Patents by Inventor John J. Peirce, Jr.

John J. Peirce, 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: 4911582
    Abstract: A replacement earth retaining wall and a method for modifying, repairing, or replacing an existing earth retaining wall is disclosed. The replacement wall includes a reinforced concrete facing, and soil nails or tiebacks with specially fabricated anchorhead assemblies. The structure includes a concrete panel cast adjacent the face of an existing retaining wall such as a corrugated bin type wall. Tiebacks or soil nails are installed through the existing wall and are encased in the reinforced concrete panel. During construction, tiebacks, where used, are installed through the existing wall and are tensioned against the front face of the existing wall before the concrete panel is cast. The concrete panel is supported by and encases the anchorhead assemblies and covers the outer face of the existing wall. The anchorhead assembly includes a load distribution member, a tube, and tension studs extending from the load distribution member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 27, 1990
    Assignee: Schnabel Foundation Company
    Inventors: John J. Peirce, Jr., David E. Weatherby