Patents by Inventor Rickey G. Swartz
Rickey G. Swartz 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).
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Patent number: 9284711Abstract: A concrete lid for an in-ground utilities box includes a plastic reinforcement structure filled with concrete. The plastic reinforcement structure includes one or more plastic sidewalls that protect the edges of the lid from damage. The upper and lower surfaces of the lid are exposed concrete (with the exception of the upper and lower edges of the one or more plastic sidewalls). The one or more plastic sidewalls laterally surround a plastic reinforcement grid, which is centrally located between the upper and lower edges of the one or more plastic sidewalls. The one or more plastic sidewalls can be integrally formed with the plastic reinforcement grid. The plastic reinforcement grid reinforces the concrete lid, eliminating the need for separate reinforcement material. Support struts can be used to support the plastic reinforcement grid while wet concrete is being poured into the plastic reinforcing structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.Inventors: Mark J. Jurich, Rickey G. Swartz, Jon R. Reed, Eric C. Freeman, Wolfgang Ott, Paul H. Appelblom, Paul A. Jurich
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Publication number: 20140286703Abstract: A concrete lid for an in-ground utilities box includes a plastic reinforcement structure filled with concrete. The plastic reinforcement structure includes one or more plastic sidewalls that protect the edges of the lid from damage. The upper and lower surfaces of the lid are exposed concrete (with the exception of the upper and lower edges of the one or more plastic sidewalls). The one or more plastic sidewalls laterally surround a plastic reinforcement grid, which is centrally located between the upper and lower edges of the one or more plastic sidewalls. The one or more plastic sidewalls can be integrally formed with the plastic reinforcement grid. The plastic reinforcement grid reinforces the concrete lid, eliminating the need for separate reinforcement material. Support struts can be used to support the plastic reinforcement grid while wet concrete is being poured into the plastic reinforcing structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.Inventors: Mark J. Jurich, Rickey G. Swartz, Jon R. Reed, Eric C. Freeman, Wolfgang Ott, Paul H. Appelblom, Paul A. Jurich
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Patent number: 8827589Abstract: A concrete lid for an in-ground utilities box includes a plastic reinforcement structure filled with concrete. The plastic reinforcement structure includes one or more plastic sidewalls that protect the edges of the lid from damage. The upper and lower surfaces of the lid are exposed concrete (with the exception of the upper and lower edges of the one or more plastic sidewalls). The one or more plastic sidewalls laterally surround a plastic reinforcement grid, which is centrally located between the upper and lower edges of the one or more plastic sidewalls. The one or more plastic sidewalls can be integrally formed with the plastic reinforcement grid. The plastic reinforcement grid reinforces the concrete lid, eliminating the need for separate reinforcement material. Support struts can be used to support the plastic reinforcement grid while wet concrete is being poured into the plastic reinforcing structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2011Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Oldcastle Prescast, Inc.Inventors: Mark J. Jurich, Rickey G. Swartz, Jon R. Reed, Eric C. Freeman, Wolfgang Ott, Paul H. Appelblom, Paul A. Jurich
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Publication number: 20120073106Abstract: A concrete lid for an in-ground utilities box includes a plastic reinforcement structure filled with concrete. The plastic reinforcement structure includes one or more plastic sidewalls that protect the edges of the lid from damage. The upper and lower surfaces of the lid are exposed concrete (with the exception of the upper and lower edges of the one or more plastic sidewalls). The one or more plastic sidewalls laterally surround a plastic reinforcement grid, which is centrally located between the upper and lower edges of the one or more plastic sidewalls. The one or more plastic sidewalls can be integrally formed with the plastic reinforcement grid. The plastic reinforcement grid reinforces the concrete lid, eliminating the need for separate reinforcement material. Support struts can be used to support the plastic reinforcement grid while wet concrete is being poured into the plastic reinforcing structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: J.S. Land Management CorporationInventors: Mark J. Jurich, Rickey G. Swartz, Jon R. Reed, Eric C. Freeman, Wolfgang Ott, Paul H. Appelblom, Paul A. Jurich
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Patent number: 8061928Abstract: A concrete lid for an in-ground utilities box includes a plastic reinforcement structure filled with concrete. The plastic reinforcement structure includes one or more plastic sidewalls that protect the edges of the lid from damage. The upper and lower surfaces of the lid are exposed concrete (with the exception of the upper and lower edges of the one or more plastic sidewalls). The one or more plastic sidewalls laterally surround a plastic reinforcement grid, which is centrally located between the upper and lower edges of the one or more plastic sidewalls. The one or more plastic sidewalls can be integrally formed with the plastic reinforcement grid. The plastic reinforcement grid reinforces the concrete lid, eliminating the need for separate reinforcement material. Support struts can be used to support the plastic reinforcement grid while wet concrete is being poured into the plastic reinforcing structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2010Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: J. S. Land Management CorporationInventors: Mark J. Jurich, Rickey G. Swartz, Jon R. Reed, Eric C. Freeman, Wolfgang Ott, Paul H. Appelblom, Paul A. Jurich
