Patents Assigned to Oldcastle Precast, Inc.
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Publication number: 20140314501Abstract: A retaining wall system is provided for mechanically stabilizing an earthen wall. The system comprises anchor receiving channels, anchoring tie back strips, and a plurality of connecting anchors. A face panel comprises at least one fastener receiving channel and a prefabricated wall fascia panel. Tie back members extend from the wall panels and are to be embedded within the earthen soil or backfill material thereby securing the tie backs and the wall panels in a fixed assembled, position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.Inventor: Robinson Usagani
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Publication number: 20140286703Abstract: A concrete lid for an in-ground utilities box includes a plastic reinforcement structure filled with concrete. The plastic reinforcement structure includes one or more plastic sidewalls that protect the edges of the lid from damage. The upper and lower surfaces of the lid are exposed concrete (with the exception of the upper and lower edges of the one or more plastic sidewalls). The one or more plastic sidewalls laterally surround a plastic reinforcement grid, which is centrally located between the upper and lower edges of the one or more plastic sidewalls. The one or more plastic sidewalls can be integrally formed with the plastic reinforcement grid. The plastic reinforcement grid reinforces the concrete lid, eliminating the need for separate reinforcement material. Support struts can be used to support the plastic reinforcement grid while wet concrete is being poured into the plastic reinforcing structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.Inventors: Mark J. Jurich, Rickey G. Swartz, Jon R. Reed, Eric C. Freeman, Wolfgang Ott, Paul H. Appelblom, Paul A. Jurich
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Patent number: 8835757Abstract: A subgrade vault system and method of forming the same is provided. Specifically, a subgrade vault suitable for housing utility and similar equipment is provided, the vault comprising a main body portion, a cap, and a lid that may be selectively secured to prevent or deter unauthorized access to vault contents.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.Inventor: Eric Freeman
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Patent number: 8826605Abstract: A connector member and system is provided for selectively connecting to an anchor of a precast concrete structure. The connector member comprises arcuate members for rotating the anchor into a position of secure interconnection and serves as a force-transmitting device for contacting the anchor and associated features and structures.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2013Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Recker, James Zachery Petersen, Randy Lance Osborne
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Patent number: 8821062Abstract: A concrete lid for an in-ground utilities box includes a reinforcement structure filled with concrete. The reinforcement structure includes a plastic frame and one or more reinforcing trusses that extend between opposing sidewalls of the plastic frame. The reinforcing trusses also extend substantially between the upper and lower edges of the opposing sidewalls. For example, a reinforcing truss may include a flat truss member that is substantially coplanar with the lower edges of the sidewalls, and an arched truss member that extends towards (but does not reach) a plane defined by the upper edges of the sidewalls. The reinforcing trusses include openings that allow wet concrete to pass through. The sidewalls of the plastic frame protect the edges of the lid from damage. The reinforcing trusses reinforce the concrete lid, eliminating the need for separate reinforcement material.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2013Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.Inventors: Richard L. Miller, Stephen L. Miller
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Publication number: 20140138387Abstract: A subgrade vault system with a locking lid assembly is provided. Specifically, a subgrade vault suitable for housing utility and similar equipment is provided, the vault comprising a main body portion, a cap, and a lid that may be selectively secured with one or more rotatable locking mechanisms to prevent or deter unauthorized access to vault contents.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.Inventor: Nguyen Thai Dang
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Publication number: 20120201603Abstract: A precast concrete storm water assembly comprised of a plurality of modular precast concrete components is provided. More specifically, a fluid collection and containment system is provided that comprises a plurality of underground modules and permeable devices, such as ground level pavers, to allow the ingress of fluid at a predetermined rate. Various permeable and non-permeable conduits are also contemplated for conveying fluid within the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: OLDCASTLE PRECAST, INC.Inventors: J. Brad Boulton, Steve Kingsland
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Publication number: 20120111866Abstract: A subgrade vault system and method of forming the same is provided. Specifically, a subgrade vault suitable for housing utility and similar equipment is provided, the vault comprising a main body portion, a cap, and a lid that may be selectively secured to prevent or deter unauthorized access to vault contents.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.Inventor: Eric Freeman
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Patent number: 8113740Abstract: A precast concrete storm water vault comprised of modular precast concrete components is provided. More specifically, a vault is provided that consists of a perimeter of footings with integral vertical walls extending therefrom that supports precast concrete roof panels that comprise the top horizontal structural for the placement of pavers, a fill, base, or a driving surface. The storm water vault disclosed may be combined with a filtration system and has easily removable roof panels that facilitates maintenance and cleaning.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2009Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.Inventors: J. Brad Boulton, Steve Kingsland
