Paul D Richards

US Patent:

20220333369, Oct 20, 2022

Filed:

Apr 7, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/715429

Inventors:

- West Jordan UT, US
Paul Williams Richards - Orem UT, US

International Classification:

E04B 1/24

Abstract:

Embodiments are directed to structural fuses and connection systems including the same. An example structural fuse includes at least one plate. The structural fuse includes a plurality of cutouts formed in the plate. The cutouts are configured to cause at least one first yield region of the plate to yield when a first load is applied to the plate. Optionally, the plurality of cutouts are configured to cause at least one second yield region to yield when a second load is applied to the plate. At least a portion of the first yield region is distinct from at least a portion of the second yield region and the first load is different than the second load.

US Patent:

20220333397, Oct 20, 2022

Filed:

Apr 7, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/715418

Inventors:

- West Jordan UT, US
Paul Williams Richards - Orem UT, US

International Classification:

E04H 9/02
E04B 1/24

Abstract:

Embodiments are directed to base connections, structures including base connections, kits for forming the base connections and/or structures, and method of repairing yielded base connections. In an embodiment, a base connection includes a base plate including a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface. The top surface is configured to be adjacent to a terminal end of a column and the bottom surface adjacent to a foundation. The connection also includes one or more anchor rods attached to the base plate. The anchor rods are configured to secure the base plate to the foundation. The connection includes at least one structural fuse configured to be attached to the column and attached to the base plate. The fuse includes a plate with at least one cutout formed therein. The cutout is configured to form one or more yield regions that are configured to preferentially yield.

US Patent:

20220316202, Oct 6, 2022

Filed:

Aug 5, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/633677

Inventors:

- West Jordan UT, US
Paul William Richards - Orem UT, US

International Classification:

E04B 1/24
E04H 9/02

Abstract:

Column-to-beam connection systems are disclosed herein, along with moment-resisting frames including the same and methods of repairing the same. An example column-to-beam connection system includes a shear component. The shear component includes abase plate that is connected to a column flange. The shear component also includes at least one vertical web extending from the base plate. The vertical web is connected to with a beam flange. The vertical web also defines one or more openings therein.

US Patent:

20190249410, Aug 15, 2019

Filed:

Apr 25, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/394665

Inventors:

- West Jordan UT, US
Paul William Richards - Orem UT, US

International Classification:

E04B 1/24
E04B 1/98
E04G 23/02
E04H 9/02

Abstract:

Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to moment-resisting frames, kits for assembling such moment-resisting frames, and methods of repairing such moment-resisting frames. In an embodiment, a moment-resisting frame includes a beam connected to a column using a moment-resisting connection. The moment-resisting connection may include at least one exterior doubler plate (“EDP”) that is connected to the column and two or more connectors that are connected to both the beam and the EDP. In some embodiments, the moment-resisting frame may require less welding than conventional beam-to-column connections. Additionally or alternatively, such a moment-resisting frame may eliminate the need for components typically used in conventional beam-to-column connections (e.g., continuity plates).

US Patent:

20180347222, Dec 6, 2018

Filed:

Aug 10, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/101075

Inventors:

- West Jordan UT, US
Paul William Richards - Orem UT, US

International Classification:

E04H 9/02
E04B 1/24

Abstract:

Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a beam-to-column connection systems for a moment-resisting frame as well as moment-resisting frames that include such connection systems.

US Patent:

20180274223, Sep 27, 2018

Filed:

Dec 8, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/516834

Inventors:

- Provo UT, US
Paul Williams RICHARDS - Orem UT, US

International Classification:

E04B 1/24
E04H 9/02

Abstract:

Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a beam-to-column connection systems for a moment-resisting frame as well as moment-resisting frames that include such connection systems.

US Patent:

20170218616, Aug 3, 2017

Filed:

Aug 26, 2015

Appl. No.:

15/500991

Inventors:

- Provo UT, US
Paul William Richards - Orem UT, US

International Classification:

E04B 1/24
E04G 23/02
E04H 9/02
E04B 1/98

Abstract:

Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to moment-resisting frames, kits for assembling such moment-resisting frames, and methods of repairing such moment-resisting frames. In an embodiment, a moment-resisting frame includes a beam connected to a column using a moment-resisting connection. The moment-resisting connection may include at least one exterior doubler plate (“EDP”) that is connected to the column and two or more connectors that are connected to both the beam and the EDP. In some embodiments, the moment-resisting frame may require less welding than conventional beam-to-column connections. Additionally or alternatively, such a moment-resisting frame may eliminate the need for components typically used in conventional beam-to-column connections (e.g., continuity plates).

US Patent:

20150096244, Apr 9, 2015

Filed:

Oct 8, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/509822

Inventors:

- Provo UT, US
Paul William Richards - Orem UT, US

International Classification:

E04B 1/98
E04C 3/06
E04C 3/08
E04C 3/02
E04C 3/04

US Classification:

521671, 52837, 52843

Abstract:

Embodiments disclosed herein relate to structural, seismic beams and columns as well as to structures including such beams and columns. The seismic beams and columns may be sized, shaped, or otherwise configured to produce approximately even or uniform load distribution (e.g., during a seismic event and/or wind loading event).