Patents by Inventor Warren L. Herron, III

Warren L. Herron, III 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: 11002013
    Abstract: A high strength, low density modular columnar structure. In the preferred embodiment, each module is a prism or cuboid having three or four vertical rectangular sides which meet in the module corners. The module ends perpendicular to the sides are the module faces. At least one face has a brace panel. The brace panels and the face are preferably the same shape, but off-set. A plurality of preferably triangular brace arms extends to the module corners. Each brace panel is preferably provided with a centrally located aperture. The lower face of each module is preferably provided with a lip, while the upper face is configured to receive the lip. A cylindrical column extends vertically through the center of each module, and a plurality of struts extends radially from each column. A stack of modules may be secured with a bolt run through the module apertures, an adhesive, or simply gravity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: HERRON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventor: Warren L. Herron, III
  • Patent number: 10519658
    Abstract: A high strength, low density modular columnar structure. In the preferred embodiment, each module is a prism or cuboid having three or four vertical rectangular sides which meet in the module corners. The module ends perpendicular to the sides are the module faces. At least one face has a brace panel. The brace panels and the face are preferably the same shape, but off-set. A plurality of preferably triangular brace arms extends to the module corners. Each brace panel is preferably provided with a centrally located aperture. The lower face of each module is preferably provided with a lip, while the upper face is configured to receive the lip. A cylindrical column extends vertically through the center of each module, and a plurality of struts extends radially from each column. A stack of modules may be secured with a bolt run through the module apertures, an adhesive, or simply gravity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: HERRON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, LLC
    Inventor: Warren L. Herron, III
  • Publication number: 20150224734
    Abstract: A high strength low density panel. The panel is formed of sections. Each section will preferably have the shape of a cuboid or a prism. At least one face of each section is provided with a buttress. The sections are preferably inverted relative to each other. The sections are configured so that they share sidewalls with each adjacent section, which creates a series of braces extending across the panel. The prismatic sections are paired to form cuboids. These cuboids have a diagonal internal wall. The internal walls of the cuboids align in the panel to create braces that extend across the panel at an angle to the other braces. Finally, all of the buttresses are configured so that the buttress of adjacent and eater-corner sections meet their respective common section corners at substantially the same point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventor: Warren L. HERRON, III
  • Patent number: 8609226
    Abstract: A high strength low density panel. The panel is formed of sections. Each section will preferably have the shape of a cuboid or a prism. At least one face of each section is provided with a buttress. The sections are preferably inverted relative to each other. The sections are configured so that they share sidewalls with each adjacent section, which creates a series of braces extending across the panel. The prismatic sections are paired to form cuboids. These cuboids have a diagonal internal wall. The internal walls of the cuboids align in the panel to create braces that extend across the panel at an angle to the other braces. Finally, all of the buttresses are configured so that the buttress of adjacent and cater-corner sections meet their respective common section corners at substantially the same point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Herron Intellectual Property Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Warren L. Herron, III
  • Patent number: 7967268
    Abstract: A vertically stabilized shelf bracket assembly having at least two support strips on which a plurality of shelf brackets are mounted. A cover is provided that aesthetically enhances the shelf bracket assembly and stabilizes it at the same time. In one embodiment, the cover includes a cap and a hanging casing. In one embodiment, apertures are provided in the shelf brackets to support a rod. In another embodiment an adjustable mounting slot is provided in the support strips to facilitate their parallel installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Herron Intellectual Property Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Warren L. Herron, III, Warren L. Herron, Jr., Mark Bennett, Randall Bachtel
  • Publication number: 20100199588
    Abstract: A high strength low density panel. The panel is formed of sections. Each section will preferably have the shape of a cuboid or a prism. At least one face of each section is provided with a buttress. The sections are preferably inverted relative to each other. The sections are configured so that they share sidewalls with each adjacent section, which creates a series of braces extending across the panel. The prismatic sections are paired to form cuboids. These cuboids have a diagonal internal wall. The internal walls of the cuboids align in the panel to create braces that extend across the panel at an angle to the other braces. Finally, all of the buttresses are configured so that the buttress of adjacent and cater-corner sections meet their respective common section corners at substantially the same point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: Herron Intellectual Property Holdings, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Warren L. Herron, III
  • Publication number: 20100009119
