Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Alan Cook

Jeffrey Alan Cook 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).

  • Systems and methods for post-tensioning in concrete support systems
    Patent number: 11680407
    Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for post-tensioning in masonry-based system, especially concrete support systems. In one embodiment, a system is presented that can include an anchor, pocket-former, and bolt, wherein the pocket-former can be configured to engage each of the anchor and bolt to facilitate securing of the system to a form. In another embodiment, a method of post-tensioning is presented, wherein a tendon can be suspended at the live end via connections facilitated by a pocket-former. In another embodiment, a system and method of post-tensioning is presented that prevents a pocket and anchor from being contaminated with debris that could ultimately compromise the integrity of the tensioned material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignees: POST TECH MANUFACTURING, LLC, Nicor Inc.
    Inventors: Evan Langston, Bryant Morgan, Jeffrey Alan Cook
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POST-TENSIONING IN CONCRETE SUPPORT SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20210381239
    Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for post-tensioning in masonry-based system, especially concrete support systems. In one embodiment, a system is presented that can include an anchor, pocket-former, and bolt, wherein the pocket-former can be configured to engage each of the anchor and bolt to facilitate securing of the system to a form. In another embodiment, a method of post-tensioning is presented, wherein a tendon can be suspended at the live end via connections facilitated by a pocket-former. In another embodiment, a system and method of post-tensioning is presented that prevents a pocket and anchor from being contaminated with debris that could ultimately compromise the integrity of the tensioned material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicants: POST TECH MANUFACTURING, LLC, Nicor Inc.
    Inventors: Evan Langston, Bryant Morgan, Jeffrey Alan Cook