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Michael M Olden

from Overland Park, KS
Age ~77

Michael Olden Phones & Addresses

  • Overland Park, KS
  • Andover, KS
  • Lenexa, KS
  • Wildwood, MO
  • Earth City, MO
  • Buhler, KS
  • Pacific, MO
  • Arlington, TX
  • 7819 Oakview Ln, Shawnee, KS 66216

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Crating Methods And Apparatus

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US Patent:
61706884, Jan 9, 2001
Filed:
May 6, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/851975
Inventors:
Michael Marc Olden - Pacific MO
Assignee:
MiTek Holdings, Inc. - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
B65D 2100
US Classification:
220 7
Abstract:
In one aspect, the present invention relates to a crate subassembly including four side units, and each side unit has a top cord, a bottom cord, and vertical cords extending between and secured to the top and bottom cords. The top cord and bottom cord of each side unit extend substantially parallel to each other, and each side unit further includes a diagonal cord extending from and connected to the top and bottom cords. Connector plates are located to connect the respective adjacent vertical cords of each side unit, as well as to secure each side unit cord. When it is desired to form a crate, and by simply separating opposing side units, the subassembly is opened. When opening, the connector plates on the inner surface of the subassembly flex, or bend, and the connector plates have sufficient rigidity so that once opened, the subassembly does not close on itself during handling. With the subassembly in the open condition, the subassembly is readily secured to a pallet using, for example, screws. The above described subassembly enables safe, easy, and fast assembly of sturdy and reusable crates.

Hinge And Hinge Joint For Hingedly Connecting Structural Frame Members

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US Patent:
55539610, Sep 10, 1996
Filed:
Nov 2, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/333526
Inventors:
Michael M. Olden - Pacific MO
Assignee:
MiTek Holdings, Inc. - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
F16B 1506
US Classification:
403119
Abstract:
A hinge for use in pairs hingedly connecting two generally coplanar wooden structural members of a wooden truss structure enabling folding of the structure to reduce its height for transport over the road, comprising two pivotally interconnected plates each having teeth for nailing them to the wooden members and one having fingers for engagement with a surface of a wooden member for accurate alignment of two of the hinges for being nailed to the two members at opposite faces thereof to form a hinged joint between the members, and hinged joints utilizing the hinges.

Apparatus For Crating Elongate Items Such As Tubs

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US Patent:
61456845, Nov 14, 2000
Filed:
May 7, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/852630
Inventors:
Michael Marc Olden - Pacific MO
Assignee:
MiTek Holdings, Inc. - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
B65D 1900
US Classification:
220 6
Abstract:
In one aspect, the present invention relates to a crate subassembly including four support cords with connector plates securing respective adjacent cords. More particularly, the connector plates extend over the interfaces between adjacent cords, and the connector plates secure adjacent cords together so as to prevent relative lateral movement between adjacent cords yet allow relative rotational movement of the cords as described below. By simply separating opposing cords, the subassembly can be easily and quickly opened. Specifically, the connector plates flex, or bend, and the connector plates have sufficient rigidity so that once opened, the subassembly does not close on itself during handling. Also, notches are formed between adjacent cords, and these notches are utilized when forming a crate as described below. To form a crate, and in an exemplary configuration, three subassemblies are positioned in a spaced relationship, and girders are positioned to extend through respective notches in each subassembly.

Coil Advance Drive For An Apparatus Applying Plate Coils To Wooden Frames

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US Patent:
62568620, Jul 10, 2001
Filed:
Jul 2, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/347326
Inventors:
Michael Marc Olden - Pacific MO
Kathy Liuhui Jin - Chesterfield MO
Assignee:
MiTek Holdings, Inc. - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
B23P 2300
B23Q 700
B65H 2300
US Classification:
295646
Abstract:
A coil advance drive apparatus for connector plate coils is described. The coil advance drive apparatus includes a support structure, a motor coupled to the support structure, at least one elongate coil support member coupled to the support structure, and at least one drive wheel operatively coupled to the motor Each drive wheel is configured to engage the connector plate coil stock. The coil support member includes a plurality of grooves extending longitudinally in one surface of the support member The grooves are configured to receive the pre-punched teeth extending from the connector plate coil stock. The drive wheel includes a plurality of teeth extending from a circumferential surface of the drive wheel. The teeth are configured to engage the open slots in the connector plate coil stock so as to move the coil stock along the support member as the drive wheel rotates. An elongate coil guide cover is coupled to the surface of each coil support member above the grooves.

Truss With Integral Hold Down Strap

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US Patent:
62199757, Apr 24, 2001
Filed:
May 15, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/079910
Inventors:
Michael Marc Olden - Pacific MO
Assignee:
MiTek Holdings, Inc. - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
E04B 704
US Classification:
52 922
Abstract:
A truss, having an integral hold down strap, which can be attached to a wall of a structure. The truss contains an upper and lower chord and typically contains web members that extend between the upper and lower chords to provide strength and rigidity. The lower and upper chord converge at the heel of the truss and are connected by at least one nailing plate. The hold down strap is an elongate piece of sheet metal which is smooth and free of teeth, and has a first portion which contains two opposing flanges that are bent such that the first portion has a generally U-shaped cross section. The hold down strap also has a second portion sized to extend from the first portion and into engagement with one of the other structural components of a wall. The first portion of the hold down strap is sized to engage the end surface of the lower chord with the two opposing flanges engaging the side surfaces of the lower chord. The hold down strap is attached to the lower chord with a nailing plate, typically with the same nailing plate that connects the lower chord to the upper chord member.

Jig System For The Manufacture Of Composite Joists And Method Of Manufacturing Composite Joists Using Jigs

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US Patent:
58194126, Oct 13, 1998
Filed:
May 15, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/857014
Inventors:
Michael M. Olden - Pacific MO
Assignee:
MiTek Holdings, Inc. - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
B23P 1904
US Classification:
2989731
Abstract:
A jig system for aligning wooden chords and metal web members in the manufacture of joists, the system includes an assembly surface having a longitudinally extending track therein, and a plurality of jigs positionable in the track. The jigs have upwardly projecting pins for engaging alignment holes in the webs for properly orienting and spacing the webs. The jigs may also have generally parallel alignment bars on either side of the pin for holding the portion of the metal web surrounding the alignment hole therebetween. The jig system can be used in a method of assembling joists which includes the steps of providing web members having a alignment hole at a predetermined height; providing at least one jig having a plurality of pins adapted to engage the alignment holes on the web members; mounting the web members on the jig to vertically align the web members; aligning the top and bottom chords with the aligned web members on the jigs; and pressing the chords and web members together to embed the integral nails on the web members in the top and bottom chords.
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