Gregory Allen Kulpa
Engineers in Tustin, CA
License number
Utah 275464-2202
Issued Date
Jun 24, 1994
Expiration Date
May 31, 1996
Category
Engineer/Land Surveyor
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Tustin, CA
Personal information
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Address
Phone
18092 Bigelow Park, Tustin, CA 92780
18092 Bigelow Park, Tustin, CA 92780
29055 Fig Way, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Professional information
Projectile-Resistant Wall Structure With Internal Bag
US Patent:
8161710, Apr 24, 2012
Filed:
Dec 22, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/644518
Inventors:
A. Carleton Elliott - Newport Beach CA, US
Allan J. Swartz - Gardnerville NV, US
Gregory Kulpa - Tustin CA, US
Allan J. Swartz - Gardnerville NV, US
Gregory Kulpa - Tustin CA, US
Assignee:
Specialty Hardware L.P. - Newport Beach CA
International Classification:
E04B 1/00, E04G 21/00, E04G 23/00
US Classification:
5274505, 52202, 89 3601, 109 495
Abstract:
A wall structure and a method for constructing the wall of a building provide protection for inhabitants of the building against ballistic projectiles impacting the wall. The wall structure includes an outer panel and an inner panel. The inner panel is a composite structure that includes a metal sheet having a first face attached to a wallboard panel. Preferably, a sheet of self-healing material is attached to a second face of the metal sheet. A cavity formed between the outer and inner panels is filled with sand or another granular material. A flexible sheet suspended in the cavity provides additional protection. Preferably, a sheet of woven para-aramid fiber such as Kevlar® brand fiber is loosely attached to the flexible sheet to provide further protection.
Energy Absorbing Blast Wall For Building Structure
US Patent:
8079188, Dec 20, 2011
Filed:
Dec 16, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/336524
Inventors:
Allan J. Swartz - Gardnerville NV, US
Gregory Kulpa - Tustin CA, US
A. Carleton Elliott - Newport Beach CA, US
Gregory Kulpa - Tustin CA, US
A. Carleton Elliott - Newport Beach CA, US
Assignee:
Specialty Hardware L.P. - Newport Beach CA
International Classification:
E04B 1/00
US Classification:
52281, 52479, 524811, 526531, 52710, 521671
Abstract:
A wall system protects a building structure from pressure caused by explosive blasts. The wall system includes vertical studs. Outer blast wall panels and inner blast wall panels are secured to the opposing sides of the vertical studs. An upper mounting system is attached to the building structure. An upper mounting system includes a fixed track, a movable mounting track, and an energy absorbing system that flexibly couples the movable mounting track to the fixed track. The upper ends of the vertical studs are attached to movable mounting track. A lower mounting system includes a mounting track that aligns the lower ends of the vertical studs. A respective attachment clip is attached to a lower portion of vertical stud. Each attachment clip is attached to the building structure with an energy absorption pad that resists vertical and lateral movement of lower end of the respective vertical stud.
Method Of Framing A Building Shear Wall Structure Compatible With Conventional Interior Or Exterior Finishing Materials And Subsurface Panel For Use Therewith
US Patent:
8056301, Nov 15, 2011
Filed:
Dec 23, 2004
Appl. No.:
11/021272
Inventors:
Gregory A. Kulpa - Tustin CA, US
Allan J. Swartz - Gardnerville NV, US
Allan J. Swartz - Gardnerville NV, US
Assignee:
Specialty Hardware L.P. - Newport Beach CA
International Classification:
E04B 1/00
US Classification:
5274509, 5274141, 52265, 52269, 52344
Abstract:
A shear wall structure is formed on a building wall or section thereof designed to accommodate anticipated wind or seismic shear loads by initially securing one or more subsurface shear panels on the interior or exterior sides of the wood or steel framing studs. Each shear panel consists of a thin steel sheet (0. 015″ to 0. 060″ thick) laminated to a thin rigid sheet material such as medium density fiberboard ( 1/16″ to ¼″ thick). Subsequently, the shear panels are covered with a conventional interior (e. g. , drywall panels) or exterior (e. g. , plaster) finishing materials.
