Patents by Inventor John Fitzgerald Dolan
John Fitzgerald Dolan 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).
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Patent number: 7987646Abstract: The present invention relates to wall and surface veneering products and systems that provide a replica image of a natural surface, such as stone, brick or wood, and is easily installable due to its lightweight characteristics and securement design. The present invention further includes systems for attachment of the veneering product to walls or other surfaces and also includes systems for assembling such products to provide pleasing arrangements and complete wall coverage. The present invention also includes methods of manufacture, which ensures the natural appearance of stone or wood by imaging a natural surface, such as stone or wood, and preparing a mold from that image to mass produce a replica of that particular surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2007Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: New Technology Resources, Inc.Inventors: Robert J Race, Paul J. Forsberg, Edward Alan Knudson, John Fitzgerald Dolan, Daryl Pilarski, Joel Forsberg
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Patent number: 7866923Abstract: The present invention relates to mass confinement cells that may be used in retaining walls and earth retention systems that has a natural earthen appearance or other aesthetic design and is resistant to damage and wear caused by the environment. The mass confinement cells are generally light-weight and include a continuous chamber that at least partially aligns with confinement cells positioned above and below, thereby allowing the intermingling of fill material between adjacent cells. The mass confinement cells are capable of accepting and retaining any type of filling material. The filling material provides weight, stability and security to a retaining wall constructed of such mass confinement cells.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2006Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: New Technology Resources, Inc.Inventors: Edward Alan Knudson, John Fitzgerald Dolan, Robert J Race, Timothy Paul Bendell, Vishal Nanasaheb Lokhande, Daniel Darst, Eric Jason Krause
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Patent number: 7854573Abstract: The present invention relates to environment resistant landscaping products, such as retaining wall and earth retention products, edgers, paving stones and the like, that provide a natural earthen appearance, such as rock, stone, sand, soil, clay, wood, trees and foliage, water, or any other natural earthen appearance. The present invention also includes a mass confinement cell that may be used in retaining walls and earth retention systems that has a natural earthen appearance and is resistant to damage and wear caused by the environment. The mass confinement cells are generally light-weight and include a continuous chamber that at least partially aligns with confinement cells positioned above and below, thereby allowing the intermingling of fill material between adjacent cells. The mass confinement cells are capable of accepting and retaining any type of filling material. The filling material provides weight, stability and security to a retaining wall constructed of such mass confinement cells.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2006Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: New Technology Resources, Inc.Inventors: Edward Alan Knudson, John Fitzgerald Dolan, Robert J Race, Lee Gordon Macklem, Vishal Nanasaheb Lokhande, Daniel Darst, Eric Jason Krause
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Publication number: 20080310926Abstract: The present invention relates to a retaining wall block that is resistant to damage and wear caused by the environment it is placed into. The deterioration resistant block is generally a hollowed frame or shell of a deterioration resistant material that is lightweight and is configured to accept and retain any type of filling material. The filling material provides weight and stability to the retaining wall block and also provides weight, stability and security to a retaining wall constructed of such blocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: NEW TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES, INC.Inventors: Edward Alan Knudson, John Fitzgerald Dolan
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Publication number: 20080310925Abstract: The present invention relates to a retaining wall planter block that is resistant to damage and wear caused by the environment in which it is placed, but also accommodates the growth of desired vegetation. The planter block contains a fill material that is conducive to vegetation growth, and has apertures for the emerging vegetation. The deterioration resistant planter block is generally a hollowed frame or shell of a deterioration resistant material that is light-weight and is configured to accept and retain any type of organic filling material and seeds. The filling material provides weight and stability to the retaining wall planter block and also provides weight, stability and security to a retaining wall constructed of such planter blocks, as well as suitable growth medium for the vegetation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2007Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: NEW TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES, INC.Inventors: Edward Alan Knudson, John Fitzgerald Dolan
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Patent number: 7198435Abstract: The present invention relates to a retaining wall block that is resistant to damage and wear caused by the environment and includes a chamber, which allows the flow of fill material to adjacent blocks below and above. The deterioration resistant block is generally a hollowed frame or shell of a deterioration resistant material that is light-weight and is configured to interlock with adjacent blocks, thereby forming a continuous chamber capable of accepting and retaining any type of filling material. The filling material provides weight, stability and security to a retaining wall constructed of such blocks.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2005Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: New Technology Resources, Inc.Inventors: John Fitzgerald Dolan, Edward Alan Knudson
