Patents by Inventor Paul Gulbenkian

Paul Gulbenkian 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: 4884918
    Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for structures comprising a plurality of substantially identical structural cells, each comprising a cube having concrete walls of selected or calculated thickness. The walls enclose a hollow interior so that each cube is floatable. The walls are constructed so that tendons can be passed inside the walls in orthogonal directions. The tendons are tensioned after the structure has been assembled so as to prestress all walls along at least two dimensions so as to provide a three dimensional posttensioning effect on the concrete in the structure. Means are also provided which communicate with each of the cells for selectively filling or emptying each cell with liquid. The cells can be joined together at a drydock on land or at sea to form the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1989
    Inventor: Paul Gulbenkian