Patents by Inventor Patrick E. Dean

Patrick E. Dean 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: 10889980
    Abstract: A bridge to construct a multi-stage wall is provided with a clip at each end. One of the clips is sized and shaped to fit snugly onto the wall of a standard concrete masonry unit (CMU), while the other is sized and shaped to fit onto a segmental wall system (SWS) unit. A retaining or stand-alone wall is constructed by laying a row of SWS units and a row of CMUs roughly parallel to each other, with bridges extending between them to fix the units. The hollow spaces in each unit and the space between the rows is filled with gravel, rock or other fill material as each course is laid. Additional courses of SWS units and CMUs are placed on top of the prior courses, with bridges added to each course. This process is repeated until the desired wall height is reached. Various sized and shaped clips and connector brackets are provided to allow spacing of the walls at different distances, with varying blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Dean Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick E. Dean, Daniel J. Curry, J. Matthew Kempainen, Kong Cheng Moua, Michael Stoneburner, Daniel Sylvestre
  • Publication number: 20200308825
    Abstract: A bridge to construct a multi-stage wall is provided with a clip at each end. One of the clips is sized and shaped to fit snugly onto the wall of a standard concrete masonry unit (CMU), while the other is sized and shaped to fit onto a segmental wall system (SWS) unit. A retaining or stand-alone wall is constructed by laying a row of SWS units and a row of CMUs roughly parallel to each other, with bridges extending between them to fix the units. The hollow spaces in each unit and the space between the rows is filled with gravel, rock or other fill material as each course is laid. Additional courses of SWS units and CMUs are placed on top of the prior courses, with bridges added to each course. This process is repeated until the desired wall height is reached. Various sized and shaped clips and connector brackets are provided to allow spacing of the walls at different distances, with varying blocks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Patrick E. Dean, Daniel J. Curry, J. Matthew Kempainen, Kong Cheng Moua, Michael Stonebruner, Daniel Sylvestre
  • Patent number: 10718108
    Abstract: A bridge to construct a multi-stage wall is provided with a clip at each end. One of the clips is sized and shaped to fit snugly onto the wall of a standard concrete masonry unit (CMU), while the other is sized and shaped to fit onto a segmental wall system (SWS) unit. A retaining or stand-alone wall is constructed by laying a row of SWS units and a row of CMUs roughly parallel to each other, with bridges extending between them to fix the units. The hollow spaces in each unit and the space between the rows is filled with gravel, rock or other fill material as each course is laid. Additional courses of SWS units and CMUs are placed on top of the prior courses, with bridges added to each course. This process is repeated until the desired wall height is reached. Various sized and shaped clips and connector brackets are provided to allow spacing of the walls at different distances, with varying blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Dean Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick E. Dean, Daniel J. Curry, J. Matthew Kempainen, Kong Cheng Moua, Michael Stoneburner, Daniel Sylvestre
  • Patent number: 10202756
    Abstract: A bridge to construct a multi-stage wall is provided with a clip at each end. One of the clips is sized and shaped to fit snugly onto the wall of a standard concrete masonry unit (CMU), while the other is sized and shaped to fit onto a segmental wall system (SWS) unit. A retaining or stand-alone wall is constructed by laying a row of SWS units and a row of CMUs roughly parallel to each other, with bridges extending between them to fix the units. The hollow spaces in each unit and the space between the rows is filled with gravel, rock or other fill material as each course is laid. Additional courses of SWS units and CMUs are placed on top of the prior courses, with bridges added to each course. This process is repeated until the desired wall height is reached. Various sized and shaped clips and connector brackets are provided to allow spacing of the walls at different distances, with varying blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Dean Holding Company
    Inventors: Patrick E. Dean, Daniel J. Curry, J. Matthew Kempainen, Kong Cheng Moua, Michael Stoneburner, Daniel Sylvestre
  • Publication number: 20180371744
    Abstract: A bridge to construct a multi-stage wall is provided with a clip at each end. One of the clips is sized and shaped to fit snugly onto the wall of a standard concrete masonry unit (CMU), while the other is sized and shaped to fit onto a segmental wall system (SWS) unit. A retaining or stand-alone wall is constructed by laying a row of SWS units and a row of CMUs roughly parallel to each other, with bridges extending between them to fix the units. The hollow spaces in each unit and the space between the rows is filled with gravel, rock or other fill material as each course is laid. Additional courses of SWS units and CMUs are placed on top of the prior courses, with bridges added to each course. This process is repeated until the desired wall height is reached. Various sized and shaped clips and connector brackets are provided to allow spacing of the walls at different distances, with varying blocks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Patrick E. Dean, Daniel J. Curry, J. Matthew Kempainen, Kong Cheng Moua, Michael Stoneburner, Daniel Sylvestre
  • Publication number: 20160289952
    Abstract: A bridge to construct a multi-stage wall is provided with a clip at each end. One of the clips is sized and shaped to fit snugly onto the wall of a standard concrete masonry unit (CMU), while the other is sized and shaped to fit onto a segmental wall system (SWS) unit. A retaining or stand-alone wall is constructed by laying a row of SWS units and a row of CMUs roughly parallel to each other, with bridges extending between them to fix the units. The hollow spaces in each unit and the space between the rows is filled with gravel, rock or other fill material as each course is laid. Additional courses of SWS units and CMUs are placed on top of the prior courses, with bridges added to each course. This process is repeated until the desired wall height is reached. Various sized and shaped clips and connector brackets are provided to allow spacing of the walls at different distances, with varying blocks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2014
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: Dean Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick E. Dean, Daniel J. Curry, J. Matthew Kempainen, Kong Cheng Moua, Michael Stoneburner, Daniel Sylvestre
  • Patent number: 5964049
    Abstract: A trencher has an adjustable depth arbor support mechanism. The depth control mechanism includes a linkage which normally controls the depth of the trench being dug, but which also will allow the arbor to retract from the ground if it hits an obstacle. Preferably, the arbor support mechanism is at least partially counterbalanced by a spring, to allow the arbor to retract without undo force. The trencher has two wheels equidistant on either side of the arbor, and a third steerable wheel at the front of the trencher in line with the arbor. The cutting teeth are mounted to the arbor using a variety of chucks and mounting brackets, so the width of the trench is adjusted by adjusting the chucks and mounting brackets used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: For the Edge, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick E. Dean, Jerry M. Anderson