Patents Examined by Gisele D Ford
  • Patent number: 11773610
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a concrete structure strengthened using a grid reinforcement material and non-shrink grout and a method of strengthening the same in which, when strengthening a concrete structure such as a concrete slab or a concrete wall body that is damaged or deteriorated, a grid reinforcement material is mounted on one side of the concrete structure, a formwork is formed on an outer side of the grid reinforcement material to have a required gap, and then the gap is filled with non-shrink grout so that the non-shrink grout is cured therein to strengthen the old concrete structure, thereby being able to automatically fill and repair cracks formed in the concrete structure just by injecting the non-shrink grout without separately performing crack repair on the old concrete structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: KOREA INSTITUTE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Hyeong Yeol Kim, Gum Sung Ryu, Young Jun You, Gi Hong An
  • Patent number: 11767680
    Abstract: A deployable production facility may be used to produce building modules for use in the construction of buildings, and may be capable of later being redeployed at other locations. A frame is removably mounted to a production floor and is used to support one or more overhead cranes that are positioned over one or more production lines defined on the production floor, and a tent, is used to enclose the production line(s), frame and overhead cranes. As desired, the tent, overhead cranes and frame may be disassembled and redeployed at a different site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Inventors: Ericus Andreas van Kleef, Robert F. Hull
  • Patent number: 11753821
    Abstract: A panel attachment structure including a panel assembly having a channel member including a channel therein. The panel assembly further includes at least one reinforcing member directly or indirectly coupled to the channel member, and an insert assembly including an insert portion. The insert portion is configured to be closely slidably received in the channel member in an insertion direction, and the insert assembly is configured to be coupled to an underlying support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Copper Harbor Investments, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph J. Steinbicker
  • Patent number: 11746538
    Abstract: A set of panels includes first and second panels and a mechanical locking device for assembly by vertical relative displacement of the panels. A locking strip extends from a first edge of the first panel in a direction parallel to first and second panel surfaces of the first panel. The locking strip includes a locking strip edge, and first and second locking strip surfaces respectively extending in directions substantially corresponding to those of the first and second panel surfaces. A locking element of the locking strip cooperates with a locking groove at the second edge of the second panel for locking in a direction parallel to the first panel surface. Opposite edges respectively include cooperating tongue and tongue groove for vertical locking. A flexing groove extends from a first locking strip surface/first edge transition and into the first panel at an angle ? from the first panel surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: VALINGE INNOVATION AB
    Inventors: Roger Ylikangas, Anders Nilsson, Thomas Meijer
  • Patent number: 11746550
    Abstract: A nuclear reactor is constructed in sub-modules and super modules which are manufactured, packaged, and shipped to a construction site. At least some of the modules are packaged in suitable shielding containers or portions of containers, which may be steel. The modules are assembled on-site, and some of the modules remain within their respective shipping containers after assembly. One or more of the shipping containers may be used as concrete forms to support the pouring of concrete in between selected modules. The concrete may be used for structural support, shielding, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: TERRAPOWER, LLC
    Inventors: Derek Bass, Michael F. Dimitri, Brian C. Johnson, Calen Kaneko, Christopher A. Martin, Sean T. Mosier, Philip M. Schloss, Nathan Smith, Mark R. Werner
  • Patent number: 11732963
    Abstract: To reduce work at an installation site when a plant facility is manufactured, modules are conveyed in order from a fabrication yard to the installation site, and expansion and contraction amounts of pipe spools are calculated based on a temperature difference between a temperature at the fabrication yard when the modules are manufactured and a temperature at the installation site when the modules are installed at the installation site. Further, an installation position of a foundation is adjusted toward a direction to cancel out the expansion and contraction amounts of the plurality of pipe spools, and the pipe spool is moved toward the direction to cancel out the expansion and contraction amounts of the plurality of pipe spools. The modules are installed with the positions of the end portions of the pipe spools being adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: JGC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hiroshi Kishimoto, Takuya Tsutsui, Makoto Mikami, Hiroyuki Koito
  • Patent number: 11725686
    Abstract: A T-bolt locking device provides positive engagement of a T-bolt with a track as well as prevents disengagement from the track when loosening the T-bolt sufficiently to allow movement of an accessory along a slot in the track to a new position. Tightening the accessory onto the T-bolt secures flanges of the head of the T-bolt against an inner surface of the track while fixing the accessory to the track. The T-bolt locking device comprises opposing tabs configured to pass through the slot in the track and receive the flanges of the head of the T-bolt, whereby the locking device is in the engaged position, preventing rotation of the head of the T-bolt in relation to the tabs. When fastening the T-bolt and locking device, if the locking device does not seat against the track surface, this indicates that the T-bolt is under-rotated and not properly engaged with the track because the opposing tabs of the locking device are contacting the upper face of the T-bolt flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: YakAttack, LLC
    Inventor: Luther Cifers
  • Patent number: 11722093
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) fixing a support structure for at least one solar panel, in particular a support rail (23) of a support structure for at least one solar panel (24), to a corrugated roof (20) comprising at least one corrugated roof plate (21), said device (1) defines a receiving space (7) for receiving at least part of a crest (C) of at least one corrugated roof plate (21) and being configured for co-action with at least one fastening element for fastening of the device (1) onto the corrugated roof (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Esdec B.V.
