Patents by Inventor Kobi Birnhack

Kobi Birnhack 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: 9683346
    Abstract: A perforated structure mountable onto a seabed for establishing a deep-water port or an artificial island comprises: a plurality prefabricated perforated modules integratable into said structure; and at least one connector interconnecting corner portions of said prefabricated perforated modules. Each prefabricated perforated module has a corner portion comprising a concave surface such that said corner portions being integrated together into said structure form a cavity to be filled with a concrete. The connector comprises a crosspiece having three arms orthogonal to each other; each arm has a cross-like cross section. The crosspiece has reinforcing members at least partially mechanically connectable to said corner portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: OCEAN BRICK SYSTEMS (O.B.S.) LTD.
    Inventor: Kobi Birnhack
  • Publication number: 20160083924
    Abstract: A perforated structure mountable onto a seabed for establishing a deep-water port or an artificial island comprises: a plurality prefabricated perforated modules integratable into said structure; and at least one connector interconnecting corner portions of said prefabricated perforated modules. Each prefabricated perforated module has a corner portion comprising a concave surface such that said corner portions being integrated together into said structure form a cavity to be filled with a concrete. The connector comprises a crosspiece having three arms orthogonal to each other; each arm has a cross-like cross section. The crosspiece has reinforcing members at least partially mechanically connectable to said corner portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Applicant: OCEAN BRICK SYSTEM (O.B.S.) LTD.
    Inventor: Kobi BIRNHACK
  • Publication number: 20150010364
    Abstract: An integrated deepwater offshore port includes at least one constructed platform, having a pier deck upper portion and an breakwater lower portion. The port sits in deep water as a structure independent of dry land or any structure thereon. The breakwater lower portion includes a plurality of prefabricated perforated modular marine structure units capable of interconnection. The prefabricated perforated modular marine structure units are anchored to a seabed by means of piles partially buried into the seabed and mechanically secured to the prefabricated perforated modular marine structure units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Yoram ALKON, Kobi BIRNHACK
  • Publication number: 20130022405
    Abstract: An amphibian artificial island (100) adapted for habitation of humans and aquatic flora and fauna. The island is integrally configured and comprises : (i) an underwater portion (20) sitting on a seabed adapted to enable sea water (free) flow; (ii) an above-water platform (30); and possibly, (iii) recreation and/or accommodation facilities (40). The unified bi-functional artificial island enables both humans and aquatic flora and fauna coexistence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2010
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: OCEAN BRICK SYSTEM (O.B.S.)) LTD.
    Inventors: Yoram Alkon, Kobi Birnhack
  • Publication number: 20120051845
    Abstract: A deep-water port is provided which comprises an upper pier deck, a natural deep-water mooring and an under-deck breakwater portion. The port is a mega-structure constructed of prefabricated modular perforated inter-connected marine structure units. The pier deck/breakwater combination is constructed in deep water, connected by bridge to the coast, independent of dry land or any structure thereon, as well as of any separate breakwater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: OCEAN BRICK SYSTEM (O.B.S.) LTD.
    Inventors: Yoram Alkon, Kobi Birnhack