Patents by Inventor Arie Donkersloot

Arie Donkersloot 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: 6213688
    Abstract: An earth retaining wall formed by a plurality of panels which are matingly stacked together in jigsaw puzzle like fashion against an earth embankment. The panels are arranged one above another and are held together by vertical bars which pass through hollow pipes formed at peripheral portions of each panel. Each bar is formed at a terminal end with a ball foot formation which rests in a matingly engageable ball foot formation plate or footing positioned in the embankment. The upper terminal end of the wall is capped by a plate member. Wave breakers can be installed on the faces of the panels when the wall is employed as a sea wall. Two walls also can be installed in cooperative fashion to function as a water dam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Inventor: Arie Donkersloot, Sr.
  • Patent number: 3952528
    Abstract: A boat dock structure horizontally suspended on the edge of a shore of a body of water in a cantilever mode. Guard rail stanchions are fastened onto the top of the dock structure so that no part of the dock is in contact with the water. The dock structure may be connected to a pillar assembly which is adjustable in height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1976
    Inventor: Arie Donkersloot