Patents by Inventor Kevin L. Kirkley
Kevin L. Kirkley 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).
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Patent number: 11951652Abstract: Various implementations include a device for pumping grout. The device includes a body and a pump. The body defines a first opening, a second opening, and a third opening. Each of the first, second, and third openings is in fluid communication with each other. The first opening includes a first one-way valve configured to allow the flow of grout toward the second and third openings, and the second opening includes a second one-way valve configured to allow the flow of grout away from the first and third openings. The pump is sealingly coupled to the third opening and in fluid communication with the first and second openings. The pump is configured to increase and decrease pressure within the body to cause the flow of grout from the first opening to the second opening.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Tindall CorporationInventors: Kevin L. Kirkley, John Michael Romano, Matthew S. Alesch
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Publication number: 20210221024Abstract: Various implementations include a device for pumping grout. The device includes a body and a pump. The body defines a first opening, a second opening, and a third opening. Each of the first, second, and third openings is in fluid communication with each other. The first opening includes a first one-way valve configured to allow the flow of grout toward the second and third openings, and the second opening includes a second one-way valve configured to allow the flow of grout away from the first and third openings. The pump is sealingly coupled to the third opening and in fluid communication with the first and second openings. The pump is configured to increase and decrease pressure within the body to cause the flow of grout from the first opening to the second opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Kevin L. Kirkley, John Michael Romano, Matthew S. Alesch
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Patent number: 10024306Abstract: An assembly includes a first block including a first end; and a second block assembled with the first block at a same height as the first block, the second block including a second end facing the first end of the first block. The first block and the second block are connected to the assembly such that there is no structural connection between the second end of the second block facing the first end of the first block.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2017Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Tindall CorporationInventors: Kevin L. Kirkley, Bryant A. Zavitz
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Publication number: 20160002945Abstract: In one embodiment, a base structure for a support tower may include a ring foundation pad, a transition piece disposed above the ring foundation pad, and a plurality of staves positioned around the transition piece. Each of the plurality of staves respectively includes a top portion and a bottom portion. The bottom portion of each stave is wider than the top portion of each stave. The bottom portion of each stave is located above the ring foundation pad and the top portion of each stave is respectively secured to the transition piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Applicant: Tindall CorporationInventors: Bryant A. ZAVITZ, Kevin L. KIRKLEY
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Publication number: 20150052841Abstract: An assembly includes a first block including a first end; and a second block assembled with the first block at a same height as the first block, the second block including a second end facing the first end of the first block. The first block and the second block are connected to the assembly such that there is no structural connection between the second end of the second block facing the first end of the first block.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: Tindall CorporationInventors: Kevin L. KIRKLEY, Bryant A. ZAVITZ
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Patent number: 8734705Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and corresponding methodologies for providing a base support, such as including concrete, and used such as for a wind-driven generator. Precast concrete cylinders are stacked in place upon a platform that may be partially precast and partially cast in place during assembly and supported, in certain embodiments, by plural concrete legs, the other ends of which are supported on a unitary or subdivided concrete foundation. In other embodiments, the platform may be supported by ribbed concrete panels. The concrete cylinders are glued together using an epoxy and then secured by an internal vertical post tension system extending from the platform to the upper most cylinder. Methodologies and apparatus for fabrication of concrete structure used in constructing the base support are also disclosed, with a focus on staves and various ring piece constructions.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2009Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Tindall CorporationInventors: Roger C. Knox, Bryant A. Zavitz, Kevin L. Kirkley
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Patent number: 8458970Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and corresponding methodology for providing a base support, such as including concrete, and used such as for a wind-driven generator. Precast concrete cylinders are stacked in place upon a platform that may be partially precast and partially cast in place during assembly and supported, in certain embodiments, by plural concrete legs, the other ends of which are supported on a unitary or subdivided concrete foundation. In other embodiments, the platform may be supported by ribbed concrete panels. The concrete cylinders are glued together using an epoxy and then secured by an internal vertical post tension system extending from the platform to the upper most cylinder. Different types of concrete are used between upper and lower sections of the stacked cylinders. The lower section uses reinforced concrete while the upper section used ultra high performance fiber reinforced concrete.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2009Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Tindall CorporationInventors: Bryant A. Zavitz, Kevin L. Kirkley
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Patent number: 8322093Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and corresponding methodology for providing a base support, such as including concrete, and used such as for a wind-driven generator. Precast concrete cylinders are stacked in place upon a platform that may be partially precast and partially cast in place during assembly and supported, in certain embodiments, by plural concrete legs, the other ends of which are supported on a unitary or subdivided concrete foundation. In other embodiments, the platform may be supported by ribbed concrete panels. The concrete cylinders are glued together using an epoxy and then secured by an internal vertical post tension system extending from the platform to the upper most cylinder. Different types of concrete are used between upper and lower sections of the stacked cylinders. The lower section uses reinforced concrete while the upper section used ultra high performance fiber reinforced concrete.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2009Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Tindall CorporationInventors: Bryant A. Zavitz, Kevin L. Kirkley
