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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7275348 | Precast, prestressed concrete truss A precast, prestressed concrete truss which spans between exterior columns and forms an interior or exterior load bearing wall of a building. The truss includes top and bottom chords interconnected by at least one web member. Prestressed reinforcing members in the t... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7228672 | Fiber architecture for a composite pole A fiber architecture in the form of an elongate beam having a hollow polygonal cross section with a plurality of substantially flat exterior sides and a corner between each pair of adjacent exterior sides. The cross section is substantially thicker adjacent each cor... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7213379 | Engineered structural members and methods for constructing same A system and method of manufacture providing reinforced structurally functional load-bearing members, including but not limited to using thermoplastic materials, such as High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), reinforced such as with an aluminum alloy or carbon fiber core... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7178296 | Structural joint connection providing blast resistance and a beam-to-beam connection resistant to moments, tension and torsion across a column At a beams-to-column connection of two beams to a column, in which the joint connection comprises both a gravity load-carrying capability and a moment-resisting capability between each beam and column, there is added a beam-to-beam connection across the column, usin... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7032352 | Structure to limit damage due to failure A tall building (100) includes a plurality of ray structures (104, 106) extending outward from a central, generally conical hollow reinforced-concrete core (102). In three of the rays (104), a frame (118) extends diagonally downwar... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6959520 | Demand side management structures An improved building panel and attachment system for the production of structures with improved energy efficiency and fire safety characteristics. Panels are formed from a structural angle I™ beam with angles emerging from a web and forming dovetail shaped channel... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6957519 | Construct for buildings and a method for manufacturing the same A construct for buildings includes a steel pipe member and reinforcing elements provided in a hollow portion of the interior of the steel pipe member to cross the interior of the steel pipe member in the longitudinal direction. Inserting holes for the reinforcing el... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6938391 | Structural member A structural member includes at least three webs each having first and second sides, and at least three flanges. A flange is disposed along the second side of each web. The webs are arranged so that their first sides are located adjacent to one another and their sec... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6918224 | Heat treatment strategically strengthened door beam A method of forming a vehicle component, particularly an elongated impact beam, having an open section structure, in a manner to provide predetermined strategically strengthened portions, comprising the steps of cold forming unhardened steel into a workpiece having ... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6907706 | Tower for wind power installations A tower (1) for wind power installations, on which at least one rotor (2) that can be driven by wind can be rotatably supported, has an especially low mass relative to its load-bearing capacity, stability, and rigidity, if it has a tower portion (3 | 06/21/2005 |
| 6907707 | Converted wood article A converted wood article for use in combination with other converted wood articles to form composite wood products for use in general construction such as in the construction of posts, flooring, walls and support beams. ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6883283 | Semiconductor manufacturing facility and a semiconductor manufacturing method A semiconductor manufacturing facility has a proper strength and an anti-vibration effect. The semiconductor facility contains processing apparatuses, installation tables and an installation floor. An apparatus having a vibration source is installed on an installati... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6880308 | Lattice girder supporting frame having straight brace parts A lattice girder supporting frame for tunnel lining includes upper and lower boom members arranged parallel to each other to form a triangle. Truss braces spatially connect the upper and lower boom members to each other, wherein each of the truss braces has straight... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6826885 | System for reinforcing extruded beams The present invention relates to new and unique designs that improve and enhance the section properties of load bearing structural members, which have particular, but not exclusive, application in connection with aluminum extrusions for use in screened pool, patio a... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6684596 | Structural elements Compressive and tensile structural elements having an enclosure with walls surrounding a cavity. A non-compressible material is disposed in the cavity. The walls are shaped such that a force tending to compress or elongate the element by a first deflectio... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6668495 | Variable load capacity and aesthetically enhanced construction components for patio enclosures A screened patio enclosure is provided with primary and secondary structural members for retaining screening fabric and decorative inserts that are available in a variety of pleasing colors and patterns thus improving the aesthetic appearance of the inter... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6601362 | Variable load capacity construction components for patio pool enclosures The disclosure relates to a novel beam and post/column construction which allows for a variety of decorative trim strips to be installed into grooves which are integrally formed in the outer surfaces of the beams and columns. Additionally, there is provis... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6474039 | Structural elements Compressive and tensile structural elements having an enclosure with walls surrounding a cavity. A non-compressible material is disposed in the cavity. The walls are shaped such that a force tending to compress or elongate the element by a first deflectio... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6453635 | Composite utility poles and methods of manufacture Composite utility pole structures and methods of manufacture using a pultrusion process. The poles may be N sided, with longitudinal pre-stressed rovings in each corner. The inner periphery of the poles may have flat regions centered between the outside c... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6408591 | Door beam of aluminum alloy A door beam to obtain a maximal load and an energy absorption required in no need of increase in weight without occurrence of rupture thereof and to have deformation of a cross-section effected in a stable manner even when a length of the door beam is sho... