Patents by Inventor Chieh-Tzu Chou

Chieh-Tzu Chou 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).

  • Retrofitting method for a beam with an opening
    Patent number: 12291868
    Abstract: A retrofitting method for a beam with an opening is disclosed. The retrofitting method provides a hoop cooperated with an inclined stirrup to form a reinforcement set. The hoop is used to enclose the opening; and the reinforcement set may be selectively adjusted according to the distance between the edge of opening and a column face. The retrofitting method and reinforcement set are not only suitable for openings located in the non-plastic hinge zone of the beam, but also suitable for the openings located in the plastic hinge zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Chien-Kuo Chiu, Min-Yuan Cheng, Chieh-Tzu Chou
  • RETROFITTING METHOD FOR A BEAM WITH AN OPENING
    Publication number: 20230349156
    Abstract: A retrofitting method for a beam with an opening is disclosed. The retrofitting method provides a hoop cooperated with an inclined stirrup to form a reinforcement set. The hoop is used to enclose the opening; and the reinforcement set may be selectively adjusted according to the distance between the edge of opening and a column face. The retrofitting method and reinforcement set are not only suitable for openings located in the non-plastic hinge zone of the beam, but also suitable for the openings located in the plastic hinge zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Chien-Kuo Chiu, Min-Yuan Cheng, Chieh-Tzu Chou