Patents Assigned to Societe Civile des Brevets Henri C. Vidal
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Patent number: 6336773Abstract: A modular block wall includes dry cast, unreinforced modular wall blocks with anchor type, or frictional type or composite type soil stabilizing elements recessed therein and attached thereto by vertical rods which also connect the blocks together. The soil stabilizing elements are positioned in counterbores or slots in the blocks and project into the compacted soil behind the courses of modular wall blocks. Alternative stabilizing element designs may be used with the modular wall blocks and other types of facing elements in a mechanically stabilized earth structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1999Date of Patent: January 8, 2002Assignee: Societe Civile des Brevets Henri C. VidalInventors: Peter L. Anderson, Michael J. Cowell, Dan J. Hotek
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Patent number: 5951209Abstract: An earthen work bulk form construction has a wire mesh facing and granular compactable fill with stabilizing members projecting horizontally into the fill from the front facing. The front facing is comprised of modular shaped panels which form a mosaic pattern that enables construction of the wall with non-adjacent panels serving to facilitate and support adjacent panels. Connection of the stabilizing members to the front panels is effected through a quick engagement and locking handle bar connector.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 1998Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Assignee: Societe Civile des Brevets Henri C. VidalInventors: Peter L. Anderson, Michael J. Cowell, Dan J. Hotek
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Patent number: 5839855Abstract: A facing element 20 is formed from cast concrete and provided with a connecting member 23 located in a recess 22. The element is particularly appropriate for use in combination with flexible reinforcing strips. The connecting member may be a simple molded cylinder of plastics or alternatively it may be partly or wholly formed of concrete and be cast integrally with the rest of the facing element. The casting may be facilitated by means of a plastic shell which is set into the concrete and defines the connecting member and recess. To strengthen the connecting member, a reinforcing bar passes through its center.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 1996Date of Patent: November 24, 1998Assignee: Societe Civile des Brevets Henri C. VidalInventors: Peter Anderson, Michael Joseph Cowell, Jean-Marc Jailloux, Pierre Segrestin
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Patent number: 5730559Abstract: An earthen work bulk form construction has a wire mesh facing and granular compactable fill with stabilizing members projecting horizontally into the fill from the front facing. The front facing is comprised of modular shaped panels which form a mosaic pattern that enables construction of the wall with non-adjacent panels serving to facilitate and support adjacent panels. Connection of the stabilizing members to the front panels is effected through a quick engagement and locking handle bar connector.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 1996Date of Patent: March 24, 1998Assignee: Societe Civile des Brevets Henri C. VidalInventors: Peter L. Anderson, Michael J. Cowell, Dan J. Hotek
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Patent number: 5707184Abstract: A retaining wall construction comprises modular facing blocks connected by fasteners to anchoring blocks positioned behind the facing blocks. The facing blocks are arranged in courses which overlap one another. The facing blocks, as well as the anchor blocks, have hollow, vertical throughbores. This enables interconnection of the back wall of the facing block with the anchor block by means of various types of fasteners. The retaining wall construction is especially useful in the construction of low height, gravity type walls.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 1995Date of Patent: January 13, 1998Assignee: Societe Civile des Brevets Henri C. VidalInventors: Peter L. Anderson, Michael J. Cowell, Dan J. Hotek
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Patent number: 5642968Abstract: A modular block wall includes dry cast, unreinforced modular wall blocks with anchor type, or frictional type or composite type soil stabilizing elements recessed therein and attached thereto by vertical rods which also connect the blocks together. The soil stabilizing elements project into the compacted soil behind the courses of modular wall blocks from counterbores or slots in the blocks.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 1995Date of Patent: July 1, 1997Assignee: Societe Civile des Brevets Henri C. VidalInventors: Peter L. Anderson, Michael J. Cowell, Dan J. Hotek
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Patent number: 5624211Abstract: A modular block wall includes dry cast, unreinforced modular wall blocks with anchor type, or frictional type or composite type soil stabilizing elements recessed therein and attached thereto by vertical rods which also connect the blocks together. The soil stabilizing elements are positioned in counterbores or slots in the blocks and project into the compacted soil behind the courses of modular wall blocks.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 1994Date of Patent: April 29, 1997Assignee: Societe Civile Des Brevets Henri C. VidalInventors: Peter L. Anderson, Michael J. Cowell, Dan J. Hotek
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Patent number: 5507599Abstract: A modular block wall includes dry cast, unreinforced modular wall blocks with anchor type, or frictional type or composite type soil stabilizing elements recessed therein and attached thereto by vertical rods which also connect the blocks together. The soil stabilizing elements project into the compacted soil behind the courses of modular wall blocks from counterbores or slots in the blocks.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1993Date of Patent: April 16, 1996Assignee: Societe Civile des Brevets Henri C. VidalInventors: Peter L. Anderson, Michael J. Cowell, Dan J. Hotek
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Patent number: 5487623Abstract: A modular block wall includes dry cast, unreinforced modular wall blocks with anchor type, or frictional type or composite type soil stabilizing elements recessed therein and attached thereto by vertical rods which also connect the blocks together. The soil stabilizing elements are positioned in counterbores or slots in the blocks and project into the compacted soil behind the courses of modular wall blocks.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 1993Date of Patent: January 30, 1996Assignee: Societe Civile des Brevets Henri C. VidalInventors: Peter L. Anderson, Michael J. Cowell, Dan J. Hotek
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Patent number: 5474405Abstract: A retaining wall construction comprises modular facing blocks connected by fasteners to anchoring blocks positioned behind the facing blocks. The facing blocks are arranged in courses which overlap one another. The facing blocks, as well as the anchor blocks, have hollow, vertical throughbores. This enables interconnection of the back wall of the facing block with the anchor block by means of various types of fasteners. The retaining wall construction is especially useful in the construction of low height, gravity type walls.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1993Date of Patent: December 12, 1995Assignee: Societe Civile des Brevets Henri C. VidalInventors: Peter L. Anderson, Michael J. Cowell, Dan J. Hotek
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Patent number: D345426Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1993Date of Patent: March 22, 1994Assignee: Societe Civile des Brevets Henri C. VidalInventors: Peter L. Anderson, Michael J. Cowell, Dan J. Hotek
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Patent number: D347070Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1993Date of Patent: May 17, 1994Assignee: Societe Civile des Brevets Henri C. VidalInventors: Peter L. Anderson, Michael J. Cowell, Dan J. Hotek