    Abstract: A high strength low density multi-purpose panel. The preferred panel is made of a plurality of sections, organized into rows and columns, and each preferably including two voids. The voids are preferably triangular in cross-section and may be rounded at their apex and corners. Solid strips of material, extending between opposite corners and between the faces of each section, intersect at the center of each face, resulting in an X-shaped cross in each section. Each section is rotated ninety degrees with respect to each adjacent section. Each section shares sides with four adjacent sections and corners with four cater-corned sections. The common sides create perpendicular sets of parallel braces running the panel's length and width. The shared corners align and join the X-shaped cross braces with the X-shaped cross braces of their cater-cornered neighbors, creating diagonal braces that run across the entire panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventor: Warren L. Herron, III
  • Patent number: 7591114
    Abstract: A high strength low density multi-purpose panel. The preferred panel is made of a plurality of sections, organized into rows and columns, and each preferably including two voids. The voids are preferably triangular in cross-section and may be rounded at their apex and corners. Solid strips of material, extending between opposite corners and between the faces of each section, intersect at the center of each face, resulting in an X-shaped cross in each section. Each section is rotated ninety degrees with respect to each adjacent section. Each section shares sides with four adjacent sections and corners with four cater-corned sections. The common sides create perpendicular sets of parallel braces running the panel's length and width. The shared corners align and join the X-shaped cross braces with the X-shaped cross braces of their cater-cornered neighbors, creating diagonal braces that run across the entire panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Herron Intellectual Property Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Warren L. Herron, III
  • Publication number: 20090127413
    Abstract: A vertically stabilized shelf bracket assembly having at least two support strips on which a plurality of shelf brackets are mounted. A cover is provided that aesthetically enhances the shelf bracket assembly and stabilizes it at the same time. In one embodiment, the cover includes a cap and a hanging casing. In one embodiment, apertures are provided in the shelf brackets to support a rod. In another embodiment an adjustable mounting slot is provided in the support strips to facilitate their parallel installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2009
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: Heron Intellectual Property Holdings, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Warren L. Herron, III, Warren L. Herron, JR., Mark Bennett, Randall Bachtel
  • Patent number: 7478785
    Abstract: A vertically stabilized shelf bracket assembly having at least two support strips on which a plurality of shelf brackets are mounted. A cover is provided that aesthetically enhances the shelf bracket assembly and stabilizes it at the same time. In one embodiment, the cover includes a cap and a hanging casing. In one embodiment, apertures are provided in the shelf brackets to support a rod. In another embodiment an adjustable mounting slot is provided in the support strips to facilitate their parallel installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Herron Intellectual Property Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Warren L. Herron, III, Warren L. Herron, Jr., Mark Bennett, Randall Bachtel
  • Patent number: 6663201
    Abstract: A vertically stabilized shelf bracket assembly having at least two support strips on which at least one cabinet and preferably one or more shelves are mounted. The shelving is stabilized in several ways. First, the brackets are provided with a shelf engaging recess. Second, the brackets are provided with a vertical member which engages the shelves. Preferably, the recess and the vertical member will engage the shelf at opposite ends of the shelf, securing the shelf to the bracket. The shelves can be further stabilized by securing the brackets against vertical displacement. This can be accomplished by securing the shelf brackets to the support strip with a locking pin. With the locking pin in place, the shelf bracket cannot be moved upward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Inventors: Warren L. Herron, III, Warren L. Herron, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6196141
    Abstract: A vertically stabilized shelf bracket assembly having at least two support strips on which a plurality of shelf brackets are mounted. The shelving is stabilized in several ways. First, the brackets are provided with a shelf engaging recess. The recess is either designed to provide a tight fit for the shelf, or the recess is provided with a shim for tightening the fit. Second, the brackets are provided with a vertical member which engages the shelves. Preferably, the recess and the vertical member will engage the shelf at opposite ends of the shelf, securing the shelf to the bracket. When the shelf is attached to multiple brackets, the shelf will be prevented from pivoting on the bracket. The shelves can be further stabilized by securing the brackets against vertical displacement. This can be accomplished by securing the shelf brackets to the support strip with a locking pin. With the locking pin in place, the shelf bracket cannot be moved upward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Inventors: Warren L. Herron, III, Warren L. Herron, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5253835
    Abstract: A shelf bracket assembly is provided, comprising a plurality of vertical shelf bracket support strips attached to a wall, each said strip having a plurality of slots aligned vertically along the length of said support strips; a plurality of shelf brackets operatively attached to said support strips, each said bracket comprising a base comprising an upper end, a lower end, and vertically aligned hooked portions between said upper and lower ends of a size and shape to lockingly fit within said vertical slots of said support strip, and a horizontal support member fixedly connected to said base and of a size and strength capable of supporting at least half the weight of a shelf; a plurality of covers attached to said support strips for covering said support strips in the space between said shelf brackets, in the space above a top said shelf bracket and in the space below a bottom said shelf bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1993
    Inventor: Warren L. Herron, III