Barney J Auman

US Patent:

6826886, Dec 7, 2004

Filed:

Jul 31, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/628830

Inventors:

Barney J. Auman - Logan UT 84321

International Classification:

E04C 330

US Classification:

527361, 52 221, 527311, 52300

Abstract:

A capital to be placed upon a hollow column having a non-uniform cross section with a maximum inner dimension and a minimum inner dimension. The capital has an ornamental upper portion attached to a neck. The neck possesses a maximum outer cross-sectional dimension which is intermediate in size between the maximum inner cross-sectional dimension of the portion of the column intended to be occupied by the neck and the minimum inner cross-sectional dimension of the portion of the column intended to be occupied by said neck. The neck also has a minimum outer cross-sectional dimension smaller than the minimum inner cross-sectional dimension of the portion of the column intended to be occupied by said neck. The neck is inserted into the column so that its maximum outer cross-sectional dimension is not aligned with the minimum inner cross-sectional dimension of the column and then twisted generally to align the maximum outer cross-sectional dimension of the neck with the minimum inner cross-sectional dimension of the column. Optionally, a shim can be used with a neck the maximum outer cross-sectional dimension of which is smaller than the minimum inner cross-sectional dimension of the portion of the column intended to be occupied by the neck.

US Patent:

6908577, Jun 21, 2005

Filed:

Jun 29, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/895612

Inventors:

Barney J. Auman - Logan UT, US

International Classification:

B29C041/04
B29C044/06

US Classification:

264 457, 264255, 264276, 264311, 264338

Abstract:

A process for manufacturing a capital for an architectural column. The inside of a mold for an architectural column is lightly coated with a mold release. A first opening of the mold is placed upon a surface, and a plug is positioned on the surface within the first opening. Through another opening foam is poured around the plug. After the foam has hardened, the mold is removed from the surface. All other openings in the mold are securely covered. Then an elastomer is introduced into the mold, and the mold is rotated about multiple different axes. The introduction of the elastomer is repeated after the prior coating created by the introduced elastomer has become tacky but before the prior coating has become firm. After the final coating of elastomer has become tacky but not firm, foam is introduced into the mold.

US Patent:

7275349, Oct 2, 2007

Filed:

Oct 30, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/696605

Inventors:

Barney Jeffery Auman - Logan UT, US

International Classification:

E04G 23/02

US Classification:

52514, 525145, 138156, 138157, 156 60, 264 41

Abstract:

The split column reassembly system invention allows a split column, capitol or base to return to its intended position during its installation around a load bearing structural device. It is done through forming the pieces of the seams in order that they fit back together accurately after separation and during installation.

US Patent:

7841154, Nov 30, 2010

Filed:

Dec 16, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/305453

Inventors:

Barney J. Auman - Logan UT, US

International Classification:

E04C 3/29
E04C 3/20

US Classification:

52848, 52847, 52844, 52836, 52514, 525145, 138157, 138158, 156 60

Abstract:

Systems and methods for assembling multi-piece structural components, such as architectural columns, capitals, and bases, are disclosed. In one embodiment a column assembly is disclosed, comprising a first column portion and a second column portion. The first column portion includes a flange having a first keyed surface on which predetermined surface features are defined. The second column portion includes a second keyed surface that is configured to engage the first keyed surface. The second keyed surface includes a keying material having surface features that intermesh with the predetermined surface feature such that the first and second column portions are desirably aligned when mated. The surfaces features of the second keyed surface are defined in the keying material as a result of compressive engagement between the keying material and the predetermined surface features of the first keyed surface when the column portions are mated.

US Patent:

20020175436, Nov 28, 2002

Filed:

May 22, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/862893

Inventors:

Barney Auman - Logan UT, US

International Classification:

B29C044/06

US Classification:

264/045700, 264/338000

Abstract:

A process for manufacturing a capital for an architectural column. The inside of a mold for an architectural column is lightly coated with a mold release. A first opening of the mold is placed upon a surface, and a plug is positioned on the surface within the first opening. Through another opening foam is poured around the plug. After the foam has hardened, the mold is removed from the surface. All other openings in the mold are securely covered. Then an elastomer is introduced into the mold, and the mold is rotated about three different axes. The introduction of the elastomer is repeated after the prior coating created by the introduced elastomer has become tacky but before the prior coating has become firm. After the final coating of elastomer has become tacky but not firm, foam is introduced into the mold.

US Patent:

20030003184, Jan 2, 2003

Filed:

Jun 29, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/895611

Inventors:

Barney Auman - Logan UT, US

International Classification:

B28B021/22

US Classification:

425/435000

Abstract:

A machine for manufacturing a capital for an architectural column. The machine has a shaft with a releasable connector for attaching a mold for an architectural column to the shaft. Traditional means are employed to produce rotation of the shaft. Rotation of the shaft occurs in multiple axes, preferably two substantially orthogonal axes. These are preferably the pitch and roll axes. Rotation in more than two axes is, however, also contemplated. Also preferably, the shaft extends substantially symmetrically about the point of rotation for the first axis.

US Patent:

20040182982, Sep 23, 2004

Filed:

Mar 17, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/389567

Inventors:

Barney Auman - Logan UT, US

International Classification:

A47F005/00

US Classification:

248/354100

Abstract:

The column jack invention lifts a column shaft into its final position with mechanical advantages such as levers and wedges (threads). It reduces the effort and provides a more simple method of installation. The base of the column jack is bolted or screwed to the substrate and to the column providing tie-down strength.