Patents by Inventor Donald J. Parks

Donald J. Parks has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20190284773
    Abstract: A barrier wall has a first vertical support and a second vertical support. A first wall panel is disposed between the first vertical support and second vertical support. A second wall panel is disposed between the first vertical support and second vertical support over the first wall panel. An I-beam is disposed between the first wall panel and second wall panel. The I-beam includes a first flange and second flange extending into the first wall panel and second wall panel. A cable is disposed between the first wall panel and second wall panel. The I-beam includes a ridge around the cable. A grounding cable is attached to the I-beam. The first wall panel includes a first channel extending for a length of the first wall panel. A first sound absorbing material strip is disposed in the first channel. A traffic barrier is disposed under the first wall panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: Mute Wall Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. Sanders, Donald J. Parks
  • Patent number: 10400402
    Abstract: A barrier wall has a first vertical support and a second vertical support. A first wall panel is disposed between the first vertical support and second vertical support. A second wall panel is disposed between the first vertical support and second vertical support over the first wall panel. An I-beam is disposed between the first wall panel and second wall panel. The I-beam includes a first flange and second flange extending into the first wall panel and second wall panel. A cable is disposed between the first wall panel and second wall panel and attached to the first vertical support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Mute Wall Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. Sanders, Donald J. Parks
  • Patent number: 10221529
    Abstract: A barrier wall has a first vertical support and a second vertical support. A first wall panel is disposed between the first vertical support and second vertical support. A second wall panel is disposed between the first vertical support and second vertical support over the first wall panel. An I-beam is disposed between the first wall panel and second wall panel. The I-beam includes a first flange and second flange extending into the first wall panel and second wall panel. A cable is disposed between the first wall panel and second wall panel. The I-beam includes a ridge around the cable. A grounding cable is attached to the I-beam. The first wall panel includes a first channel extending for a length of the first wall panel. A first sound absorbing material strip is disposed in the first channel. A traffic barrier is disposed under the first wall panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Mute Wall Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. Sanders, Donald J. Parks
  • Publication number: 20170275835
    Abstract: A sound barrier wall has a plurality of footings spaced apart and vertical “I” beam wall stiffeners mounted to the footings. Alternatively, the vertical wall stiffeners are mounted to a crash barrier. A horizontal wall stiffener can be disposed between the adjacent vertical wall stiffeners. A plurality of wall panels is vertically stacked between adjacent vertical wall stiffeners. Each wall panel includes a sound insulating block, and plurality of support members disposed on opposite sides of the sound insulating block for providing structural support. Each support member has a head portion in contact with a surface of the sound insulating block and a stem portion extending into the sound insulating block. An “I” beam can be disposed between the vertically stacked wall panels. A top cap is mounted over the vertically stacked wall panels and protective layer is formed over the wall panels and vertical wall stiffeners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Applicant: Mute Wall Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. Sanders, Donald J. Parks, James L. Beavers, JR.
  • Patent number: 9708781
    Abstract: A sound barrier wall has a plurality of footings spaced apart and vertical “I” beam wall stiffeners mounted to the footings. Alternatively, the vertical wall stiffeners are mounted to a crash barrier. A horizontal wall stiffener can be disposed between the adjacent vertical wall stiffeners. A plurality of wall panels is vertically stacked between adjacent vertical wall stiffeners. Each wall panel includes a sound insulating block, and plurality of support members disposed on opposite sides of the sound insulating block for providing structural support. Each support member has a head portion in contact with a surface of the sound insulating block and a stem portion extending into the sound insulating block. An “I” beam can be disposed between the vertically stacked wall panels. A top cap is mounted over the vertically stacked wall panels and protective layer is formed over the wall panels and vertical wall stiffeners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Mute Wall Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. Sanders, Donald J. Parks, James L. Beavers, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140007527
    Abstract: A sound barrier wall has a plurality of footings spaced apart and vertical “I” beam wall stiffeners mounted to the footings. Alternatively, the vertical wall stiffeners are mounted to a crash barrier. A horizontal wall stiffener can be disposed between the adjacent vertical wall stiffeners. A plurality of wall panels is vertically stacked between adjacent vertical wall stiffeners. Each wall panel includes a sound insulating block, and plurality of support members disposed on opposite sides of the sound insulating block for providing structural support. Each support member has a head portion in contact with a surface of the sound insulating block and a stem portion extending into the sound insulating block. An “I” beam can be disposed between the vertically stacked wall panels. A top cap is mounted over the vertically stacked wall panels and protective layer is formed over the wall panels and vertical wall stiffeners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Mute Wall Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. Sanders, Donald J. Parks, James L. Beavers, JR.
