Patents Assigned to Oldcastle Precast, Inc.
  • Patent number: 9174798
    Abstract: A subgrade vault system and method of forming the same is provided. Specifically, a subgrade vault suitable for housing utility and similar equipment is provided, the vault comprising a main body portion, a cap, and a lid that may be selectively secured to prevent or deter unauthorized access to vault contents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Freeman
  • Patent number: 9157211
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to precast cantilevered retaining walls and methods of using and forming precast cantilevered retaining walls. More specifically, the present invention relates to a cantilevered concrete retaining wall having a base shear key and blockouts for receiving a material that substantially impedes the wing wall from sliding or other inadvertent movement, to a method of retaining a soil embankment with a cantilevered concrete retaining wall, and to a method of manufacturing a precast concrete cantilevered retaining wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven C. Hiester
  • Publication number: 20150117963
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to precast cantilevered retaining walls. More specifically, the present invention relates to a cantilevered concrete retaining wall having a base shear key and blockouts for receiving a material that substantially impedes the wing wall from sliding or other inadvertent movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven C. Hiester
  • Patent number: 8985897
    Abstract: A precast concrete storm water assembly comprised of a plurality of modular precast concrete components is provided. More specifically, a fluid collection and containment system is provided that comprises a plurality of underground modules and permeable devices, such as ground level pavers, to allow the ingress of fluid at a predetermined rate. Various permeable and non-permeable conduits are also contemplated for conveying fluid within the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Brad Boulton, Steve Kingsland
  • Patent number: 8938923
    Abstract: A prefabricated concrete pole base and adjustable method of connection and use to receive, support, and stabilize light poles and the like having different hole mounting patterns, securing the pole to the base and facilitating rapid installation of poles while eliminating the need for on-site concrete forms and lengthy concrete cure times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Nyce, Kelly Patterson, George Clinton Brookhart, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8911626
    Abstract: The invention provides a bioretention system comprising one or more chambers and a high flow bypass system with top and bottom weirs for water filtration and storm water flow management. The invention also provides methods that are useful for managing storm water flow and inhibiting the flow of pollutants, debris, and other contaminants into drainage systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas Paul Allard
  • Publication number: 20140326332
    Abstract: A waste or storm water pumping station and system used to pump water from a lower elevation to a higher elevation during the process of moving or managing the water is disclosed herein. The pumping station has a wet well collection chamber with a sloped floor and an integral valve vault chamber cast within the pump station body, which results in increased storage capacity in the wet well chamber for pump station components. Additionally, the pumping station may be installed as a single unit of equal depth to eliminate differential settlement and multiple or uneven excavations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.
    Inventor: Ken Pasco
  • Publication number: 20140314501
    Abstract: A retaining wall system is provided for mechanically stabilizing an earthen wall. The system comprises anchor receiving channels, anchoring tie back strips, and a plurality of connecting anchors. A face panel comprises at least one fastener receiving channel and a prefabricated wall fascia panel. Tie back members extend from the wall panels and are to be embedded within the earthen soil or backfill material thereby securing the tie backs and the wall panels in a fixed assembled, position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.
    Inventor: Robinson Usagani
  • Publication number: 20140286703
    Abstract: A concrete lid for an in-ground utilities box includes a plastic reinforcement structure filled with concrete. The plastic reinforcement structure includes one or more plastic sidewalls that protect the edges of the lid from damage. The upper and lower surfaces of the lid are exposed concrete (with the exception of the upper and lower edges of the one or more plastic sidewalls). The one or more plastic sidewalls laterally surround a plastic reinforcement grid, which is centrally located between the upper and lower edges of the one or more plastic sidewalls. The one or more plastic sidewalls can be integrally formed with the plastic reinforcement grid. The plastic reinforcement grid reinforces the concrete lid, eliminating the need for separate reinforcement material. Support struts can be used to support the plastic reinforcement grid while wet concrete is being poured into the plastic reinforcing structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark J. Jurich, Rickey G. Swartz, Jon R. Reed, Eric C. Freeman, Wolfgang Ott, Paul H. Appelblom, Paul A. Jurich
  • Patent number: 8835757
    Abstract: A subgrade vault system and method of forming the same is provided. Specifically, a subgrade vault suitable for housing utility and similar equipment is provided, the vault comprising a main body portion, a cap, and a lid that may be selectively secured to prevent or deter unauthorized access to vault contents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Freeman
  • Patent number: 8826605
    Abstract: A connector member and system is provided for selectively connecting to an anchor of a precast concrete structure. The connector member comprises arcuate members for rotating the anchor into a position of secure interconnection and serves as a force-transmitting device for contacting the anchor and associated features and structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Recker, James Zachery Petersen, Randy Lance Osborne
  • Patent number: 8821062
    Abstract: A concrete lid for an in-ground utilities box includes a reinforcement structure filled with concrete. The reinforcement structure includes a plastic frame and one or more reinforcing trusses that extend between opposing sidewalls of the plastic frame. The reinforcing trusses also extend substantially between the upper and lower edges of the opposing sidewalls. For example, a reinforcing truss may include a flat truss member that is substantially coplanar with the lower edges of the sidewalls, and an arched truss member that extends towards (but does not reach) a plane defined by the upper edges of the sidewalls. The reinforcing trusses include openings that allow wet concrete to pass through. The sidewalls of the plastic frame protect the edges of the lid from damage. The reinforcing trusses reinforce the concrete lid, eliminating the need for separate reinforcement material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Miller, Stephen L. Miller
  • Publication number: 20140138387
    Abstract: A subgrade vault system with a locking lid assembly is provided. Specifically, a subgrade vault suitable for housing utility and similar equipment is provided, the vault comprising a main body portion, a cap, and a lid that may be selectively secured with one or more rotatable locking mechanisms to prevent or deter unauthorized access to vault contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.
    Inventor: Nguyen Thai Dang
  • Publication number: 20120111866
    Abstract: A subgrade vault system and method of forming the same is provided. Specifically, a subgrade vault suitable for housing utility and similar equipment is provided, the vault comprising a main body portion, a cap, and a lid that may be selectively secured to prevent or deter unauthorized access to vault contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Freeman
  • Patent number: 8113740
    Abstract: A precast concrete storm water vault comprised of modular precast concrete components is provided. More specifically, a vault is provided that consists of a perimeter of footings with integral vertical walls extending therefrom that supports precast concrete roof panels that comprise the top horizontal structural for the placement of pavers, a fill, base, or a driving surface. The storm water vault disclosed may be combined with a filtration system and has easily removable roof panels that facilitates maintenance and cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Brad Boulton, Steve Kingsland
  • Patent number: D654693
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Freeman
  • Patent number: D687473
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark J. Edwards, Kelly Patterson, Jackson D. Bishop, Gregory T. Barner
  • Patent number: D736834
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.
    Inventor: Ken Pasco
  • Patent number: D736835
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.
    Inventor: Ken Pasco
  • Patent number: D737333
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.
    Inventor: Ken Pasco