Patents by Inventor John Cogburn

John Cogburn 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).

  • Publication number: 20170260735
    Abstract: A method of constructing an inhabitable underground structure is disclosed that comprises the steps: creating a cutout in the earth at a desired location to generally match a desired shape of an interior of the underground structure; applying a reinforcement structure to an outer perimeter of the cutout; and applying shotcrete over the reinforcement structure to create a monolithic underground structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: John Cogburn
  • Patent number: 9605423
    Abstract: A method of constructing an inhabitable underground structure is disclosed that comprises the steps: creating a cutout in the earth at a desired location to generally match a desired shape of an interior of the underground structure; applying a reinforcement structure to an outer perimeter of the cutout; and applying shotcrete over the reinforcement structure to create a monolithic underground structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Inventor: John Cogburn
  • Publication number: 20160060858
    Abstract: A method of constructing an inhabitable underground structure is disclosed that comprises the steps: creating a cutout in the earth at a desired location to generally match a desired shape of an interior of the underground structure; applying a reinforcement structure to an outer perimeter of the cutout; and applying shotcrete over the reinforcement structure to create a monolithic underground structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventor: John Cogburn
  • Patent number: 9181690
    Abstract: A method of constructing an inhabitable underground structure is disclosed that comprises the steps: creating a cutout in the earth at a desired location to generally match a desired shape of an interior of the underground structure; applying a reinforcement structure to an outer perimeter of the cutout; and applying shotcrete over the reinforcement structure to create a monolithic underground structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Inventor: John Cogburn
  • Publication number: 20140250803
    Abstract: A method of constructing an inhabitable underground structure is disclosed that comprises the steps: creating a cutout in the earth at a desired location to generally match a desired shape of an interior of the underground structure; applying a reinforcement structure to an outer perimeter of the cutout; and applying shotcrete over the reinforcement structure to create a monolithic underground structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventor: John Cogburn
  • Patent number: 8650830
    Abstract: A method of constructing an inhabitable underground structure is disclosed that comprises the steps: creating a cutout in the earth at a desired location to generally match a desired shape of an interior of the underground structure; applying a reinforcement structure to an outer perimeter of the cutout; and applying shotcrete over the reinforcement structure to create a monolithic underground structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventor: John Cogburn
  • Publication number: 20130186035
    Abstract: A method of constructing an inhabitable underground structure is disclosed that comprises the steps: creating a cutout in the earth at a desired location to generally match a desired shape of an interior of the underground structure; applying a reinforcement structure to an outer perimeter of the cutout; and applying shotcrete over the reinforcement structure to create a monolithic underground structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Inventor: John Cogburn
  • Publication number: 20070089700
    Abstract: Fused silica exhaust port liners for internal combustion engines are cast into engine head metals such as gray iron by employing compliant insulating layers to protect the liner against high casting temperatures and subsequently dampen engine vibrations that could otherwise structurally damage the liners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventor: John Cogburn