Patents by Inventor Jose E. R. Manns

Jose E. R. Manns 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: 5407303
    Abstract: Invention Patent concerning an "IMPROVEMENT TO REINFORCED SOIL STRUCTURES OF REINFORCED EARTH TYPE", formed through the association of: embankment soil 1 to an inner reinforced structure 2, which become limited by an outer, flexible embankment limiter made of concrete 3, and formed by premolded reinforced concrete panels 6. On inner faces of the embankment limiter are fixed, by means of joint elements 4, elements 5 constituting the reinforced structure 2. The elements 5 each including a high carbon steel individual bar 7 with a corrugated or grooved surface, and having mounted thereon, through pressing a plurality of anchorage discs 8 made of steel which is more ductil than of the bar. The discs are placed at regular and orthogonal intervals with relation to said steel bar 7, and the rear end of the bar has mounted thereon, through pressing, a joint element 4 which is adapted to be joined to corresponding outer facing 3 concrete panel 6.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Inventor: Jose E. R. Manns