Patents by Inventor Keith Van de Riet

Keith Van de Riet 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: 20190127936
    Abstract: A seawall may have an articulated sea-facing surface that forms pockets, tunnels, and other irregular surfaces that provide habitat for aquatic life. The seawall may be formed from panels of cast concrete, with the panels having protrusions extending from the sea-facing side. Extensions may be affixed to cast panels to further enhance the habitat created by the seawall and to attenuate incident waves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventor: Keith Van de Riet
  • Patent number: 8511936
    Abstract: A biomechanical structure for coastline remediation includes one or more structural assemblies. The structural assemblies include a distribution of one or more members; one or more anchors connected to each of one or more members; and one or more connection members. The anchors employed by the biomechanical structure may be fixed, floating, or a combination of fixed and floating anchors. The structural assemblies may be staggered, inline, or semi-random in configuration. The biomechanical structure may include metals, composites, polymers, biodegradable materials, or combinations thereof in its components. The biomechanical structures may incorporate one or more components for mechanical or material power generation. The biomechanical structures may include one or more seed capture devices, such as baskets or mesh. A biomechanical system for coastline remediation includes one or more biomechanical structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Inventors: Keith Van de Riet, Jason Vollen, Anna Dyson
  • Publication number: 20120195685
    Abstract: A biomechanical structure for coastline remediation includes one or more structural assemblies. The structural assemblies include a distribution of one or more members; one or more anchors connected to each of one or more members; and one or more connection members. The anchors employed by the biomechanical structure may be fixed, floating, or a combination of fixed and floating anchors. The structural assemblies may be staggered, inline, or semi-random in configuration. The biomechanical structure may include metals, composites, polymers, biodegradable materials, or combinations thereof in its components. The biomechanical structures may incorporate one or more components for mechanical or material power generation. The biomechanical structures may include one or more seed capture devices, such as baskets or mesh. A biomechanical system for coastline remediation includes one or more biomechanical structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Inventors: Keith Van de Riet, Jason Vollen, Anna Dyson