Patents by Inventor Mark Honstra

Mark Honstra 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: 5357727
    Abstract: An improved expansion joint assembly (10, 70) is provided for bridging an expansion void (12, 72) between adjacent, relatively shiftable structural sections (14, 6, 74, 76). The assembly (10, 70) includes a pair of supports (18, 20, 78, 80) respectively secured to the sections (14, 16, 74, 76), as well as a bridging member (22, 82) operatively engaging the supports (18, 20, 78, 80). A resilient compressible filler (24, 128, 130) is located between a bridging member (22, 82) and adjacent portions of the supports (18, 20, 78, 80). The filler (24, 128, 130) is preferably in the form of a compressible, resilient body including walls (62) defining a series of openings (64), so that the filler can accommodate significant movement without bulging or failure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignees: Balco/Metalines, Inc., Hexcel Corporation
    Inventors: Glen Duckworth, Bill Heisterberg, Mark Honstra, Trest Polina, Stephen Newcomb, Henry Gohlke