James P Herrmann

US Patent:

7685788, Mar 30, 2010

Filed:

Nov 12, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/988032

Inventors:

Michael Torres - Raleigh NC, US
Robert W. Herrmann - Raleigh NC, US
James E. Herrmann - Raleigh NC, US
Aaron M. Herrmann - Raleigh NC, US
Edward R. diGirolamo - Raleigh NC, US

Assignee:

The Steel Network, Inc. - Raleigh NC

International Classification:

E04C 3/18

US Classification:

525731, 52291, 52657, 5222314, 254243

Abstract:

A wall strap tensioner for tensioning a wall strap of a metal wall. The wall strap tensioner includes first and second links pivotally connected together. A fastener is secured to each of the first and second links for engaging and fastening to the wall strap. Disposed about the opposite end of the tensioner is a flexible cable adapted to be secured to a portion of the metal wall. A connector connects to the flexible cable and a handle is pivotally connected to the connector and movable between first and second positions. Once the handle assumes the second position, the metal strap is tensioned and can be fastened to an appropriate area of the metal wall.

US Patent:

7743479, Jun 29, 2010

Filed:

Sep 25, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/237932

Inventors:

Michael Torres - Raleigh NC, US
Robert W. Herrmann - Raleigh NC, US
James E. Herrmann - Raleigh NC, US
Aaron M. Herrmann - Raleigh NC, US
Edward R. diGirolamo - Raleigh NC, US

Assignee:

The Steel Network, Inc. - Durham NC

International Classification:

B23P 11/02

US Classification:

29446

Abstract:

A wall strap tensioner for tensioning a wall strap of a metal wall. The wall strap tensioner includes first and second links pivotally connected together. A fastener is secured to each of the first and second links for engaging and fastening to the wall strap. Disposed about the opposite end of the tensioner is a flexible cable adapted to be secured to a portion of the metal wall. A connector connects to the flexible cable and a handle is pivotally connected to the connector and movable between first and second positions. A connecting link extends between the first and second links and the handle, the connecting link including third and fourth links that are movable with respect to each other and which are movable between retracted and extended positions. A spring extends around the third and fourth links and biases the third and fourth links towards an extended position.

US Patent:

7788878, Sep 7, 2010

Filed:

Apr 3, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/062017

Inventors:

Edward R. diGirolamo - Raleigh NC, US
James E. Herrmann - Raleigh NC, US
Nabil Abdel-Rahman - Raleigh NC, US
John Parks Newby - Raleigh NC, US

Assignee:

The Steel Network, Inc. - Raleigh NC

International Classification:

E04B 1/24
E04B 1/08
E04B 2/06

US Classification:

5274519, 52657, 526561, 52146, 52693, 52695, 298973

Abstract:

A boot assembly for securing a bracing strap to a wall in a light steel frame building. The boot assembly includes an elongated channel-shaped strap connector and a stud connector. The stud connector is adapted such that a stud may be connected thereto. The strap connector includes a seat for receiving a base of the stud connector and a pair of stops. One or more stops is disposed on each of two end portions of the strap connector. Each stop includes a stop surface to abut a portion of the base and to prevent or limit fore-and-aft movement of the base relative to the strap connector. The strap connector is adapted to be secured with the stud connector and a track, included in the wall, to an underlying support. The strap connector includes a flange adapted such that an end portion of a bracing strap can be connected thereto.

US Patent:

8366083, Feb 5, 2013

Filed:

Oct 20, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/582186

Inventors:

James E. Herrmann - Raleigh NC, US
Michael A. Shultz - Apex NC, US
John C. Herrmann - Raleigh NC, US

Assignee:

The Steel Netork, Inc. - Durham NC

International Classification:

B25B 1/00
E04C 3/02

US Classification:

269 6, 52693

Abstract:

A tensioning device is provided for tensioning the metal strap of a metal wall structure. The tensioning device includes an elongated bar having a handle and a pair of jaws where one jaw is secured to the elongated bar and another jaw projects from the handle. The jaws are operatively connected between the metal strap and the wall structure. In particular, one jaw is operatively connected or anchored to the wall structure and the other jaw is connected to the metal strap. The handle includes a trigger mechanism for moving the jaws with respect to each other. By actuating the trigger mechanism and closing the jaws, the metal strap is tensioned. After the metal strap is tensioned, it is securely fastened to the wall structure.

US Patent:

20120266545, Oct 25, 2012

Filed:

Jul 6, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/542854

Inventors:

Edward R. diGirolamo - Raleigh NC, US
John C. Herrmann - Raleigh NC, US
James E. Herrmann - Raleigh NC, US
Michael A. Shultz - Apex NC, US

Assignee:

THE STEEL NETWORK, INC. - Durham NC

International Classification:

E04B 1/38
E04B 1/19

US Classification:

52 98, 526551

Abstract:

A building assembly utilized in connecting building members together while permitting limited relative movement between the members. The assembly includes a structure such as a track or plate that includes one or more longitudinal slots. Integrally formed in the longitudinal slot is a breakaway washer that receives a fastener that extends into an adjacent structure. When a certain force is applied to the breakaway washer, the breakaway washer breaks away from the slot and this permits the slot to move about the breakaway washer and fastener which results in there being relative movement between two connected structures.

US Patent:

55314287, Jul 2, 1996

Filed:

Dec 19, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/358809

Inventors:

Andrew E. Dembicks - Boca Raton FL
James E. Herrmann - Raleigh NC

International Classification:

B25B 102

US Classification:

269172

Abstract:

The invention discloses an adjustable closure force control device for a screw-type vise and a method for selectively controlling the closure force of the vise. The control device uses a nut barrel for threadingly receiving a screw of a screw-type vise with a movable vise jaw being operatively connected to the screw so that advancement of the screw through the nut barrel results in vise jaw closure about an article to be held. The closure force control selectively controls the advancement of the screw through the nut barrel in response to the resistance to movement encountered by the movable vise jaw. In a preferred form of the invention, a compressible detent plunger cooperates with a series of apertures spaced about the nut barrel periphery. This allows the nut barrel to rotate with the screw, ending screw advancement and jaw closure despite continued screw rotation, when the predetermined resistance to jaw movement is encountered. The closure force control can be selectively overridden allowing the vise to perform in a direct operating mode, similar to that of conventional vises.

US Patent:

20170044787, Feb 16, 2017

Filed:

Aug 12, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/235628

Inventors:

- Durham NC, US
James E. Herrmann - Raleigh NC, US

International Classification:

E04H 9/02
E04B 1/98
E04B 1/41

Abstract:

The present subject matter relates to systems, assemblies, and methods for connecting vertical steel wall studs to a building structure. In particular, a connecting member for use in building assembly can include a substantially rigid plate having one or more elongated slots formed therein and a bushing coupled to the plate at an initial position within each of the one or more slots but movable relative to the plate within a respective one of the one or more slots upon application of a force exceeding a predetermined threshold value.