IP Library Granted Patent US 10,975,562
Granted Patent B2
US 10,975,562 · App. 16/682,113 · Granted Apr 13, 2021

Smart corner and wall frame system

Inventors: Darrin Griechen (Spokane, WA); Robert Stanford (Flowery Branch, GA)
Assignee: Katerra Inc.
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Patent No.
US 10,975,562
App. No.
16/682,113
Granted
Apr 13, 2021
Kind
B2
Abstract

In one aspect, a smart corner is provided that can be prefabricated. The smart corner comprises a rear side including a first hole, a first side including a second hole, a second side including a third hole, and a top. A wall frame is also provided. The wall frame includes a top plate, a bottom plate, studs, and four smart corners. A framing system is also provided comprising at least two wall frames. The at least two wall frames connect via the smart corners.

Claims (11)

1. A smart corner comprising:

a rear side including a first hole;

a first side including a second hole, the first side connected to the rear side along a first edge; and

a second side including a third hole, the second side connected to the rear side along a second edge opposite the first edge;

wherein the smart corner is configured to connect to at least one second smart corner using at least one fastener through at least one of the first hole, second hole, and third hole and corresponding holes in the at least one second smart corner.

2. The smart corner of claim 1 , further comprising a top side connected to the rear side, the first side, and the second side.

3. The smart corner of claim 2 wherein the top side and the rear side are substantially square.

4. The smart corner of claim 1 , wherein the first side and the second side are substantially triangular.

5. The smart corner of claim 1 , wherein the first side and the second side are parallel.

6. The smart corner of claim 1 , wherein the first side and the second side are connected to the rear side at 90 degree angles.

7. The smart corner of claim 1 , further comprising a second fastener configured to connect the smart corner to a building wall frame.

Assignments (6)
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE ADDRESS OF THE ASSIGNEE PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 057644 FRAME 0489. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR(S) INTEREST. Recorded Nov 4, 2021
From: KATERRA INC. AND KATERRA CONSTRUCTION LLC
To: VBC TRACY LLC
Reel/Frame 058040/0455 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 22, 2021
From: GRIECHEN, DARRIN; STANFORD, ROBERT
To: KATERRA INC.
Reel/Frame 057879/0629 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 29, 2021
From: KATERRA INC. AND KATERRA CONSTRUCTION LLC
To: VBC TRACY LLC
Reel/Frame 057644/0489 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST RECORDED AT REEL/FRAME 57261/0035 Recorded Sep 23, 2021
From: SB INVESTMENT ADVISERS (UK) LIMITED,
To: KATERRA, INC.
Reel/Frame 057594/0944 →
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jun 11, 2021
From: KATERRA INC.
To: SB INVESTMENT ADVISERS (UK) LIMITED
Reel/Frame 057261/0035 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 16, 2021
From: GRIECHEN, DARRIN; STANFORD, ROBERT
To: KATERRA INC.
Reel/Frame 055610/0832 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 62760432 · Nov 13, 2018
Related Publication 20200149266A1 · May 14, 2020
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