Patents by Inventor Robert Hawley Bowlus

Robert Hawley Bowlus 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: 8464477
    Abstract: Seismic base isolation and energy dissipation device using a plurality of swing plate's that are placed on a central wall. This arrangement creates a strong load bearing swing beam that moves in true pendulum fashion. This system is placed between the structural load and its foundation. This seismic wave base isolation system has the purpose of absorbing seismic wave displacement energy in all directions. This unique design can scale up for very large and heavy loads or scale down to protect sensitive cargo and equipment from destructive motion. The swing plates inside the swing beam will provide support and absorption of motion by moving as a pendulum and therefore redirecting and dissipating seismic energy. This system has a simple design shape and is therefore inexpensive to construct, is easy to engineer and deploy, it requires no uncommon material and requires very little maintenance or advanced electronics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Inventors: Larry Richard Bowlus, Heidi Marie Bowlus, Robert Hawley Bowlus, Rebecka Joymae Bowlus, Ambrosia Danielle Bowlus, Katherine Leigh Bowlus, Marvin Jones
  • Publication number: 20130042546
    Abstract: Seismic base isolation and energy dissipation device using a plurality of swing plate's that are placed on a central wall. This arrangement creates a strong load bearing swing beam that moves in true pendulum fashion. This system is placed between the structural load and its foundation. This seismic wave base isolation system has the purpose of absorbing seismic wave displacement energy in all directions. This unique design can scale up for very large and heavy loads or scale down to protect sensitive cargo and equipment from destructive motion. The swing plates inside the swing beam will provide support and absorption of motion by moving as a pendulum and therefore redirecting and dissipating seismic energy. This system has a simple design shape and is therefore inexpensive to construct, is easy to engineer and deploy, it requires no uncommon material and requires very little maintenance or advanced electronics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Inventors: Larry Richard Bowlus, Rebecka Joymae Bowlus, Ambrosia Bowlus, Heidi Marie Bowlus, Katherine Leigh Bowlus, Robert Hawley Bowlus, Marvin Jones