    Inventor: Niek De Bie
  • Patent number: 11718988
    Abstract: A ceiling grid system as part of a suspended ceiling having a plurality of ceiling panels includes main runners and cross-runners oriented transverse to each other and forming a two-dimensional array having openings, each opening defining a position within the suspended ceiling in which a ceiling panel is disposed, the main runners and the cross-runners being configured to attach to each other and to be fixed in the horizontal plane in the physical space, each one of a plurality of panel support members is connected with a main runner or a cross-runner and is configured to support one of the ceiling panels, each panel support member is movable in a rotatable manner with respect to the main runner or the cross-runner to facilitate the installation or removal of one of the ceiling panel with respect to its predetermined position within the suspended ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Inventor: Preston Godfrey
  • Patent number: 11702848
    Abstract: A panel including a centrally located core, at least one first coupling part and at least one second coupling part connected respectively to opposite edges of the core, which first coupling part includes an upward tongue, at least one upward flank lying at a distance from the upward tongue and an upward groove formed in between the upward tongue and the upward flank wherein the upward groove is adapted to receive at least a part of a downward tongue of a second coupling part of an adjacent panel: which second coupling part includes a downward tongue, at least one downward flank lying at a distance from the downward tongue, and a downward groove formed in between the downward tongue and the downward flank, wherein the downward groove is adapted to receive at least a part of an upward tongue of a first coupling part of an adjacent panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: I4F Licensing NV
    Inventor: Eddy Alberic Boucké
  • Patent number: 11702843
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the manufacturing of a coated panel, in particular a wall, ceiling or flooring panel for applications in outdoor areas, as well as such a panel. The method comprises the following steps: providing a carrier plate of mineral wool and/or glass wool, comprising a front side and a rear side, applying a primer onto the front side of the carrier plate, thereafter applying a liquid first oligomer in an amount of 30 to 150 g/m2 onto the front side of the carrier plate; thereafter applying a liquid second oligomer, which differs from the first oligomer, in an amount of 30 to 180 g/m2 onto the wet surface of the before applied layer of the first oligomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Xylo Technologies AG
    Inventors: Dieter Döhring, Manfred Biehler
  • Patent number: 11680406
    Abstract: An anchor for arrangement in a building element, in particular in a wall, in a ceiling or in a precast concrete part. The anchor includes an anchoring element for anchoring in a receiving opening of the building element comprising an undercut, a connecting element for connection to a supporting element, in particular to a platform for formwork, or to a support arm for a protective shield, or to a lifting element for lifting the building element. In some aspects, the anchoring element is movable between an anchoring position for anchoring in the receiving opening and a release position for removal from the building element. The anchor may additionally include a securing element which blocks the movement of the anchoring element between the anchoring position and the release position in a first position and releases the anchoring element in a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: DOKA GMBH
    Inventor: Michael Fitzthum
  • Patent number: 11674301
    Abstract: A method of creating a pair of cabins comprising: a first cabin; a second cabin; wherein the first cabin and the second cabin are adjacent to each other and are defined by a plurality of outer walls defining a substantially rectangular area containing the first cabin and the second cabin; wherein the first outer wall meets the second outer wall at a ninety (90) degree angle, the second outer wall meets the third outer wall at a ninety (90) degree angle, the third outer wall meets the fourth outer wall at a ninety (90) degree angle, and the fourth outer wall meets the first outer wall at a (90) degree angle; the first cabin and second cabin also sharing a common wall separating the first cabin from the second cabin; and wherein the common wall is operatively connected to an outer wall at an angle other than ninety (90) degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Inventors: Deirdre Cooper, Jaime Douglas, Luke Pearson, Tom Lloyd, Joscha Brose
  • Patent number: 11674302