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Publication number: 20100296865Abstract: A concrete lid for an in-ground utilities box includes a plastic reinforcement structure filled with concrete. The plastic reinforcement structure includes one or more plastic sidewalls that protect the edges of the lid from damage. The upper and lower surfaces of the lid are exposed concrete (with the exception of the upper and lower edges of the one or more plastic sidewalls). The one or more plastic sidewalls laterally surround a plastic reinforcement grid, which is centrally located between the upper and lower edges of the one or more plastic sidewalls. The one or more plastic sidewalls can be integrally formed with the plastic reinforcement grid. The plastic reinforcement grid reinforces the concrete lid, eliminating the need for separate reinforcement material. Support struts can be used to support the plastic reinforcement grid while wet concrete is being poured into the plastic reinforcing structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: J.S. Land Management CorporationInventors: Mark J. Jurich, Rickey G. Swartz, Jon R. Reed, Eric C. Freeman, Wolfgang Ott, Paul H. Appelblom, Paul A. Jurich
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Patent number: 7748926Abstract: A concrete lid for an in-ground utilities box includes a plastic reinforcement structure filled with concrete. The plastic reinforcement structure includes one or more plastic sidewalls that protect the edges of the lid from damage. The upper and lower surfaces of the lid are exposed concrete (with the exception of the upper and lower edges of the one or more plastic sidewalls). The one or more plastic sidewalls laterally surround a plastic reinforcement grid, which is centrally located between the upper and lower edges of the one or more plastic sidewalls. The one or more plastic sidewalls can be integrally formed with the plastic reinforcement grid. The plastic reinforcement grid reinforces the concrete lid, eliminating the need for separate reinforcement material. Support struts can be used to support the plastic reinforcement grid while wet concrete is being poured into the plastic reinforcing structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2006Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: J.S. Land Management CorporationInventors: Mark J. Jurich, Rickey G. Swartz, Jon R. Reed, Eric C. Freeman, Wolfgang Ott, Paul H. Appelblom, Paul A. Jurich
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Patent number: 7163352Abstract: A concrete lid for an in-ground utilities box includes a plastic reinforcement structure filled with concrete. The plastic reinforcement structure includes one or more plastic sidewalls that protect the edges of the lid from damage. The upper and lower surfaces of the lid are exposed concrete (with the exception of the upper and lower edges of the one or more plastic sidewalls). The one or more plastic sidewalls laterally surround a plastic reinforcement grid, which is centrally located between the upper and lower edges of the one or more plastic sidewalls. The one or more plastic sidewalls can be integrally formed with the plastic reinforcement grid. The plastic reinforcement grid reinforces the concrete lid, eliminating the need for separate reinforcement material. Support struts can be used to support the plastic reinforcement grid while wet concrete is being poured into the plastic reinforcing structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2003Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: Bescal, Inc.Inventors: Mark J. Jurich, Rickey G. Swartz, Jon R. Reed, Eric C. Freeman, Wolfgang Ott, Paul H. Appelblom, Paul A. Jurich
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Publication number: 20040042849Abstract: A concrete lid for an in-ground utilities box includes a plastic reinforcement structure filled with concrete. The plastic reinforcement structure includes one or more plastic sidewalls that protect the edges of the lid from damage. The upper and lower surfaces of the lid are exposed concrete (with the exception of the upper and lower edges of the one or more plastic sidewalls). The one or more plastic sidewalls laterally surround a plastic reinforcement grid, which is centrally located between the upper and lower edges of the one or more plastic sidewalls. The one or more plastic sidewalls can be integrally formed with the plastic reinforcement grid. The plastic reinforcement grid reinforces the concrete lid, eliminating the need for separate reinforcement material. Support struts can be used to support the plastic reinforcement grid while wet concrete is being poured into the plastic reinforcing structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2003Publication date: March 4, 2004Applicant: Bescal, Inc.Inventors: Mark J. Jurich, Rickey G. Swartz, Jon R. Reed, Eric C. Freeman, Wolfgang Ott, Paul H. Appelblom, Paul A. Jurich