific equipment or hardware, such as network cable trays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Wayne McGee, Steve Skikas, Trace Woodrum, Thomas Tall
  • Publication number: 20220064943
    Abstract: A structural stud post assembly comprising a center receiver section having opposing receiver channels formed by side walls and angled flanges, and a pair of raceway inserts also defining a raceway channel for accepting wiring and equipment to be disposed in the raceway. The raceways can be installed in the receiver channels to accept and accommodate wiring and equipment. The center receiver comprises a thermal break at about a midpoint to prevent there from being a metal-to-metal thermally conductive pathway through the stud. The structural stud post may be used in the construction of modular building systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Wayne McGee, Steve Skikas, Trace Woodrum
  • Publication number: 20210340759
    Abstract: A structural stud post assembly comprising a center receiver section having opposing receiver channels formed by side walls and angled flanges, and a pair of raceway inserts also defining a raceway channel for accepting wiring and equipment to be disposed in the raceway. The raceways can be installed in the receiver channels to accept and accommodate wiring and equipment. The center receiver comprises a thermal break at about a midpoint to prevent there from being a metal-to-metal thermally conductive pathway through the stud. The structural stud post may be used in the construction of modular building systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Wayne McGee, Steve Skikas, Trace Woodrum
  • Patent number: 11053680
    Abstract: A structural stud post assembly comprising a center receiver section having opposing receiver channels formed by side walls and angled flanges, and a pair of raceway inserts also defining a raceway channel for accepting wiring and equipment to be disposed in the raceway. The raceways can be installed in the receiver channels to accept and accommodate wiring and equipment. The center receiver comprises a thermal break at about a midpoint to prevent there from being a metal-to-metal thermally conductive pathway through the stud. The structural stud post may be used in the construction of modular building systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: PORTA-FAB CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wayne McGee, Steve Skikas, Trace Woodrum
  • Patent number: 7937903
    Abstract: A panel for use in constructing a ceiling of an enclosure, particularly a cleanroom without using a grid support. The panel includes a thin shell or skin which is placed around an internal bracing member in such as fashion that the resulting panel can be hung from an overhead support in a fashion to have a single join or seam between adjacent panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Portafab
    Inventors: Wayne McGee, Trace Woodrum, Bob Weible
  • Patent number: 7748182
    Abstract: A modular wall system is described that includes a plurality of wall panels, a horizontal main bracket having a length; and a plurality of wall panel brackets. Each wall panel bracket is configured for attachment to a corresponding one of the wall panels. Each wall panel bracket is configured to engage the horizontal main bracket so as to hang the corresponding the wall panel while allowing movement of the wall panels in substantially horizontal directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Porta-Fab Corporation
    Inventors: Wayne R. McGee, Trace A. Woodrum, Robert Weible
  • Publication number: 20090188195
    Abstract: A panel for use in constructing a ceiling of an enclosure, particularly a cleanroom without using a grid support. The panel includes a thin shell or skin which is placed around an internal bracing member in such as fashion that the resulting panel can be hung from an overhead support in a fashion to have a single join or seam between adjacent panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Wayne McGee, Trace Woodrum, Bob Weible
  • Publication number: 20080216431
    Abstract: A panel for use in constructing a ceiling of an enclosure, particularly a cleanroom without using a grid support. The panel includes a thin shell or skin which is placed around an internal bracing member in such as fashion that the resulting panel can be hung from an overhead support in a fashion to have a single join or seam between adjacent panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Wayne McGee, Trace Woodrum, Bob Weible
  • Publication number: 20070022683
    Abstract: A modular wall system is described that includes a plurality of wall panels, a horizontal main bracket having a length; and a plurality of wall panel brackets. Each wall panel bracket is configured for attachment to a corresponding one of the wall panels. Each wall panel bracket is configured to engage the horizontal main bracket so as to hang the corresponding the wall panel while allowing movement of the wall panels in substantially horizontal directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Wayne McGee, Trace Woodrum, Robert Weible
  • Publication number: 20060000182
    Abstract: A wall stud assembly includes first and second elongate stud members and a plurality of connectors. The first elongate stud member includes a back section, a front section substantially parallel to the back section, and two substantially parallel side portions connecting, and extending between, the back and front sections. The parallel side portions comprise engagement extensions extending beyond and forming a receiver portion with the front section. The back section extends beyond the side portions. The second elongate stud member comprises a back wall engaging the front section of the first elongate stud member and two side walls substantially parallel to and extending from the back wall configured to engage the engagement extensions of the first elongate stud member. The second elongate stud member also comprises two wall flanges substantially perpendicular to and extending from the side walls. The plurality of connectors attach the side walls to the engagement sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2004
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventors: Wayne McGee, Trace Woodrum
  • Patent number: 6360510
    Abstract: A stud for a modular building system. The stud comprises two elongate channel members secured together, with each of the channel members have a generally hat-shaped cross section. The channel members each have a bottom web, and a first and second side web. the side webs extend perpendicularly and upward from opposite sides of the bottom web. The channel members further comprise a first and second flange that extend laterally from the first and second side webs respectively. In one aspect of the invention, each flange comprises a first segment extending generally laterally outward from the upper edge of its respective side web and a second segment folded back upon the first segment and extending back toward the side web. In another aspect of the invention, the second segment overlaps and overlies the underside of the first segment, and the fold or crease between the first and second segments, has a rounded profile and forms a bead at the edge of each flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Porta-Fab Corporation
    Inventors: Trace A. Woodrum, Wayne R. McGee
  • Patent number: 6016632
    Abstract: A modular wall system comprising a framing assembly supporting a plurality of wall panels. The framing assembly includes top members, bottom members, and studs extending between the top and bottom members for supporting the wall panels. Each stud has a generally rectangular cross-section with a front face, a back face, and left and right side faces. The front face has a recess therein with a longitudinally extending ridged trough therein for receiving threaded fasteners. The back face having an outwardly-opening generally C-shaped channel with a longitudinally extending ridged trough therein for receiving threaded fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: Porta-Fab Corporation
    Inventors: Wayne R. McGee, Scott Schormann, Scott Kouri, Trace Woodrum
  • Patent number: D392054
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Assignee: Porta-Fab Corporation
    Inventors: Wayne R. McGee, Scott Schormann, Scott Kouri, Trace Woodrum