Patents by Inventor William D. Knudson

William D. Knudson 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).

  • Apparatuses and methods for manufacture and placement of truss assemblies
    Patent number: 6993880
    Abstract: The present invention provides for an improved method of fabricating trusses. The improved trusses are made from elongated, tubular members forming the chords and/or webs. A metal connector plate is used to connect the chords and webs to form the truss. Further, modifications of the connector plates are used to facilitate the connection of trusses into truss assemblies. Additionally, other modifications of the connector plates are used to facilitate the connection of the trusses to the supporting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Keymark Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Brad S. Cameron, John Drozdek, Mark Wasinger, William D. Knudson
  • Apparatuses and methods for manufacture and placement of truss assemblies
    Publication number: 20040083676
    Abstract: The present invention provides for an improved method of fabricating trusses. The improved trusses are made from elongated, tubular members forming the chords and/or webs. A metal connector plate is used to connect the chords and webs to form the truss. Further, modifications of the connector plates are used to facilitate the connection of trusses into truss assemblies. Additionally, other modifications of the connector plates are used to facilitate the connection of the trusses to the supporting structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Brad S. Cameron, John Drozdek, Mark Wasinger, William D. Knudson