Tim D Michel

US Patent:

20100126081, May 27, 2010

Filed:

Nov 21, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/276100

Inventors:

Tim Michel - Lindstrom MN, US
Eric Goodman - Newport MN, US

International Classification:

E04F 10/00

US Classification:

52 74, 52702, 5274505

Abstract:

A trellis system is disclosed wherein the trellis comprises a front tube, a back tube, and two end tubes joined together, a plurality of roof panels, each panel having a perimeter, wherein the perimeter of the panel is coupled to at least a back tube surface and a front tube surface; a plurality of cross member assemblies wherein the cross member assemblies assist in creating tension between the front tube and the back tube, and a plurality of fasteners coupling the front tube to the end tubes, the back tube to the end tubes, and the roof panels to at least the front tube and the back tube, wherein the fasteners are not visible when the trellis system is installed. The trellis system also includes accent bands. A plurality of turnbuckles allows for easy leveling of the trellis.

US Patent:

20110302871, Dec 15, 2011

Filed:

May 31, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/149267

Inventors:

Tim Michel - Lindstrom MN, US
Eric Goodman - Newport MN, US

International Classification:

E04F 10/08
E04C 3/00
E04C 2/42

US Classification:

526532, 52660, 5274506

Abstract:

A trellis system is disclosed wherein the trellis comprises a front tube, a back tube, and two end tubes joined together, a plurality of roof panels, each panel having a perimeter, wherein the perimeter of the panel is coupled to at least a back tube surface and a front tube surface a plurality of cross member assemblies wherein the cross member assemblies assist in creating tension between the front tube and the back tube, and a plurality of fasteners coupling the front tube to the end tubes, the back tube to the end tubes, and the roof panels to at least the front tube and the back tube, wherein the fasteners are not visible when the trellis system is installed. The trellis system also includes accent bands. A plurality of turnbuckles allows for easy leveling of the trellis.