Harry D Collins

US Patent:

6658809, Dec 9, 2003

Filed:

May 29, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/865531

Inventors:

Harry J. Collins - Columbia SC

Assignee:

Consolidated Systems, Inc. - Columbia SC

International Classification:

E04C 329

US Classification:

52639, 52 901, 527376, 527317, 5274506

Abstract:

A truss system wherein the structural components and fixtures are formed from light gauge metal. The trusses are fabricated from roll formed truss chord members and truss web members. The truss chord members are roll formed to have a generally U-shaped cross-section with a base and two substantially parallel legs with recessed web attachment faces and outwardly extending stiffening flanges to improve structural capacity thus improving the strength-to-weight ratio of the chord member and minimizing costs. The truss web members are formed by nesting two roll formed C-shaped members to form a web member which is box-shaped in cross section. The web members provide the structural advantages of a box-shaped member and the ease and flexibility of a roll formed member. The truss system and method provides improved means and methods for positioning and attaching the web members to the chord members as well as improved truss clips for resistance to uplifting forces and improved truss jack clips for forming hip connections.

US Patent:

7093401, Aug 22, 2006

Filed:

Oct 20, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/687832

Inventors:

Harry J. Collins - Columbia SC, US

Assignee:

Renaissance Steel, LLC - Tampa FL

International Classification:

E04C 3/30

US Classification:

527317, 527295, 52673, 52715, 428596

Abstract:

A truss system wherein the structural components and fixtures are formed from light gauge metal. The trusses are fabricated from roll formed truss chord members and truss web members. The truss chord members are roll formed to have a generally U-shaped cross-section with a base and two substantially parallel legs with recessed web attachment faces and outwardly extending stiffening flanges to improve structural capacity thus improving the strength-to-weight ratio of the chord member and minimizing costs. The truss web members are formed by nesting two roll formed C-shaped members to form a web member which is box-shaped in cross section. The web members provide the structural advantages of a box-shaped member and the ease and flexibility of a roll formed member. The truss system and method provides improved means and methods for positioning and attaching the web members to the chord members as well as improved truss clips for resistance to uplifting forces and improved truss jack clips for forming hip connections.

US Patent:

7555800, Jul 7, 2009

Filed:

Jan 17, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/333839

Inventors:

Harry Collins - Columbia SC, US

Assignee:

Consolidated Systems, Inc. - Columbia SC

International Classification:

E01D 19/12
E01D 101/26

US Classification:

14 73, 404 70, 404 75

Abstract:

A composite a deck system having a deck component and a concrete component. The deck component of the present invention includes deck sections, each having a longitudinally-extending rib with spaced apart sidewalls connected to a top wall. At the opposing ends of the sidewalls can be included side edges or webs having upturned flanges with an opening or openings along the flanges that are dimensioned to facilitate composite action between the deck sections and the concrete. The system includes a first deck section, as described, adjacent to a second deck section, wherein the side edges of the first and second deck sections are in juxtaposed relation. These deck sections can be combined with concrete to form a composite deck.

US Patent:

7743446, Jun 29, 2010

Filed:

Apr 6, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/418801

Inventors:

Harry Collins - Columbia SC, US

Assignee:

Consolidated Systems, Inc. - Columbia SC

International Classification:

E01D 19/12
E01D 101/00

US Classification:

14 73, 14 70, 14 75

Abstract:

A composite a deck system having a deck component and a concrete component. The deck component of the present invention includes deck sections, each having a longitudinally-extending rib with spaced apart sidewalls connected to a top wall. At the opposing ends of the sidewalls can be included side edges or webs having upturned flanges with an opening or openings along the flanges that are dimensioned to facilitate composite action between the deck sections and the concrete. The system includes a first deck section, as described, adjacent to a second deck section, wherein the side edges of the first and second deck sections are in juxtaposed relation. These deck sections can be combined with concrete to form a composite deck.

US Patent:

20040118073, Jun 24, 2004

Filed:

Oct 20, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/687833

Inventors:

Harry Collins - Columbia SC, US

International Classification:

E04C003/02
E04C003/30
E04H012/00

US Classification:

052/690000, 052/691000, 052/692000, 052/696000

Abstract:

A truss system wherein the structural components and fixtures are formed from light gauge metal. The trusses are fabricated from roll formed truss chord members and truss web members. The truss chord members are roll formed to have a generally U-shaped cross-section with a base and two substantially parallel legs with recessed web attachment faces and outwardly extending stiffening flanges to improve structural capacity thus improving the strength-to-weight ratio of the chord member and minimizing costs. The truss web members are formed by nesting two roll formed C-shaped members to form a web member which is box-shaped in cross section. The web members provide the structural advantages of a box-shaped member and the ease and flexibility of a roll formed member. The truss system and method provides improved means and methods for positioning and attaching the web members to the chord members as well as improved truss clips for resistance to uplifting forces and improved truss jack clips for forming hip connections.

US Patent:

20080053033, Mar 6, 2008

Filed:

Aug 30, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/512132

Inventors:

Harry J. Collins - Columbia SC, US

International Classification:

E04C 3/02

US Classification:

52693

Abstract:

A light gage shear panels used in multistory building construction where it is desirable to have the load bearing walls of successive floors stacked directly on top of each other and structurally connected thereto. Methods of on-site building construction using prefabricated shear panels are disclosed.