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Publication number: 20100186293Abstract: An edger is provided that includes a cylindrically shaped attachment member that includes at least one tooth for interlocking relationship with another attachment member. The interlocking relationship prevents relative motion between the attached edgers. The edger further comprises a plurality of arcuate members that help support the wall against the restrained pavers and which provide stiffness to the wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.Inventor: Reilly James Flynn
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Patent number: 7736569Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for selectively dispensing reinforcement material into a concrete component. The apparatus is capable of providing, positioning and embedding any form of rolled reinforcement materials into both prefabricated concrete components and cast-in-place concrete components which can be operated by a minimal number of personnel in a timely and economical manner, and which can be used to mass produce concrete components.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2007Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Baur, Harry A. Gleich, Charles K. Gantt, Jr., W. Cecil Wilson
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Patent number: 7627997Abstract: A fabricated concrete foundation wall is provided with a plurality of insulation panels and reinforcing ribs to improve strength and reduce the density of the wall panel. The foundation wall panels are easily placed and interconnected together to quickly provide a foundation adapted to support the main walls of a home, for example. The foundation panels in one embodiment generally include a facewall that may have at least one carbon fiber band positioned horizontally therethrough to provide additional stiffness.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2005Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.Inventors: Harold G. Messenger, Thomas Rotondo
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Publication number: 20090226260Abstract: A precast concrete storm water vault comprised of modular precast concrete components is provided. More specifically, a vault is provided that consists of a perimeter of footings with integral vertical walls extending therefrom that supports precast concrete roof panels that comprise the top horizontal structural for the placement of pavers, a fill, base, or a driving surface. The storm water vault disclosed may be combined with a filtration system and has easily removable roof panels that facilitates maintenance and cleaning.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.Inventors: J. Brad Boulton, Steve Kingsland
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Patent number: 7501573Abstract: A subgrade vault with a latching cover. The vault includes a peripheral wall with an open access port at the top. A peripheral ledge surrounds the access port. A cover to close the access port fits inside it, with a latch assembly inside it and a retractable latch pin disposed to fit in an aperture in the peripheral ledge. The latch pin is retractable by the stabbing motion of a tapered tool against a cam surface on the latch pin. The cover is locked in place merely by pressing down on it.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2007Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.Inventor: William J. Balfour, Jr.
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Patent number: 7488168Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for fabricating a reinforced concrete cylinder, and more specifically to a method for centering a reinforcing frame within a form used during the placement of a concrete slurry. One embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of centering arms that are adapted for selective engagement with the reinforcing frame, thus maintaining it in the predetermined radial location during the fabrication process.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2004Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.Inventors: Herbert L. Hohl, III, Allen J. Reed
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Publication number: 20080311379Abstract: A reinforced low density material is provided that includes a reinforcing mesh or other geometry. The reinforcing mesh in one embodiment of the present invention is comprised of an arrangement of glass fibers that are coated with a polymer. The insulative material is formed by placing the reinforcing mesh within a mold, wherein the introduction of a heated expanded polystyrene, for example causes the coating on the reinforced mesh 1 to bond with the polystyrene to create a reinforced insulative material after the composite material cools.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.Inventor: Harold G. Messenger
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Patent number: D615673Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2009Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.Inventor: Reilly James Flynn
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Patent number: D617012Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2009Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.Inventor: Reilly James Flynn
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Patent number: D654693Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2010Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.Inventor: Eric Freeman
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Patent number: D687473Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2012Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.Inventors: Mark J. Edwards, Kelly Patterson, Jackson D. Bishop, Gregory T. Barner