Patents by Inventor Gery Swink

Gery Swink 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).

  • Form for making structures
    Patent number: 11312042
    Abstract: A form for forming a void or an architectural feature of a predetermined configuration in a moldable forming composition is disclosed. Embodiments of the invention provide an adjustable form body having first and second sides, said form body configurable between a first substantially planar position and a second non-planar position. In some embodiments, the form comprises a surface coating. A form body according to example embodiments of the invention has a plurality of grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: ABT FOAM, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph E. Brafford, Jr., Gery Swink, Kenneth L. Mahaffey
  • TRENCH FORM MOUNTING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20210372112
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a trench former assembly and a method of constructing a trench using the trench former assembly. Typically, the trench former assembly comprises a forming member and a corresponding retention and removal system. The forming member is structured to facilitate forming the trench, while the retention and removal system is structured to suspend the forming member and support the forming member against displacement and rotation during forming of the trench. Embodiments of the invention are also directed to a dual-pour type trench former assembly for forming a multi-layer trench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: ABT, INC.
    Inventors: Charles Gunter, Gery Swink, Jim Flora, Tom Simon
  • Interlocking form assembly
    Patent number: 10378223
    Abstract: A form assembly for creating structural supports is disclosed. Embodiments of the present invention provide a form assembly for molding a structural support of a predetermined configuration using a moldable forming composition. The present invention provides non-planar interlocking stackable form members for adjusting the height of molded support structures such as joists and beams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: ABT, Inc.
    Inventors: Gery Swink, Ken Mahaffey
  • INTERLOCKING FORM ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20160010347
    Abstract: A form assembly for creating structural supports is disclosed. Embodiments of the present invention provide a form assembly for molding a structural support of a predetermined configuration using a moldable forming composition. The present invention provides non-planar interlocking stackable form members for adjusting the height of molded support structures such as joists and beams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Gery SWINK, Ken MAHAFFEY
  • FORM FOR MAKING STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20140217644
    Abstract: A form for forming a void or an architectural feature of a predetermined configuration in a moldable forming composition is disclosed. Embodiments of the invention provide an adjustable form body having first and second sides, said form body configurable between a first substantially planar position and a second non-planar position. In some embodiments, the form comprises a surface coating. A form body according to example embodiments of the invention has a plurality of grooves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventors: Ralph E. Brafford, JR., Gery Swink, Kenneth L. Mehaffey