Energy Absorbing Blast Wall For Building Structure
US Patent:
2012011, May 17, 2012
Filed:
Dec 20, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/332023
Inventors:
ALLAN J. SWARTZ - GARDNERVILLE NV, US
GREGORY KULPA - TUSTIN CA, US
A. CARLETON ELLIOTT - NEWPORT BEACH CA, US
GREGORY KULPA - TUSTIN CA, US
A. CARLETON ELLIOTT - NEWPORT BEACH CA, US
Assignee:
SPECIALTY HARDWARE L.P. - NEWPORT BEACH CA
International Classification:
E04H 9/04, F41H 5/24
US Classification:
89 3602, 89 3604, 89920
Abstract:
A wall system protects a building structure from pressure caused by explosive blasts. The wall system includes vertical studs. Outer blast wall panels and inner blast wall panels are secured to the opposing sides of the vertical studs. An upper mounting system is attached to the building structure. An upper mounting system includes a fixed track, a movable mounting track, and an energy absorbing system that flexibly couples the movable mounting track to the fixed track. The upper ends of the vertical studs are attached to movable mounting track. A lower mounting system includes a mounting track that aligns the lower ends of the vertical studs. The wall is filled with an energy absorbing material. The lower ends of the vertical studs are connected to a lower track.
Energy Absorbing Blast Wall For Building Structure
US Patent:
2011022, Sep 22, 2011
Filed:
May 23, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/113911
Inventors:
ALLAN J. SWARTZ - GARDNERVILLE NV, US
GREGORY KULPA - TUSTIN CA, US
A. CARLETON ELLIOTT - NEWPORT BEACH CA, US
GREGORY KULPA - TUSTIN CA, US
A. CARLETON ELLIOTT - NEWPORT BEACH CA, US
Assignee:
SPECIALTY HARDWARE L.P. - NEWPORT BEACH CA
International Classification:
E04H 9/04, E04B 2/56
US Classification:
523094, 52479
Abstract:
A wall system protects a building structure from pressure caused by explosive blasts. The wall system includes vertical studs. Outer blast wall panels and inner blast wall panels are secured to the opposing sides of the vertical studs. An upper mounting system is attached to the building structure. An upper mounting system includes a fixed track, a movable mounting track, and an energy absorbing system that flexibly couples the movable mounting track to the fixed track. The upper ends of the vertical studs are attached to movable mounting track. A lower mounting system includes a mounting track that aligns the lower ends of the vertical studs. The wall are filled with an energy absorbing material. The lower ends of the vertical studs are connected to a lower track.
Compression Post For Structural Shear Wall
US Patent:
2005008, Apr 28, 2005
Filed:
Feb 6, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/773757
Inventors:
A. Elliot - Newport Beach CA, US
Allan Swartz - Gardnerville NV, US
Gregory Kulpa - Tustin CA, US
Allan Swartz - Gardnerville NV, US
Gregory Kulpa - Tustin CA, US
International Classification:
E04C003/02
US Classification:
052633000
Abstract:
A compression post for a shear wall includes a plate mounted to the bottom of an end post of a shear wall. The plate is sized to conform to the lower end of each end post. An extended portion (e.g., a cylinder) is positioned perpendicularly to the plate. The extended portion has a cross section sized to fit through a hole in a mudsill of the shear wall and has a length selected to conform with a thickness of the mudsill. When the shear wall is mounted on a structural support (e.g., a footing or foundation), forces applied to the end post pass through the plate and the extended portion to the structural support. The extended portion may be secured to the plate (e.g., by spot welding, press fitting, bolting, or threaded engagement) or the two portions may be independent. The two portions may also be a cast unitary body.
