Robert Calvin Gregg
Engineers at Lakeview Ave, Yorba Linda, CA

6643986, Nov 11, 2003

Jun 12, 1997

08/873972

Alfred D. Commins - Danville CA
Robert C. Gregg - Yorba Linda CA

Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc. - Dublin CA

E04B 228

524831, 523092, 5280012, 5280018

The present invention relates to horizontal, vertical or angularly disposed diaphragms which resist structural forces. Specifically, the present invention relates to an improved mechanical connection between a structural panel and the framing members that support the structural panel forming a diaphragm. The connection includes: a structural panel having a distal side, a proximal side, and a plurality of edge faces; a frame consisting of a plurality of framing members disposed in registration with the proximal side of the structural panel near the edge faces; a plurality of perimeter fasteners connecting the structural panel to the framing members; and clips or perimeter edging members for reducing bending of the perimeter fasteners attached to a substantial number of the perimeter fasteners. The clips or perimeter edging members for reducing bending of the perimeter fasteners act when lateral forces are imposed on the building structure of which the diaphragm is a part.

6112495, Sep 5, 2000

Jun 13, 1997

8/874838

Robert C. Gregg - Yorba Linda CA
William F. Leek - Anaheim CA
Alfred D. Commins - Danville CA

Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc. - Pleasanton CA

E04B 138

52712

A connector having a concave seat member for connecting a first building structural member to a second building structural member in conjunction with fasteners and an anchor member to resist forces on buildings imposed by earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and other similar cataclysms. A connector constructed in accordance with the present invention consists of a concave seat member, formed with an opening for receiving an anchor member therethrough to attach the connector to a second building structural member such as a foundation, a first side member connected to the concave seat member, a second side member connected to the concave seat member, and a back member connected to the first and second side members. The back member attaches with fasteners to a first building structural member such as a stud in a framed shear wall. The back member can consist of two back plates each integrally connected to a side member.

2004006, Apr 15, 2004

Nov 10, 2003

10/705662

Alfred Commins - Danville CA, US
Robert Gregg - Yorba Linda CA, US

E02D027/00

052/293300

The present invention relates to horizontal, vertical or angularly disposed diaphragms which resist structural forces. Specifically, the present invention relates to an improved mechanical connection between a structural panel and the framing members that support the structural panel forming a diaphragm. The connection includes: a structural panel having a distal side, a proximal side, and a plurality of edge faces; a frame consisting of a plurality of framing members disposed in registration with the proximal side of the structural panel near the edge faces; a plurality of perimeter fasteners connecting the structural panel to the framing members; and clips or perimeter edging members for reducing bending of the perimeter fasteners attached to a substantial number of the perimeter fasteners. The clips or perimeter edging members for reducing bending of the perimeter fasteners act when lateral forces are imposed on the building structure of which the diaphragm is a part.

8479470, Jul 9, 2013

Aug 3, 2001

09/922581

Alfred D. Commins - Friday Harbor WA, US
Robert C. Gregg - Yorba Linda CA, US
William F. Leek - Anaheim CA, US
Karen W. Colonias - Danville CA, US
Arthur R. Linn - Byron CA, US

Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc. - Pleasanton CA

E04B 2/56, E04C 2/34, E04H 9/02

524811, 521671, 522933, 52295, 52698, 527901, 5280018

This invention relates to an improved wall for resisting lateral forces imposed on a building that incorporates the wall. Specifically, this invention relates to a wall in a light-frame building having within it a sub-component specifically designed to resist lateral forces imposed on the building such as those caused by an earthquake or by wind loading. The wall is formed with a bottom plate that rests on the underlying structural component of the building. A plurality of vertically-disposed studs connect to the bottom plate, and a top plate is supported by and connects to the vertically-disposed studs. A shear-resisting assembly connects to the top plate and the underlying structural component. The shear-resisting assembly has top and bottom struts and first and second chords and a planar shear resisting element connected thereto.

8397454, Mar 19, 2013

Nov 21, 1997

08/975940

Alfred D. Commins - Friday Harbor WA, US
Robert C. Gregg - Yorba Linda CA, US
William F. Leek - Anaheim CA, US
Karen W. Colonias - Danville CA, US
Arthur R. Linn - Byron CA, US

Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc. - Pleasanton CA

E02D 27/00

522933, 524811, 527901, 5280018, 52765

This invention relates to an improved wall for resisting lateral forces imposed on a building that incorporates the wall. Specifically, this invention relates to a wall in a light-frame building having within it a sub-component specifically designed to resist lateral forces imposed on the building such as those caused by an earthquake or by wind loading. The wall is formed with a bottom plate that rests on the underlying structural component of the building. A plurality of vertically-disposed studs connect to the bottom plate, and a top plate is supported by and connects to the vertically-disposed studs. A shear-resisting assembly connects to the top plate and the underlying structural component. The shear-resisting assembly has top and bottom struts and first and second chords and a planar shear resisting element connected thereto.

5979130, Nov 9, 1999

Oct 10, 1996

8/729056

Robert C. Gregg - Yorba Linda CA
William F. Leek - Anaheim CA
Alfred D. Commins - Danville CA

Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc. - Pleasanton CA

E04B 138

52295

A connector having a concave seat member for connecting a first building structural member to a second building structural member in conjunction with fasteners and an anchor member to resist forces on buildings imposed by earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and other similar cataclysmic forces. A connector constructed in accordance with the present invention consists of a concave seat member, formed with an opening for receiving an anchor member therethrough to attach the connector to a second building structural member such as a foundation, a first side member connected to the concave seat member, a second side member connected to the concave seat member, and a back member connected to the first and second side members. The back member attaches with fasteners to a first building structural member such as stud in a framed shear wall.