Patents by Inventor Troy A. Hale
Troy A. Hale 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).
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Publication number: 20240131399Abstract: A balance board system may include a balance board, a phone that is mounted to the balance board, and a display device on which a virtual environment may be displayed. The virtual environment can include a representation of the balance board that is oriented based on the balance board's orientation as detected by the phone. The virtual environment can enable a user to learn and practice tricks or other activities on a balance board. A phone mount can be used to mount the phone to the balance board. By mounting the phone to the balance board, software on the phone can be used to detect and monitor the balance board's movement to thereby assist the user in improving his or her balance or learning various tricks, movements or techniques. The software on the phone can also allow the user to generate inputs for various games that can be portrayed in the virtual environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2022Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Troy Tegeder, Stephen Hale
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Patent number: 11458604Abstract: Position indicator tools systems and methods for use with an elongated adapter are disclosed. Tools are configurable to engage the distal end of the elongated adapter include a first member wherein the first member has a distal end and two projection elements positioned in a plane and a channel between the projection elements further wherein at least one of the first members has a notch at a distal end on a channel-facing side, a positioning member formed integrally with the first member wherein the positioning member has a linear marker on a first side, an angled marker on a second side, and a rocker positioned between the angled marker and the channel.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.Inventors: Adam Tillinghast, Troy Hale
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Patent number: 11311987Abstract: Methods for using installation tools are disclosed. Fastener installation tools engage the distal end of an elongated. Two projection elements positioned in a plane on the installation tool and a channel between the projection elements further are positionable to provide a marker for a user during use to achieve an optimal installation location.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2020Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.Inventors: Adam Tillinghast, Troy Hale
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Publication number: 20220111500Abstract: Fastener installation systems, devices and methods for driving fasteners, including fasteners, into a surface are disclosed. The fastener installation systems include an adapter operable to engage a chuck on a power tool on a first end and a fastener delivery attachment on an opposing end.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2021Publication date: April 14, 2022Applicant: SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.Inventors: Troy HALE, Adam TILLINGHAST
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Publication number: 20220034351Abstract: Disclosed are systems, devices and methods used in construction to secure one component, such as a header, to another component, such as a joist, while controlling spacing. Fasteners are used with a removable sleeve member having longitudinal ribs to secure the fastening assembly and prevent movement. An installation guide is provided that facilitates both flush and offset installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.Inventors: Gueary Andrew BRIGHAM, Jeremy Scott PARK, Troy HALE, Adam TILLINGHAST
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Publication number: 20200368883Abstract: Position indicator tools systems and methods for use with an elongated adapter are disclosed. Tools are configurable to engage the distal end of the elongated adapter include a first member wherein the first member has a distal end and two projection elements positioned in a plane and a channel between the projection elements further wherein at least one of the first members has a notch at a distal end on a channel-facing side, a positioning member formed integrally with the first member wherein the positioning member has a linear marker on a first side, an angled marker on a second side, and a rocker positioned between the angled marker and the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Applicant: SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.Inventors: Adam TILLINGHAST, Troy HALE
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Publication number: 20200346328Abstract: Methods for using installation tools are disclosed. Fastener installation tools engage the distal end of an elongated. Two projection elements positioned in a plane on the installation tool and a channel between the projection elements further are positionable to provide a marker for a user during use to achieve an optimal installation location.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Applicant: SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.Inventors: Adam TILLINGHAST, Troy HALE
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Patent number: 10792794Abstract: Installation tools systems and methods for use with an elongated adapter. The elongated adapters have a proximal end and a distal end; and a driver which generates torque mounted to a first end of the elongated adapter; a torque transfer unit engaging the elongated adapter and the driver to transfer torque produced by said driver to a fastener. Fastener installation tools engaging the distal end of the elongated adapter include a first member wherein the first member has a distal end and two projection elements positioned in a plane and a channel between the projection elements further wherein at least one of the first members has a notch at a distal end on a channel-facing side, a positioning member formed integrally with the first member wherein the positioning member has a linear marker on a first side, an angled marker on a second side, and a rocker positioned between the angled marker and the channel.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2018Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.Inventors: Adam Tillinghast, Troy Hale
