Patents by Inventor John K. Bright

John K. Bright 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).

  • Formation of cellular rigid pavement
    Patent number: 5482399
    Abstract: A method of forming cellular rigid pavement utilizing a planar orthogonal matrix of upwardly convex domed forms over which concrete is poured to create a corresponding matrix of voids within the concrete around which downward loads are distributed and which minimizes pavement warpage and concrete volume, and a panel of such domed forms used in practicing the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1996
    Inventors: John K. Bright, Donald C. Taylor
  • Expandable portable bridge structure
    Patent number: 4628560
    Abstract: A transportable pantograph truss bridge structure. The pantograph truss is in the form of an inverted triangle with deck sections incorporating gratings utilized as parallel tracks for wheeled vehicles. The bridge is suitable for rapid deployment in military applications and is portable on a wheeled trailer including erecting masts, cables, and winches. The pantograph truss is formed of sealed tubular elements, so as to be neutrally buoyant. The deck panels are formed in sections with grating formed of metal or of resin impregnated Fiberglas, carbon filaments or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1986
    Assignee: Fastspan, Inc.
    Inventors: Merton L. Clevett, Robert H. Lowdermilk, John K. Bright, Clifford S. Coulter, Tommy W. Melton