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Patent number: 6817154Abstract: The present invention relates to a retaining wall block that is resistant to damage and wear caused by the environment it is placed into. The deterioration resistant block is generally a hollowed frame or shell of a deterioration resistant material that is lightweight and is configured to accept and retain any type of filling material. The filling material provides weight and stability to the retaining wall block and also provides weight, stability and security to a retaining wall constructed of such blocks.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2002Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: New Technology Resources, Inc.Inventors: John Fitzgerald Dolan, Edward Alan Knudson
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Publication number: 20040156687Abstract: The present invention relates to a retaining wall planter block that is resistant to damage and wear caused by the environment in which it is placed, but also accommodates the growth of desired vegetation. The planter block contains a fill material that is conducive to vegetation growth, and has apertures for the emerging vegetation. The deterioration resistant planter block is generally a hollowed frame or shell of a deterioration resistant material that is light-weight and is configured to accept and retain any type of organic filling material and seeds. The filling material provides weight and stability to the retaining wall planter block and also provides weight, stability and security to a retaining wall constructed of such planter blocks, as well as suitable growth medium for the vegetation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2004Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventors: Edward Alan Knudson, John Fitzgerald Dolan
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Patent number: 6695544Abstract: A retaining wall planter block that is resistant to damage and wear caused by the environment in which it is placed, but also accommodates the growth of desired vegetation. The planter block contains a fill material that is conducive to vegetation growth, and has apertures for the emerging vegetation. The deterioration resistant planter block is generally a hollowed frame or shell of a deterioration resistant material that is light-weight and is configured to accept and retain any type of organic filling material and seeds. The filling material provides weight and stability to the retaining wall planter block and also provides weight, stability and security to a retaining wall constructed of such planter blocks, as well as suitable growth medium for the vegetation.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2001Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: New Technology Resources, Inc.Inventors: Edward Alan Knudson, John Fitzgerald Dolan
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Patent number: 6571529Abstract: The present invention relates to a retaining wall block that is resistant to damage and wear caused by the environment it is placed into. The deterioration resistant block is generally a hollowed frame or shell of a deterioration resistant material that is lightweight and is configured to accept and retain any type of filling material. The filling material provides weight and stability to the retaining wall block and also provides weight, stability and security to a retaining wall constructed of such blocks.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2000Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Assignee: New Technology Resources, Inc.Inventors: Edward Alan Knudson, John Fitzgerald Dolan
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Publication number: 20030093967Abstract: The present invention relates to a retaining wall block that is resistant to damage and wear caused by the environment it is placed into. The deterioration resistant block is generally a hollowed frame or shell of a deterioration resistant material that is lightweight and is configured to accept and retain any type of filling material. The filling material provides weight and stability to the retaining wall block and also provides weight, stability and security to a retaining wall constructed of such blocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2002Publication date: May 22, 2003Inventors: John Fitzgerald Dolan, Edward Alan Knudson
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Publication number: 20030086764Abstract: The present invention relates to a retaining wall planter block that is resistant to damage and wear caused by the environment in which it is placed, but also accommodates the growth of desired vegetation. The planter block contains a fill material that is conducive to vegetation growth, and has apertures for the emerging vegetation. The deterioration resistant planter block is generally a hollowed frame or shell of a deterioration resistant material that is light-weight and is configured to accept and retain any type of organic filling material and seeds. The filling material provides weight and stability to the retaining wall planter block and also provides weight, stability and security to a retaining wall constructed of such planter blocks, as well as suitable growth medium for the vegetation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2001Publication date: May 8, 2003Inventors: Edward Alan Knudson, John Fitzgerald Dolan
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Publication number: 20020069595Abstract: The present invention relates to a retaining wall block that is resistant to damage and wear caused by the environment it is placed into. The deterioration resistant block is generally a hollowed frame or shell of a deterioration resistant material that is lightweight and is configured to accept and retain any type of filling material. The filling material provides weight and stability to the retaining wall block and also provides weight, stability and security to a retaining wall constructed of such blocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2000Publication date: June 13, 2002Inventors: Edward Alan Knudson, John Fitzgerald Dolan