Patents by Inventor Russell H. Gainey, Sr.

Russell H. Gainey, Sr. 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).

  • Diverting storm surge-apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8240951
    Abstract: An aqueduct assembly is provided as having a front gate assembly and a rear gate assembly. The front gate assembly has a front gate which will open to let water into the aqueduct assembly. When water begins to rise in the aqueduct assembly, a rear gate of the rear gate assembly opens to let water flow out of the aqueduct assembly. A method for diverting water is also provided. A front gate assembly opens for allowing water to flow into the aqueduct assembly. Subsequently, rear gate assembly opens for permitting water to flow out of the aqueduct assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Inventors: Russell H. Gainey, Sr., Darla K. Rooks
  • Diverting storm surge-apparatus & method
    Publication number: 20100254765
    Abstract: An aqueduct assembly is provided as having a front gate assembly and a rear gate assembly. The front gate assembly has a front gate which will open to let water into the aqueduct assembly. When water begins to rise in the aqueduct assembly, a rear gate of the rear gate assembly opens to let water flow out of the aqueduct assembly. A method for diverting water is also provided. A front gate assembly opens for allowing water to flow into the aqueduct assembly. Subsequently, rear gate assembly opens for permitting water to flow out of the aqueduct assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Russell H. Gainey, SR., Darla K. Rooks