Patents by Inventor Douglas E. Bowen

Douglas E. Bowen 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: 7281356
    Abstract: A support module interconnects with other support modules to support a number of core elements for encapsulation within a concrete structure. The module has a planar frame defining first and second cutouts. Each cutout has an arc shape so that when modules are assembled, the cutouts of different modules define a circular aperture for closely receiving one of the core elements. Each cutout has a first peripheral arc portion and a concentric second arc portion larger than the first portion. The first portion provides an aperture of a first diameter, and upon removal of the first portion, the second portion provides an aperture of a larger second diameter. The frame having connection elements that to connect with other support modules to securely receive the core elements. The module may include a separately formed arcuate insert fastened to the cutout to provide a smaller aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Bowco Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Sanftleben, Douglas E. Bowen
  • Publication number: 20040168395
    Abstract: A support module interconnects with other support modules to support a number of core elements for encapsulation within a concrete structure. The module has a planar frame defining first and second cutouts. Each cutout has an arc shape so that when modules are assembled, the cutouts of different modules define a circular aperture for closely receiving one of the core elements. Each cutout has a first peripheral arc portion and a concentric second arc portion larger than the first portion. The first portion provides an aperture of a first diameter, and upon removal of the first portion, the second portion provides an aperture of a larger second diameter. The frame having connection elements that to connect with other support modules to securely receive the core elements. The module may include a separately formed arcuate insert fastened to the cutout to provide a smaller aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Applicant: Bowco Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Sanftleben, Douglas E. Bowen
  • Patent number: 6715247
    Abstract: A support module for interconnecting to like support modules serves to support a number of core elements for encapsulation within a concrete structure. The module has a planar frame defining a first cutout and a second cutout. Each cutout has an arc shape, such that the cutouts from different modules define a circular aperture for closely receiving one of the core elements. The frame has extending portions with connection elements that connect with other support modules to securely receive the core elements. The extending portions are located about the periphery of the frame so that they are able to connect to other support modules in four orthogonal directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Bowco Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Sanftleben, Douglas E. Bowen
  • Publication number: 20040060249
    Abstract: A support module for interconnecting to like support modules serves to support a number of core elements for encapsulation within a concrete structure. The module has a planar frame defining a first cutout and a second cutout. Each cutout has an arc shape, such that the cutouts from different modules define a circular aperture for closely receiving one of the core elements. The frame has extending portions with connection elements that connect with other support modules to securely receive the core elements. The extending portions are located about the periphery of the frame so that they are able to connect to other support modules in four orthogonal directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Applicant: Bowco Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Sanftleben, Douglas E. Bowen