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Raleigh, NC, United States of America

The Steel Network, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 40

% Expired Patents = 27.5

EPO Patents = 1

Trademarks = 17

Forward Citations = 1,054

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26 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Edward R diGirolamo (33 out of 40 patents)

Michael L Torres (19 out of 22 patents)

James E Herrmann (8 out of 10 patents)

4. John C Herrmann (6 out of 8 patents)

5. Nabil Abdel-Rahman (6 out of 8 patents)

6. Milan Dragic (5 out of 6 patents)

7. Thomas C Boyd (4 out of 4 patents)

8. Gary Bennett (4 out of 5 patents)

9. Robert W Herrmann (4 out of 4 patents)

10. Aaron M Herrmann (4 out of 4 patents)

11. Michael Booth (3 out of 4 patents)

12. Richard Mountcastle (2 out of 7 patents)

13. Michael A Shultz (2 out of 3 patents)

14. Thomas Trestain (2 out of 3 patents)

15. Edward G diGirolamo (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Building Structures

Connector Assembly

Metal Stud

Wall Integrity

Structural Members

Insulation Framing

Load Bearing

Bracing Device

Modular I-Beam

Wall Strap

Pipe Support

Corrosion Resistant

40 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12180696 - Systems and methods for resisting soft story collapse (2024-12-31),

2. 11440109 - Metal stud cutting blade and related machines and methods (2022-09-13),

3. 11255085 - Insulation framing systems, assemblies, and methods (2022-02-22),

4. 11078682 - Connector assembly for allowing relative movement between two building members (2021-08-03),

5. 10184250 - Load bearing metal stud (2019-01-22),

6. 10132341 - Connector systems, assemblies, and methods (2018-11-20),

7. RE46844 - Connector assembly for connecting building members (2018-05-14),

8. 9200446 - Bridging member (2015-12-01),

9. 8959849 - Light steel frame structure for deck (2015-02-24),

10. 8886468 - Method and system for monitoring the structural integrity of structural members of a building (2014-11-11),

11. 8683770 - Connector assembly for connecting building members (2014-04-01),

12. 8511032 - Building structure having studs vertically movable with respect to a floor structure (2013-08-20),

13. 8423300 - Method and system for monitoring the structural integrity of structural members of a building (2013-04-16),

14. 8387321 - Connector for connecting building components (2013-03-05),

15. 8205402 - Stud spacer for metal wall (2012-06-26),

Company Overview

The Steel Network, Inc., based in Raleigh, NC, specializes in innovative solutions for the construction industry, focusing on structural integrity and efficiency. The company develops a range of products including metal stud cutting blades, insulation framing systems, and connector assemblies, aimed at enhancing the performance and safety of building structures. Their expertise extends to soft story collapse prevention and load-bearing metal studs, ensuring robust construction practices and supporting advanced structural monitoring technologies.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

40 Patents

#18 in Raleigh, NC

#199 in North Carolina

#8,628 in US

#17,068 in the World

Raleigh, NC, United States of America

The Steel Network, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,054

26 inventors:

Edward R diGirolamo (33 out of 40 patents)

Michael L Torres (19 out of 22 patents)

James E Herrmann (8 out of 10 patents)

4. John C Herrmann (6 out of 8 patents)

5. Nabil Abdel-Rahman (6 out of 8 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: The Steel Network, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/steel-network

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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