Patents by Inventor George Clinton Brookhart, Jr.

George Clinton Brookhart, Jr. 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: 8938923
    Abstract: A prefabricated concrete pole base and adjustable method of connection and use to receive, support, and stabilize light poles and the like having different hole mounting patterns, securing the pole to the base and facilitating rapid installation of poles while eliminating the need for on-site concrete forms and lengthy concrete cure times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Nyce, Kelly Patterson, George Clinton Brookhart, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20130036678
    Abstract: A prefabricated concrete pole base and adjustable method of connection and use to receive, support, and stabilize light poles and the like having different hole mounting patterns, securing the pole to the base and facilitating rapid installation of poles while eliminating the need for on-site concrete forms and lengthy concrete cure times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventors: DANIEL NYCE, Kelly Patterson, George Clinton Brookhart, JR.
  • Publication number: 20130036679
    Abstract: A prefabricated concrete pole base and adjustable method of connection and use to receive, support, and stabilize light poles and the like having different hole mounting patterns, securing the pole to the base and facilitating rapid installation of poles while eliminating the need for on-site concrete forms and lengthy concrete cure times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventors: DANIEL NYCE, KELLY PATTERSON, GEORGE CLINTON BROOKHART, JR.
  • Patent number: 6149067
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a precast railway crossing slab adapted to extend transversely across the surface of conventional railway ties, with slots or gaps dimensioned and disposed to receive a pair of railway rails therethrough. The crossing slab includes a post-tensioning system in which metal cable strands or tendons are sheathed within plastic tubes and are positioned in the slab mold frame prior, to pouring of concrete. Tendon anchors are also disposed in the slab mold frame prior to pouring. After the concrete hardens, a hydraulic jack is used to tension and anchor the tendons in a stressed condition, thus providing reinforcement to the slab. The railway crossing slab of the present invention may be utilized with or without surface or edge metal plating. Flange way fillers which typically comprise rubber strips extending between the sidewalls of the metal rail and the concrete slab may optionally be employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.
    Inventors: George Clinton Brookhart, Jr., James A. Baker, Paul B. Miller
  • Patent number: 6016968
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a precast railway crossing slab adapted to extend transversely across the surface of conventional railway ties, with slots or gaps dimensioned and disposed to receive a pair of railway rails therethrough. The crossing slab includes a post-tensioning system in which metal cable strands or tendons are sheathed within plastic tubes and are positioned in the slab mold frame prior to pouring of concrete. Tendon anchors are also disposed in the slab mold frame prior to pouring. After the concrete hardens, a hydraulic jack is used to tension and anchor the tendons in a stressed condition, thus providing reinforcement to the slab. The railway crossing slab of the present invention may be utilized with or without surface or edge metal plating. Flange way fillers which typically comprise rubber strips extending between the sidewalls of the metal rail and the concrete slab may optionally be employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.
    Inventors: George Clinton Brookhart, Jr., James A. Baker, Paul B. Miller
  • Patent number: 5924630
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a precast railway crossing slab adapted to extend transversely across the surface of conventional railway ties, with slots or gaps dimensioned and disposed to receive a pair of railway rails therethrough. The crossing slab includes a post-tensioning system in which metal cable strands or tendons are sheathed within plastic tubes and are positioned in the slab mold frame prior to pouring of concrete. Tendon anchors are also disposed in the slab mold frame prior to pouring. After the concrete hardens, a hydraulic jack is used to tension and anchor the tendons in a stressed condition, thus providing reinforcement to the slab. The railway crossing slab of the present invention may be utilized with or without surface or edge metal plating. Flange way fillers which typically comprise rubber strips extending between the sidewalls of the metal rail and the concrete slab may optionally be employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.
    Inventors: George Clinton Brookhart, Jr., James A. Baker, Paul B. Miller