Patents by Inventor RAFAL ANAY

RAFAL ANAY 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).

  • Method of use of flange connectors for double tee beams
    Patent number: 11802400
    Abstract: A connector for joining concrete structures such as double tee beams to one another. The connector includes a curved bolt that is formed with a shape memory alloy. Through utilization of the bolt, a joint can be post-tensioned following assembly through application of heat to the joint. Post-tensioning can be reapplied following loosening of the joint through application of heat. When considering a super elastic shape memory alloy, the bolt can be a smart bolt that can self-correct following deformation due to excessive load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: University of South Carolina
    Inventors: Paul Ziehl, Rafal Anay
  • ACOUSTIC EMISSION DAMAGE CLASSIFICATION OF ROTATING MACHINERY VIA INTENSITY ANALYSIS
    Publication number: 20220364954
    Abstract: Described herein are acoustic emission damage classification methods and systems employing intensity analysis to monitor the state of rotating machinery to classify the damage occurring to a mechanical object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: University of South Carolina
    Inventors: Brenna Feirer, Paul Ziehl, Rafal Anay
  • METHOD OF USE OF FLANGE CONNECTORS FOR DOUBLE TEE BEAMS
    Publication number: 20210340753
    Abstract: A connector for joining concrete structures such as double tee beams to one another. The connector includes a curved bolt that is formed with a shape memory alloy. Through utilization of the bolt, a joint can be post-tensioned following assembly through application of heat to the joint. Post-tensioning can be reapplied following loosening of the joint through application of heat. When considering a super elastic shape memory alloy, the bolt can be a smart bolt that can self-correct following deformation due to excessive load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: PAUL ZIEHL, RAFAL ANAY