Patents by Inventor Lawrence J. Valentine

Lawrence J. Valentine 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).

  • Joint of preformed concrete elements
    Patent number: 4583336
    Abstract: Improved connections of preformed concrete construction elements wherein one or more metal pins, of any preferred cross-sectional shape, are cast in place, or grouted, extending into each of two elements to be connected, with an elastic grommet disposed between a portion of each pin, in an area on each pin nearest the joint, and the surrounding concrete or grout, whereby the load transfer capacity of the connection is increased about threefold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1986
    Assignee: The Austin Company
    Inventors: Donald R. Shelangoskie, Jack H. Brown, Eric K. Jacobsen, Patrick A. Masterson, Ricky A. Pierce, Barry A. Rogers, Lawrence J. Valentine