Patents by Inventor Nelson N. S. Chou

Nelson N. S. Chou 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).

  • Structure for fastening soil nails to reinforced soil retaining walls
    Patent number: 6742967
    Abstract: A fastening system is invented for fasten the soil nails (which are used in cut areas) and the reinforced retaining structures (which are used in fill areas). The system is to connect the two and form an integrated body to prevent sliding plane passing through the interface of the two. The fastening system includes coupling elements, struts, flanges, steel pipes, cables, annular sleeve and clamps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Inventors: Nelson N. S. Chou, Chia-Cheng Fan
  • STRUCTURE FOR FASTENING SOIL NAILS TO REINFORCED SOIL RETAINING WALLS
    Publication number: 20040088931
    Abstract: A fastening system is invented for fasten the soil nails (which are used in cut areas) and the reinforced retaining structures (which are used in fill areas). The system is to connect the two and form an integrated body to prevent sliding plane passing through the interface of the two. The fastening system includes coupling elements, struts, flanges, steel pipes, cables, annular sleeve and clamps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Nelson N.S. Chou, Chia-Cheng Fan