Michael W Hayden

US Patent:

7624540, Dec 1, 2009

Filed:

May 10, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/842703

Inventors:

Michael R. Hayden - Edina MN, US
Danny D. Scott - Princeton MN, US

Assignee:

Staging Concepts, Inc. - Brooklyn Center MN

International Classification:

E04H 3/12

US Classification:

52 6, 52 7, 52263, 522824, 526569

Abstract:

A portable platform-support provides an external platform corner for supporting a platform surface structure. The external platform corner employs a rigid corner-support apparatus that is connectable to other components. The rigid corner-support apparatus includes a non-integrating outer-facing portion with opposing outer edges and an inner portion. A channel member has an elongated shape and an upper surface adapted to provide support to the platform surface structure, and a reinforcement member is securely coupled to and extending from the inner portion with the reinforcement member being adapted to securely support the channel member.

US Patent:

7895792, Mar 1, 2011

Filed:

Jul 29, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/511799

Inventors:

Michael R. Hayden - Edina MN, US
Danny D. Scott - Princeton MN, US

Assignee:

Staging Concepts, Inc. - Brooklyn Park MN

International Classification:

E04H 3/24

US Classification:

52 6, 52 7, 521271, 52263, 526569, 108192

Abstract:

A portable platform-support system provides an external platform comer for supporting a platform surface structure; the system having a rigid comer-support apparatus having a non-integrating outer-facing portion with opposing outer edges, an inner portion, and a recessed pocket; a channel member having an elongated shape, a slot aligning with the recessed pocket, and an upper surface to provide support to the platform surface structure; and a reinforcement member securely coupled to and extending from the inner portion with the reinforcement member to securely support the channel member.

US Patent:

7971395, Jul 5, 2011

Filed:

Jan 12, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/331326

Inventors:

Todd S Vigil - Waconia MN, US
Steven J. Zechmeister - Brooklyn Park MN, US
Michael R. Hayden - Edina MN, US

Assignee:

Staging Concepts, Inc. - Brooklyn Park MN

International Classification:

E04H 3/12

US Classification:

52 9, 52 6

Abstract:

A multipurpose adjustable panel system having support beams continuously adjustable between zero pitch and a pitch exceeding zero, wherein support beam pitch is influenced by vertical adjustment of support post assemblies and by horizontal spacing of support post assemblies. Multiple mounting fixtures are incorporated to accommodate beam pitch adjustment including pivotable beam support fixtures adjustably and positionably secured along the bottoms of the beams and pivotable panel support node fixtures adjustably and positionably secured along the tops of the beams, the pivotable beam support fixtures and the pivotable panel support node fixtures enabling ready adjustment of the pitch of the beams.

US Patent:

59356758, Aug 10, 1999

Filed:

Oct 20, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/954573

Inventors:

Michael R. Hayden - Edina MN
Glynn Neumann - Burnsville MN

Assignee:

Staging Concepts, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

B32B 106

US Classification:

428 71

Abstract:

Stage system having lightweight and interchangeable support framework members and components at various levels which support lightweight high strength platform panels of composite construction having a composite wood and high density foam core surrounded by a bottom pan and a top pan. The bottom pan and top pan engage each other as a closed container to completely surround and enclose the composite wood and high density foam core.

US Patent:

59383640, Aug 17, 1999

Filed:

Oct 14, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/949828

Inventors:

Michael R. Hayden - Edina MN

Assignee:

Staging Concepts, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

F16B 700

US Classification:

403171

Abstract:

One-piece staging support for use in staging which can be horizontally collapsed. Cylindrical pivot supports are supported at a common level about a centrally located cylindrical body for the support of pivoted stage support members.

US Patent:

53199065, Jun 14, 1994

Filed:

May 6, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/879774

Inventors:

Michael Hayden - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

E04H 328

US Classification:

521276

Abstract:

A stage platform assembly including a corner extrusion member for engagement in a box channel member, and a corner securing member for engagement about tongues of the corner extrusion member at the four corners of sections of the box channel member. A stage platform, such as plywood, secures in a protected fashion to the box channel member. Posts or other elevational members can engage in the corner extrusion member for securing sections of the stage platform together. Locks can also be utilized to secure the stage platform assemblies together.