Patents Assigned to Forward Ventures, LP
  • Grounding of electrical structures
    Patent number: 7230808
    Abstract: Placement of a conductive polymer composition grounding material at frequent points in an integrated electric transmission and distribution system to minimize transmission of harmonics and the resulting electrical losses is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Forward Ventures, LP
    Inventors: Norman Kirby, Fu Tian, Richard C. Hannay, Walter Coffer
  • Conductor polymer backfill composition and method of use as a reinforcement material for utility poles
    Patent number: 6908261
    Abstract: A conductive polymer backfill composition and method of use for setting or resetting structures such as utility poles is described. The backfill material is effective in simultaneously reinforcing and electrically grounding the utility pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Forward Ventures, LP
    Inventors: Richard C. Hannay, Norman Kirby, Richard A. Owen, Fu Tian