Patents by Inventor Ned W. Holmes

Ned W. Holmes 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).

  • Screeding apparatus and method
    Patent number: 7104723
    Abstract: A screed assembly apparatus for loose or plastic materials such as placed and/or poured, uncured concrete previously placed on the ground or another support surface, includes a screed frame, and mounted thereon, a striker for engaging and spreading the materials and a rotatable auger for moving the material longitudinally along the screed frame. The auger provides a pair of intertwined spiral flight coils. The striker is spaced to one side of the auger and in parallel thereto. An auger mounting means and a motive power means are engaged for rotating the auger to remove excess portions of the concrete from the pour.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Inventor: Ned W. Holmes
  • Screeding apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20040076472
    Abstract: A screed assembly apparatus for loose or plastic materials such as placed and/or poured, uncured concrete previously placed on the ground or another support surface, includes a screed frame, and mounted thereon, a striker for engaging and spreading the materials and a rotatable auger for moving the material longitudinally along the screed frame. The auger provides a pair of intertwined spiral flight coils. The striker is spaced to one side of the auger and in parallel thereto. An auger mounting means and a motive power means are engaged for rotating the auger to remove excess portions of the concrete from the pour.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventor: Ned W. Holmes