Patents by Inventor Roger W. Tikka

Roger W. Tikka 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).

  • Reinforced wall structures and methods
    Patent number: 6662516
    Abstract: Reinforced wall structures and methods for strengthening wall structures to more effectively resist damage produced by seismically induced forces are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a method for strengthening a double wall structure comprises forming plural layers of a foamable, adhesive material in the cavity between the two wall portions of the double wall structure to bond together the wall portions. According to another embodiment, a method for strengthening a single wall comprises spacing a sheathing layer from one surface of the wall so as to define a cavity therebetween. A plurality of structural members are positioned outside of the cavity so as to support the inner form. A foamable, adhesive material is introduced into the cavity to bond together the inner form and the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Seismic Rehab, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald G. Vandehey, Raymond T. Miller, Roger W. Tikka
  • Reinforced wall structures and methods
    Publication number: 20020108347
    Abstract: Reinforced wall structures and methods for strengthening wall structures to more effectively resist damage produced by seismically induced forces are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a method for strengthening a double wall structure comprises forming plural layers of a foamable, adhesive material in the cavity between the two wall portions of the double wall structure to bond together the wall portions. According to another embodiment, a method for strengthening a single wall comprises spacing a sheathing layer from one surface of the wall so as to define a cavity therebetween. A plurality of structural members are positioned outside of the cavity so as to support the inner form. A foamable, adhesive material is introduced into the cavity to bond together the inner form and the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Applicant: Seismic Rehab, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald G. Vandehey, Raymond T. Miller, Roger W. Tikka