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6322863 | Utility pole with pipe column and reinforcing rods comprised of scrap rubber and plastic A multi purpose recycled utility pole with internal reinforcing rods 18 and pipe column 20. The utility pole is comprised of scrap rubber emulsion 14, which is a combination of scrap tires in ground form, commonly known as ground tire rubber, ground plast... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6321504 | Pre-manufactured roof plate element and girder thereto A pre-manufactured roof plate element comprising a number of longitudinal box-shaped girders of steel plate, which are upwardly connected with a compressive force plate with almost the same width as the girder, and which preferably are positioned in each ... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6270052 | Form for producing concrete columns with recessed rings A mold is provided for forming a concrete column having at least one recess formed therein, as molded. The mold includes a tubular housing having an inner surface and a recess form having an inner and an outer surface. The recess form is mountable in the ... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6216414 | Hinge base construction for light poles This is a hinge base construction for light poles which provides a non-corrosive hinge connection between the pole and the fixed base member. The connection includes non-corrosive elements to preserve the pivotal relationship between the stationary base a... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6197395 | Hollow reinforcing members and composites containing the same There is disclosed a hollow reinforcing element for casting into composites, which in use defines passageways that may communicate to the exterior of the composite and that can serve as conduit arrays in structures formed from the composite. Benefits incl... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6189285 | Pultruded FRP structural assembly for water cooling towers Improved water cooling towers are provided which include pultruded fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) structural components and assemblies. To this end, integrally formed, pultruded channels (26, 26a) are provided having central web sections (28, 28a), e... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6170217 | Bearing elements and methods relating to same A weight bearing element having a web, and a chord connected to the web, the chord perimeter having a cross-sectional shape of a closed multi-sided figure having at least 5 sides, at least two of which are substantially parallel to the web. Some members m... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6145270 | Plasticon-optimized composite beam system A composite beam system that can be used for the framing system in bridges or buildings and provide enhanced corrosion protection includes a fiber reinforced plastic beam shell with compression and tension reinforcement. The compression reinforcement cons... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6131362 | Sheet metal beam A building beam structure having two sheet metal chords and a sheet metal central web section disposed between the two chords. Each chord has an end wall with two opposed side walls extending therefrom and two angular support walls extending from the side... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6108985 | Slide mount for telescopic parts The invention relates to a slide mount for telescopic parts, more particularly for crane jibs, including a slipper arranged between the sliding surface areas of the telescopic parts, the slipper being configured so that it is held in place by a wedge effe... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6061992 | Composite steel/concrete column The composite steel/concrete column comprises a longitudinally extending H-shaped steel assembly having a pair parallel flange plates and a web plate interconnecting the flange plates and defining two opposite channel-shaped spaces. A plurality of spaced-... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6012256 | Moment-resistant structure, sustainer and method of resisting episodic loads The present invention relates to a moment-resistant structure, sustainer, and method of construction for deformably resisting episodic loads, particularly those of high intensity. The episodic loads may be due to earthquake, impact, or other intense episo... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5987845 | Post cover with tongue and groove joint The cover assembly is designed to surround exposed posts. The assembly includes a number of sections each with an inner surface, outer surface and two side edges, the side edges being angled relative to the inner surface and outer surface. The sections ar... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5946880 | Filament wound tubular column A one-piece unitary composite tubular support column. The tubular column includes relatively thin and strong sidewalls, capable of withstanding axial load distributions of at least 6,000 psi without failure of the composite. An embodiment includes a neck ... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5927036 | Floor joist system A floor joist system for building construction comprising interconnected steel girders and joists. The girders may be castellated I beams having a plurality of large openings and regularly spaced vertical slots through its web, which extend between opposi... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5881528 | Round column cladding system A system for covering or cladding poles and columns. A pair of vertically-oriented frame members are attached to a supporting bracket mechanism on the column or pole. Semi-circular panel members are positioned around the pole or column and secured at thei... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5852905 | Method for manufacturing a composite girder and so manufactured girder A method for manufacturing a composite girder including one or more vertical cores of steel plate, associated and cooperating with one or more horizontal slabs or flanges of concrete. At least one of the horizontal slabs or flanges is made from high-perfo... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5687538 | Floor joist with built-in truss-like stiffner Floor joist fabricated of metal including a formed structure enhancing areas along and about a main planar web surface.... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5671573 | Prestressed concrete joist A precast, prestressed concrete joist having web openings through which mechanical and electrical equipment may pass. In an exemplary embodiment, the joist comprises generally horizontal opposite top and bottom concrete members with a concrete web interpo... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5669197 | Sheet metal structural member A sheet metal structural member for use in the formation of a cast construction panel which member, in turn, comprises a sheet metal web defining a linear edge along one side, and a zig-zag edge along the other side, the zig-zag edge defining wider region... | 09/23/1997 |