    Abstract: Modular enclosures, structures, and components thereof are provided herein. A modular enclosure may include a plurality of enclosure panels and a dormer. A modular assembly may include first and second panels, an elongated structural reinforcing member, and a connector pin connecting the first and second panels. Another modular assembly may include a molded panel including an elongated channel, an elongated reinforcing member positioned in the channel, and at least one fastener configured to retain the elongated reinforcing member within the channel. The elongated reinforcing member may include pins to be retained within blind bores of the elongated channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: RUBBERMAID COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS LLC
    Inventor: Erik Lee Skov
  • Patent number: 11668104
    Abstract: Floor panel, characterized in that it is of the type that can be installed according to the fold down-technique, that it comprises coupling means in one piece on all four edges, and that measures are taken in order to avoid an undesired shifting on the long edges during the turning down of the floor panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: FLOORING INDUSTRIES LIMITED, SARL
    Inventor: Guy Van Hooydonck
  • Patent number: 11661737
    Abstract: A concrete block includes first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth planar faces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Anchor Wall Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Brian Burnquist, Jonathan M. Schlueter
  • Patent number: 11661735
    Abstract: A tubular fire stop assembly for a poured concrete structure defines at least a portion of a passage through the structure during use. The assembly has a base with a tubular sleeve, both encircling and extending along the passage. A fire ring is connected to the base and has a plate with a central opening encircling the passage. An intumescent ring has inner and outer sidewalls and opposing top and bottom walls. The intumescent ring is inside the base, encircles the passage and rests on the fire ring plate. A woven, galvanized wire mesh casing extends along the inner and outer sidewalls and the top wall of the intumescent ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: RELIANCE WORLDWIDE CORPORATION
    Inventor: James W. Cosley
  • Patent number: 11655643
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a vacuum stall canopy assembly for a car wash system having a first post assembly having a base leg permanently attached to the ground, a beam attached to the top of the first post assembly, a roof assembly disposed on an upper portion of the beam, a debris separator disposed on the beam, the debris separator having a first side and a second side, a main airline fluidly connected to the debris separator and configured to be connected to a source of vacuum suction, a first hose on the first side of the debris separator, and having a first nozzle on a distal end of the hose from the debris separator, and a second hose on the second side of the debris separator, and having a second nozzle on a distal end of the hose from the debris separator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Vacuum Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John F. Tucker, Eldered Tom Tucker, Jesse G. Ford, Justin Taylor Heaps, Jared Leroy Meacham, Timothy Ray Koenig
  • Patent number: 11649627
    Abstract: A laminated lumber constructed volumetric modular unit constructed at a modular unit factory and shipped assembled to a modular building project site is disclosed. The laminated lumber constructed volumetric modular unit includes a floor structure and ceiling structure interconnected by opposing side wall structures and opposing end wall structures, a plurality of floor trusses disposed within the floor structure, a plurality of ceiling trusses disposed within the ceiling structure, a plurality of wall studs disposed within the opposing side wall structures and opposing end wall structures, one or more rim joists attached to the ceiling structure, and one or more multiple laminated lumbers attached to the floor structure and extending between the opposing end wall structures for carrying the load of the modular unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: BEST GEN MODULAR, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Heitsman, Jay Christenson
  • Patent number: 11643814
    Abstract: A flooring installation includes at least two floor supports separated from one another by a span distance, the floor supports each having lateral, vertical side walls between which an opening is defined. A bay is defined between the floor supports. A primary subfloor is supported atop and attached to one of the at least two floor supports, the primary subfloor including an overhanging portion overhanging a portion of the bay. A spanning brace is disposed between the at least two floor supports in the bay, the spanning brace engaging on opposing ends the lateral, vertical side walls of the floor supports, one end of the spanning brace extending beneath and spaced from the overhanging portion of the primary subfloor. A recessed subfloor panel is supported atop the spanning brace, the recessed subfloor panel being supported at a lower elevation than the overhanging portion of the adjacent, primary subfloor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Schluter Systems L.P.
    Inventors: Lyle James Kelly, Joshua Michael Price, John Christopher Daffer