  • Patent number: 8561371
    Abstract: A sound barrier wall has a plurality of footings spaced apart and vertical “I” beam wall stiffeners mounted to the footings. Alternatively, the vertical wall stiffeners are mounted to a crash barrier. A horizontal wall stiffener can be disposed between the adjacent vertical wall stiffeners. A plurality of wall panels is vertically stacked between adjacent vertical wall stiffeners. Each wall panel includes a sound insulating block, and plurality of support members disposed on opposite sides of the sound insulating block for providing structural support. Each support member has a head portion in contact with a surface of the sound insulating block and a stem portion extending into the sound insulating block. An “I” beam can be disposed between the vertically stacked wall panels. A top cap is mounted over the vertically stacked wall panels and protective layer is formed over the wall panels and vertical wall stiffeners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Mute Wall Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. Sanders, Donald J. Parks, James L. Beavers, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120210657
    Abstract: A sound barrier wall has a plurality of footings spaced apart and vertical “I” beam wall stiffeners mounted to the footings. Alternatively, the vertical wall stiffeners are mounted to a crash barrier. A horizontal wall stiffener can be disposed between the adjacent vertical wall stiffeners. A plurality of wall panels is vertically stacked between adjacent vertical wall stiffeners. Each wall panel includes a sound insulating block, and plurality of support members disposed on opposite sides of the sound insulating block for providing structural support. Each support member has a head portion in contact with a surface of the sound insulating block and a stem portion extending into the sound insulating block. An “I” beam can be disposed between the vertically stacked wall panels. A top cap is mounted over the vertically stacked wall panels and protective layer is formed over the wall panels and vertical wall stiffeners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: METAL-WELD SPECIALTIES, INC.
    Inventors: Keith A. Sanders, Donald J. Parks, James L. Beavers, JR.
  • Publication number: 20100236163
    Abstract: A sound barrier wall has a plurality of footings spaced apart and vertical “I” beam wall stiffeners mounted to the footings. Alternatively, the vertical wall stiffeners are mounted to a crash barrier. A horizontal wall stiffener can be disposed between the adjacent vertical wall stiffeners. A plurality of wall panels is vertically stacked between adjacent vertical wall stiffeners. Each wall panel includes a sound insulating block, and plurality of support members disposed on opposite sides of the sound insulating block for providing structural support. Each support member has a head portion in contact with a surface of the sound insulating block and a stem portion extending into the sound insulating block. An “I” beam can be disposed between the vertically stacked wall panels. A top cap is mounted over the vertically stacked wall panels and protective layer is formed over the wall panels and vertical wall stiffeners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: METAL-WELD SPECIALTIES, INC.
    Inventors: Keith A. Sanders, Donald J. Parks, James L. Beavers, JR.
  • Patent number: 4958845
    Abstract: Extendable trailer apparatus includes a fixed frame and a frame slidably connected to the fixed frame and movable relative to the fixed frame for lengthening and shortening the trailer apparatus. The movable rear frame includes an axle and wheels secured to it, and a load is secured to the fixed frame. The two frames are movable for adjusting the weight of the load on trailer axles including axles secured to the fixed portion of the trailer and an axle or axles secured to the movable frame. One embodiment of the apparatus includes an end dump bed with tapered sides and a sloping bottom for enhancing the dumping capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1990
    Inventor: Donald J. Parks