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Publication number: 20120043680Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and corresponding methodologies for providing a base support, such as including concrete, and used such as for a wind-driven generator. Precast concrete cylinders are stacked in place upon a platform that may be partially precast and partially cast in place during assembly and supported, in certain embodiments, by plural concrete legs, the other ends of which are supported on a unitary or subdivided concrete foundation. In other embodiments, the platform may be supported by ribbed concrete panels. The concrete cylinders are glued together using an epoxy and then secured by an internal vertical post tension system extending from the platform to the upper most cylinder. Methodologies and apparatus for fabrication of concrete structure used in constructing the base support are also disclosed, with a focus on staves and various ring piece constructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: TINDALL CORPORATIONInventors: Roger C. Knox, Bryant A. Zavitz, Kevin L. Kirkley
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Publication number: 20110278431Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and corresponding methodologies for providing a base support, such as including concrete, and used such as for a wind-driven generator. Precast concrete cylinders are stacked in place upon a platform that may be partially precast and partially cast in place during assembly and supported, in certain embodiments, by plural concrete legs, the other ends of which are supported on a unitary or subdivided concrete foundation. In other embodiments, the platform may be supported by ribbed concrete panels. The concrete cylinders are glued together using an epoxy and then secured by an internal vertical post tension system extending from the platform to the upper most cylinder. Methodologies and apparatus for fabrication of concrete structure used in constructing the base support are also disclosed, with a focus on staves and various ring piece constructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: TINDALL CORPORATIONInventors: Roger C. Knox, Bryant A. Zavitz, Kevin L. Kirkley
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Publication number: 20090308006Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and corresponding methodology for providing a base support, such as including concrete, and used such as for a wind-driven generator. Precast concrete cylinders are stacked in place upon a platform that may be partially precast and partially cast in place during assembly and supported, in certain embodiments, by plural concrete legs, the other ends of which are supported on a unitary or subdivided concrete foundation. In other embodiments, the platform may be supported by ribbed concrete panels. The concrete cylinders are glued together using an epoxy and then secured by an internal vertical post tension system extending from the platform to the upper most cylinder. Different types of concrete are used between upper and lower sections of the stacked cylinders. The lower section uses reinforced concrete while the upper section used ultra high performance fiber reinforced concrete.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2009Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: Tindall CorporationInventors: Bryant A. Zavitz, Kevin L. Kirkley
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Publication number: 20090307998Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and corresponding methodology for providing a base support, such as including concrete, and used such as for a wind-driven generator. Precast concrete cylinders are stacked in place upon a platform that may be partially precast and partially cast in place during assembly and supported, in certain embodiments, by plural concrete legs, the other ends of which are supported on a unitary or subdivided concrete foundation. In other embodiments, the platform may be supported by ribbed concrete panels. The concrete cylinders are glued together using an epoxy and then secured by an internal vertical post tension system extending from the platform to the upper most cylinder. Different types of concrete are used between upper and lower sections of the stacked cylinders. The lower section uses reinforced concrete while the upper section used ultra high performance fiber reinforced concrete.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2009Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: Tindall CorporationInventors: Bryant A. Zavitz, Kevin L. Kirkley
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Publication number: 20090308019Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and corresponding methodologies for providing a base support, such as including concrete, and used such as for a wind-driven generator. Precast concrete cylinders are stacked in place upon a platform that may be partially precast and partially cast in place during assembly and supported, in certain embodiments, by plural concrete legs, the other ends of which are supported on a unitary or subdivided concrete foundation. In other embodiments, the platform may be supported by ribbed concrete panels. The concrete cylinders are glued together using an epoxy and then secured by an internal vertical post tension system extending from the platform to the upper most cylinder. Methodologies and apparatus for fabrication of concrete structure used in constructing the base support are also disclosed, with a focus on staves and various ring piece constructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2009Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: Tindall CorporationInventors: Roger C. Knox, Bryant A. Zavitz, Kevin L. Kirkley
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Patent number: 6679017Abstract: A preformed assembly for providing an offset support for a vertically extending concrete structure is provided, including a receptacle for being embedded in the concrete structure and an attachable offset support for projecting out from the receptacle. The receptacle has anchors for anchoring the receptacle in the concrete structure, openings adapted for receipt of the offset support member, and a securing member. The attachable offset support member has a rigid load bearing plate on its upper surface. The support member has a load support that projects beyond the rear bearing side, to be inserted into one of the receptacle openings, for supporting the offset support member thereon. The support member also has a tension member extending through it to engage the receptacle securing member, for drawing the support member against the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2002Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Inventors: James F. Woodruff, III, Kevin L. Kirkley, Joseph M. Golden
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Publication number: 20030131547Abstract: A preformed assembly for providing an offset support for a vertically extending concrete structure is provided, including a receptacle for being embedded in the concrete structure and an attachable offset support for projecting out from the receptacle. The receptacle has anchors for anchoring the receptacle in the concrete structure, openings adapted for receipt of the offset support member, and a securing member. The attachable offset support member has a rigid load bearing plate on its upper surface. The support member has a load support that projects beyond the rear bearing side, to be inserted into one of the receptacle openings, for supporting the offset support member thereon. The support member also has a tension member extending through it to engage the receptacle securing member, for drawing the support member against the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2002Publication date: July 17, 2003Inventors: James F. Woodruff, Kevin L. Kirkley, Joseph M. Golden