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Publication number: 20190366518Abstract: Installation tools systems and methods for use with an elongated adapter. The elongated adapters have a proximal end and a distal end; and a driver which generates torque mounted to a first end of the elongated adapter; a torque transfer unit engaging the elongated adapter and the driver to transfer torque produced by said driver to a fastener. Fastener installation tools engaging the distal end of the elongated adapter include a first member wherein the first member has a distal end and two projection elements positioned in a plane and a channel between the projection elements further wherein at least one of the first members has a notch at a distal end on a channel-facing side, a positioning member formed integrally with the first member wherein the positioning member has a linear marker on a first side, an angled marker on a second side, and a rocker positioned between the angled marker and the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2018Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Adam TILLINGHAST, Troy HALE
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Patent number: 10406660Abstract: A positioning assembly for a driving system, the assembly having a first jaw and a second jaw, the first jaw fixed to a driver guide tube, the second jaw fixed to the first jaw to allow one end of the first jaw to rotate away from the second jaw about a connection point, each jaw having an interior channel. The interior channel of the first jaw has an arcuate cross-section. The interior channel of the second jaw is formed from a plurality of walls including an arcuate upper wall and a sub-channel having cross-section formed by a base surface and two side walls, each side wall angled with respect to the base surface. The apparatus also includes a locking member configured to engage the second jaw when the second jaw is rotated away from the first jaw and retain the second jaw in a rotated position.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2016Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.Inventors: Troy Hale, Clark Allen
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Patent number: 9757846Abstract: A mandrel is disclosed for securely holding a screw bit during use, but allowing easy removal of the screw bit for replacement. The mandrel includes a socket having a chamber housing a locking mechanism such as a split-ring. The mandrel further includes a release mechanism such as one or more ears for moving the locking mechanism from a first position where the screw bit is held within the socket and a second position where the screw bit may be removed from the socket.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2013Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.Inventor: Troy Hale
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Publication number: 20170157756Abstract: A positioning assembly for a driving system, the assembly having a first jaw and a second jaw, the first jaw fixed to a driver guide tube, the second jaw fixed to the first jaw to allow one end of the first jaw to rotate away from the second jaw about a connection point, each jaw having an interior channel. The interior channel of the first jaw has an arcuate cross-section. The interior channel of the second jaw is formed from a plurality of walls including an arcuate upper wall and a sub-channel having cross-section formed by a base surface and two side walls, each side wall angled with respect to the base surface. The apparatus also includes a locking member configured to engage the second jaw when the second jaw is rotated away from the first jaw and retain the second jaw in a rotated position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.Inventors: Troy Hale, Clark Allen
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Publication number: 20160303003Abstract: Processes and devices are disclosed for removing sand from a surface, such as skin, using a spray device containing a formula comprising moisture-absorbing powder, propellant, and solvent. The formula is sprayed on a sandy surface using the spray device, and the sandy surface is then wiped to remove sand therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: ATTICUS INDUSTRIES INCInventors: Alan Troy HALE, Lane Kristine HALE, Jakob BREDSGUARD, Dalin WINTERS
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Publication number: 20140166644Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for heating substances in a microwave oven. A container structure includes an internal chamber configured to have heating contents placed therein, wherein the chamber is defined at least partially by a thermally-conductive structure. A microwave-absorbing medium is disposed in direct or indirect thermal communication with at least a portion of the thermally-conductive structure. A microwave radiation barrier is disposed between at least a portion of the microwave-absorbing medium and the internal chamber. In certain embodiments, when the container is exposed to external microwave radiation, the internal chamber is substantially shielded from the microwave radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Inventors: Alan Troy Hale, Jakob Bredsguard, Dalin Winters
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Publication number: 20140069241Abstract: A mandrel is disclosed for securely holding a screw bit during use, but allowing easy removal of the screw bit for replacement. The mandrel includes a socket having a chamber housing a locking mechanism such as a split-ring. The mandrel further includes a release mechanism such as one or more ears for moving the locking mechanism from a first position where the screw bit is held within the socket and a second position where the screw bit may be removed from the socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.Inventor: Troy Hale
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Patent number: 8635933Abstract: A power screwdriver is disclosed including a screw advance mechanism for advancing a screwstrip, and a hinged feed track for feeding the screwstrip to the screw advance mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.Inventor: Troy Hale
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Patent number: 8578823Abstract: A mandrel is disclosed for securely holding a screw bit during use, but allowing easy removal of the screw bit for replacement. The mandrel includes a socket having a chamber housing a locking mechanism such as a split-ring. The mandrel further includes a release mechanism such as one or more ears for moving the locking mechanism from a first position where the screw bit is held within the socket and a second position where the screw bit may be removed from the socket.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2010Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.Inventor: Troy Hale
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Patent number: D951050Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.Inventors: Troy Hale, Adam Tillinghast
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Patent number: D951741Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.Inventors: Troy Hale, Adam Tillinghast
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Patent number: D986044Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2020Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.Inventors: Gueary Andrew Brigham, Troy Hale, Jeremy Scott Park, Adam Tillinghast