Patents by Inventor Bret H. Ashton

Bret H. Ashton 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).

  • Wood support piling with composite wrappings and method for reinforcing the same
    Patent number: 6872030
    Abstract: A wood support piling is reinforced by a composite wrapping. The composite wrapping is formed on the wood piling by a filament winding process. Filament strands are impregnated with resin and wrapped around the wood piling under tension. The resin is allowed to cure to form a seamless layer which is uniform in thickness and materials. The composite wrapping is bonded to the wood piling and applies a compressive force on the wood piling to improve its strength characteristics. The composite wrapping may be applied to a portion of the wood piling where reinforcement is needed so that the piling can be manufactured economically. The composite wrapping protects the piling against deterioration and reduces the need for chemical preservatives which are harmful to the environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Assignee: North Pacific Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret H. Ashton, Clint H. Ashton
  • Wood support piling with composite wrapping
    Publication number: 20030143037
    Abstract: A wood support piling is reinforced by a composite wrapping. The composite wrapping is formed on the wood piling by a filament winding process. Filament strands are impregnated with resin and wrapped around the wood piling under tension. The resin is allowed to cure to form a seamless layer which is uniform in thickness and materials. The composite wrapping is bonded to the wood piling and applies a compressive force on the wood piling to improve its strength characteristics. The composite wrapping may be applied to a portion of the wood piling where reinforcement is needed so that the piling can be manufactured economically. The composite wrapping protects the piling against deterioration and reduces the need for chemical preservatives which are harmful to the environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Applicant: Wasatch Technologies Corporation, a Utah Corporation
    Inventors: Bret H. Ashton, Clint H. Ashton