Patents by Inventor Heidi Marie Bowlus

Heidi Marie Bowlus 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: 8464477
    Abstract: Seismic base isolation and energy dissipation device using a plurality of swing plate's that are placed on a central wall. This arrangement creates a strong load bearing swing beam that moves in true pendulum fashion. This system is placed between the structural load and its foundation. This seismic wave base isolation system has the purpose of absorbing seismic wave displacement energy in all directions. This unique design can scale up for very large and heavy loads or scale down to protect sensitive cargo and equipment from destructive motion. The swing plates inside the swing beam will provide support and absorption of motion by moving as a pendulum and therefore redirecting and dissipating seismic energy. This system has a simple design shape and is therefore inexpensive to construct, is easy to engineer and deploy, it requires no uncommon material and requires very little maintenance or advanced electronics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Inventors: Larry Richard Bowlus, Heidi Marie Bowlus, Robert Hawley Bowlus, Rebecka Joymae Bowlus, Ambrosia Danielle Bowlus, Katherine Leigh Bowlus, Marvin Jones
  • Publication number: 20130042546
    Abstract: Seismic base isolation and energy dissipation device using a plurality of swing plate's that are placed on a central wall. This arrangement creates a strong load bearing swing beam that moves in true pendulum fashion. This system is placed between the structural load and its foundation. This seismic wave base isolation system has the purpose of absorbing seismic wave displacement energy in all directions. This unique design can scale up for very large and heavy loads or scale down to protect sensitive cargo and equipment from destructive motion. The swing plates inside the swing beam will provide support and absorption of motion by moving as a pendulum and therefore redirecting and dissipating seismic energy. This system has a simple design shape and is therefore inexpensive to construct, is easy to engineer and deploy, it requires no uncommon material and requires very little maintenance or advanced electronics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Inventors: Larry Richard Bowlus, Rebecka Joymae Bowlus, Ambrosia Bowlus, Heidi Marie Bowlus, Katherine Leigh Bowlus, Robert Hawley Bowlus, Marvin Jones
  • Patent number: 8074294
    Abstract: A wearable spinal protective apparatus is presented which will protect all parts of the human spinal column from cervical to lumbosacral vertebrae during high velocity activities. The apparatus is worn by user to cover the entire backside from neck and shoulders down, to be secured around the hips. This apparatus has many sections each uniquely designed to work together to reduce all forms of spinal injury. Protection provided by this apparatus is most valuable during high velocity activities. Because of its unique sectional design this apparatus can be tailored to match any size individual and any level of protection desired. The design of this apparatus goes well beyond the prior art of simple hard shell and padding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Inventors: Larry Richard Bowlus, Heidi Marie Bowlus, James Brian Szender
  • Publication number: 20100122404
    Abstract: A wearable spinal protective apparatus is presented which will protect all parts of the human spinal column from cervical to lumbosacral vertebrae during high velocity activities. The apparatus is worn by user to cover the entire backside from neck and shoulders down, to be secured around the hips. This apparatus has many sections each uniquely designed to work together to reduce all forms of spinal injury. Protection provided by this apparatus is most valuable during high velocity activities. Because of its unique sectional design this apparatus can be tailored to match any size individual and any level of protection desired. The design of this apparatus goes well beyond the prior art of simple hard shell and padding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventors: Larry Richard Bowlus, Heidi Marie Bowlus, James Brian Szender