Patents by Inventor Albert P. Westra

Albert P. Westra 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).

  • Patent number: 6351918
    Abstract: A system is disclosed for securing a layer of insulation in place between two spaced apart wall forms while concrete is poured on both sides of the insulation layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Inventors: Albert P. Westra, Gregory A. Westra
  • Patent number: 6079176
    Abstract: A system for insulating only the interior surface of a concrete wall to be poured between a pair of interior and exterior wall forms. The system includes horizontally extending elongated tie strips which connect to each of the wall forms to hold the wall forms spaced apart, a single layer of insulation positioned in contact with the interior wall form, and a plurality of connectors for securing the single layer of insulation to only the interior surface of the concrete wall. The connectors include an enlarged head portion which engages the insulation and a web portion of smaller cross section which extends through apertures in the insulation and into the space between the wall forms, the web portion including openings for the passage of concrete therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Inventors: Albert P. Westra, Gregory A. Westra