Patents by Inventor Olav G. Tjugum

Olav G. Tjugum 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: 4482273
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of casting of repairing concrete under water whereby the concrete (mortar) to be cast to a minimum extent contacts water and leaching of the binding agent is prevented. The purpose of the process according to the invention is achieved such that a "plug" of liquid organic material based on a reactive or non-reactive synthetic resin or other organic carrier having a suitable viscosity, good cohesion and poor water solubility and with a specific gravity higher than water, but less than cement-based concrete, is introduced into the bottom of a tight formwork to contact a support cement-based concrete having a good flowability is then introduced below the surface level of the plug, the introduction initially being effected in the very plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 13, 1984
    Inventors: Olav G. Tjugum, Odd M. Tjugum