Compression Post For Structural Shear Wall
US Patent:
8042313, Oct 25, 2011
Filed:
Sep 23, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/889165
Inventors:
A. Carleton Elliott - Newport Beach CA, US
Allan J. Swartz - Gardnerville NV, US
Gregory Kulpa - Tustin CA, US
Allan J. Swartz - Gardnerville NV, US
Gregory Kulpa - Tustin CA, US
Assignee:
Specialty Hardware L.P. - Newport Beach CA
International Classification:
E04B 1/00
US Classification:
5274113, 522933, 52295, 52296, 52298, 521255
Abstract:
A compression post for a shear wall includes a plate mounted to the bottom of an end post of a shear wall. The plate is sized to conform to the lower end of each end post. An extended portion (e. g. , a cylinder) is positioned perpendicularly to the plate. The extended portion has a cross section sized to fit through a hole in a mudsill of the shear wall and has a length selected to conform with a thickness of the mudsill. When the shear wall is mounted on a structural support (e. g. , a footing or foundation), forces applied to the end post pass through the plate and the extended portion to the structural support. The extended portion may be secured to the plate (e. g. , by spot welding, press fitting, bolting, or threaded engagement) or the two portions may be independent. The two portions may also be a cast unitary body.
Compression Post For Structural Shear Wall
US Patent:
7810290, Oct 12, 2010
Filed:
Apr 18, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/762361
Inventors:
A. Carleton Elliott - Newport Beach CA, US
Allan J. Swartz - Gardnerville NV, US
Gregory Kulpa - Tustin CA, US
Allan J. Swartz - Gardnerville NV, US
Gregory Kulpa - Tustin CA, US
Assignee:
Specialty Hardware L.P. - Newport Beach CA
International Classification:
E02D 27/00, E04B 1/38
US Classification:
522933, 52704, 524811, 52298, 52266, 521255
Abstract:
A compression post for a shear wall includes a plate mounted to the bottom of an end post of a shear wall. The plate is sized to conform to the lower end of each end post. An extended portion (e. g. , a cylinder) is positioned perpendicularly to the plate. The extended portion has a cross section sized to fit through a hole in a mudsill of the shear wall and has a length selected to conform with a thickness of the mudsill. When the shear wall is mounted on a structural support (e. g. , a footing or foundation), forces applied to the end post pass through the plate and the extended portion to the structural support. The extended portion may be secured to the plate (e. g. , by spot welding, press fitting, bolting, or threaded engagement) or the two portions may be independent. The two portions may also be a cast unitary body.
Curtain Wall Clip
US Patent:
5467566, Nov 21, 1995
Filed:
Aug 31, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/299320
Inventors:
Allan J. Swartz - Orange CA
Gregory A. Kulpa - Tustin CA
Gregory A. Kulpa - Tustin CA
Assignee:
Swartz & Kulpa, Structural Design and Engineering - Tustin CA
International Classification:
E04B 500
US Classification:
52235
Abstract:
A curtain wall clip for coupling a curtain wall framing structure to the floor structure or load bearing structure of a building is disclosed. The curtain wall clip includes a flat plate portion with two closely spaced oppositely depending ears, each ear having an elongated slot therein. The plate portion of the curtain wall clip is attached to the floor structure. Spacers are inserted into the slots, and the ears and spacers are attached to the curtain wall frame structure by screws. The spacers and screws hold the curtain wall clip is sliding engagement with the frame.
Wallboard Structure
US Patent:
5768841, Jun 23, 1998
Filed:
Jul 26, 1996
Appl. No.:
8/687834
Inventors:
Allan J. Swartz - Orange CA
Gregory Kulpa - Tustin CA
Gregory Kulpa - Tustin CA
Assignee:
Swartz & Kulpa, Structural Design and Engineering - Tustin CA
International Classification:
F04B 174
US Classification:
52281
Abstract:
A wallboard structure is disclosed having a metal sheet attached by means of an adhesive to a wallboard panel, such as a gypsum panel. The wallboard structure is attached to the framing studs of a building with the metal sheet adjacent the studs. The metal sheet resists in-plane or shear loads imposed of the framing structure of the building due to exterior environmental conditions, and thereby helps keep the wallboard panel from cracking.