Patents by Inventor Bryan D. Toone

Bryan D. Toone 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).

  • Apparatus and method for reinforcing concrete using rebar supports
    Patent number: 6883289
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for suspending and positioning structural reinforcement elements such as rebar within a framework for a slab-on-grade foundation or other type of concrete structure. Each rebar support of the present invention comprises a plurality of rebar support arms that, in concert with the other components of the foundation or concrete structure, supports one or more pieces of rebar in a desired orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Inventors: Brian M. Juedes, Bryan D. Toone, Erik Meeker
  • Apparatus and method for reinforcing concrete using intersectional tendon support structures
    Publication number: 20040206030
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for positioning and supporting multi-stranded cables (tendons) within a slab-on-grade foundation or other type of concrete structure. Each tendon support structure of the present invention comprises at least one tendon support arm that, in concert with the other components of the foundation or concrete structure, supports one or more tendons in a desired orientation within a slab-on-grade construction. The most preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a support base with a removably insertable portion for suspending support tendons in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2004
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventors: Brian M. Juedes, Bryan D. Toone
  • Apparatus and method for reinforcing concrete using rebar supports
    Publication number: 20040099785
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for suspending and positioning structural reinforcement elements such as rebar within a framework for a slab-on-grade foundation or other type of concrete structure. Each rebar support of the present invention comprises a plurality of rebar support arms that, in concert with the other components of the foundation or concrete structure, supports one or more pieces of rebar in a desired orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: Brian M. Juedes, Bryan D. Toone, Erik Meeker
  • Apparatus and method for reinforcing concrete using rebar isolators
    Patent number: 6637171
    Abstract: According to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, an apparatus and method for suspending rebar is disclosed. The rebar isolator of the present invention comprises a pointed metal spike or stake with one or more hollow-bodied rebar supports. Each of the hollow-bodied rebar supports has a support arm which supports the horizontally-positioned rebar. In addition, the spike or stake portion of the rebar isolator has a number of crimped zones which prevent the support arms from shifting downward or rotating in place when the concrete is poured over the horizontally-positioned rebar. The number of crimped zones corresponds to the number of hollow-bodied cylindrical rebar isolator supports and one crimped zone is located immediately below each of the support arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Inventor: Bryan D. Toone