Arthur Terry Troutner

US Patent:

46151540, Oct 7, 1986

Filed:

Jun 28, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/750098

Inventors:

Arthur L. Troutner - Boise ID

Assignee:

Trus Joist Corporation - Boise ID

International Classification:

E04H 1200

US Classification:

52 40

Abstract:

A lightweight electrical utility line transmission tower is disclosed, which is designed to be easily transported by helicopter or truck. The tower uses a single, hollow support column which is positioned in a foundation hole. The column is directly embedded in the ground, and requires no special auxiliary concrete foundation. Two tapered tower arms are secured to the column in a V-shaped configuration by an improved connection and reinforcing apparatus. Attached to the tower arms is an elongate crossarm to which transmission lines are secured.

US Patent:

39635520, Jun 15, 1976

Filed:

May 8, 1974

Appl. No.:

5/467944

Inventors:

Arthur L. Troutner - Boise ID
John R. Russell - Boise ID
Alan W. Johnson - Boise ID
Clifford R. Johnson - Boise ID

Assignee:

Trus Joist Corporation - Boise ID

International Classification:

B65H 2966

US Classification:

156299

Abstract:

Sheets of material, wood veneers in particular, are assembled into a continuous, linear, composite stack by arranging a first stack of sheets above a lineal conveyer with the sheets progressively lapped by predetermined increments in the direction of movement of the conveyer. The bottom-most sheet is deposited on the conveyer. The conveyer is advanced a predetermined linear travel increment while placing the first sheet of a second stack on the introduced with its leading end overlapping the trailing end of the sheet from the first stack already there. The stepwise advancement of the conveyer is continued while alternately depositing and lapping additional sheets. When the first stack has been completely deposited, the second stack is elevated above the conveyer and a third stack interleaved with the second stack in the same progression. This sequence is continued indefinitely, producing a continuous, linear, composite stack of sheet materials. Where the stack comprises glue-coated sheets of wood veneer, it may be inroduced into a continuous press for the production of a glued, laminar wood product.

US Patent:

47457180, May 24, 1988

Filed:

May 30, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/868952

Inventors:

Kevin B. O'Sullivan - Boise ID
Arthur L. Troutner - Boise ID

Assignee:

Trus Joist Corporation - Boise ID

International Classification:

E04B 512
E04C 314

US Classification:

52223R

Abstract:

The invention comprises an improved structural support member, and method for making the same, having bonded wood beam members which are prestressed during the bonding process. The prestressing is such that significant stresses are induced in an outer surface in at least one of the beam members and at least partially retained by the cured bond. The stresses are such that a significant compression prestress is induced at the bottom surface of the structural support whereby it is capable of carrying a much greater load represented by the compression prestress at the bottom surface.

US Patent:

47769190, Oct 11, 1988

Filed:

Jan 24, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/822130

Inventors:

Arthur L. Troutner - Boise ID
Don C. Stockett - Kuna ID

Assignee:

Trus Joist Corporation - Boise ID

International Classification:

B30B 1530
B30B 1534
B32B 3112
B32B 3120

US Classification:

156499

Abstract:

Laminated lumber press apparatus is described including a plurality of press sections each having a lower press platen and an upper press platen of adjustable height which are spaced apart for receiving lumber members therebetween and pressing such lumber members together during gluing to produce laminated lumber of different thicknesses. Side clamp devices are employed for clamping the opposite side edges of lumber members and holding them in a raised position above the lower platen so they can be glued to another lumber member supported on such platen. The side clamp includes a pair of jaw members which are moved laterally on carriages into engagement with the sides of a lumber member, such carriages being coupled together by rack and pinion gearing. Before being conveyed into the press sections, the lumber members are heated on one side and fed into a board turner apparatus so that the heated lower side of such board member is inverted into an upper position where glue can be applied thereto. After they are conveyed into the press sections the lower press members then move the glue coated lumber members upward into contact with the previous lumber members held by the side clamps and are maintained in the raised position until the lumber members are glued together to form a laminated lumber member.

US Patent:

48939617, Jan 16, 1990

Filed:

Jun 5, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/361591

Inventors:

Kevin B. O'Sullivan - Boise ID
Arthur L. Troutner - Boise ID

Assignee:

Trus Joist Corporation - Boise ID

International Classification:

F16L 300
E04C 700

US Classification:

4032321

Abstract:

A glued-block hanger is intended to support a wooden I-beam joist on a support. A block is secured to the web of the I-beam joist at an end thereof intermediate the top and bottom chords. A bore is formed in the block and end, and extend therethrough at a predetermined position. The hanger includes a top tab and an end plate, wherein the end plate extends the height of the hanger. The top tab is constructed to extend over the top of a support. A pair of opposed flanges extend outward from the end plate and are spaced apart to snugly receive the web of the joist, with the block secured thereto, therein. Each of the flanges includes an opening therein. When the opening is aligned with the bore, the top tab of the hanger is in alignment with the top chord of the joist. A connector extends through the bore and the openings to fasten the joist to the hanger.

US Patent:

54219515, Jun 6, 1995

Filed:

Oct 16, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/777781

Inventors:

Arthur L. Troutner - Boise ID
Kevin B. O'Sullivan - Boise ID
Dean G. Pritchard - Boise ID

Assignee:

Trus Joist MacMillan - Boise ID

International Classification:

B32B 3500
B30B 500
B30B 1500

US Classification:

156580

Abstract:

A continuous press for pressing glued press charges is provided. The press includes first and second generally parallel press platens, a driver for driving the press platens through a working stretch at a predetermined rate of travel, and a system for maintaining a predetermined spacing between the press platens to compress and unify the press charges disposed between the first and second press platens. The system is designed to travel through the working stretch of the press, with the press platens, at the predetermined rate of travel.

US Patent:

48245100, Apr 25, 1989

Filed:

Nov 27, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/125701

Inventors:

Arthur L. Troutner - Boise ID
Thomas M. Atwood - Kuna ID

Assignee:

Trus Joist Corporation - Boise ID

International Classification:

B25B 120

US Classification:

156288

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for assembling elongate box units are disclosed. The apparatus includes plural, elongate clamping elements which are constructed to define a corner configuration for adjacent side pieces of a box unit. Plural, elongate tensioning rods typically extend through the clamping elements in an array with the rods extending perpendicular to the elongate length of the box unit. The method of the invention teaches the use of the apparatus for forming the elongate box units.

US Patent:

40142019, Mar 29, 1977

Filed:

Apr 9, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/675494

Inventors:

Arthur L. Troutner - Boise ID
Clifford R. Johnson - Boise ID
Stanley J. Willmorth - Eagle ID

Assignee:

Trus Joist Corporation - Boise ID

International Classification:

B21D 2800

US Classification:

72332

Abstract:

Method for forming a symmetrically bifurcated terminal portion on an existing truss web component having a tubular medial portion and flattened web ends comprises shearing one of the web ends for removing tubing skin from its longitudinal margins, forming two unsupported side walls, and then flattening the side walls. The flattened side walls are wedged apart, separating them relative to one another and forming the symmetrically bifurcated terminal portion. The opposed web end is flattened, forming a comparatively large flattened terminal portion. The apparatus includes a frame having mounted thereon shearing means, splitting means, flattening means, and drive means for accomplishing the foregoing operations.