Patents by Inventor Venkatesh Seshappa
Venkatesh Seshappa 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: 10767378Abstract: A lifting system is provided that prevents a thermal bridge between concrete layers of a precast concrete structure. In some precast concrete panels, an insulation layer is provided between concrete layers. Lifting systems of the present invention allow lifting forces from a hoisting system to be transferred to the concrete panels without creating a thermal bridge between the concrete layers, and thus, reducing the effectiveness of the insulation layer. In some embodiments, a multi-plate configuration allows a central plate to distribute a lifting force to the concrete layers and then rotate away to prevent a thermal bridge between concrete layers.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Meadow Burke, LLCInventors: Venkatesh Seshappa, Darryl Dixon, Michael J. Recker
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Patent number: 10626606Abstract: A retention housing for receiving at least one load transfer member is provided. In some embodiments, the retention housing and load transfer member may be included in a sandwich wall panel or a double wall panel. The load transfer member may transfer loads between first and second concrete elements. The retention housing may include first and second retention members, at least one guide member, and a size indicator for aligning the retention members with respect to each other. The guide member may retain the load transfer member at a predetermined angle. In some embodiments, the size indicator may correspond to the thickness of an insulation layer, such as in a sandwich wall panel. The retention housing may further include at least one depth locating means. A retention housing including first and second retention members may further include means for connecting the first and second retention members, such as in an aligned position.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Composite Technologies, LLCInventors: Darryl Dixon, Venkatesh Seshappa, Robert T. Long, Sr., Craig Van Brocklin
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Publication number: 20180305939Abstract: A lifting system is provided that prevents a thermal bridge between concrete layers of a precast concrete structure. In some precast concrete panels, an insulation layer is provided between concrete layers. Lifting systems of the present invention allow lifting forces from a hoisting system to be transferred to the concrete panels without creating a thermal bridge between the concrete layers, and thus, reducing the effectiveness of the insulation layer. In some embodiments, a multi-plate configuration allows a central plate to distribute a lifting force to the concrete layers and then rotate away to prevent a thermal bridge between concrete layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Venkatesh Seshappa, Darryl Dixon, Michael J. Recker
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Publication number: 20180245346Abstract: A retention housing for receiving at least one load transfer member is provided. In some embodiments, the retention housing and load transfer member may be included in a sandwich wall panel or a double wall panel. The load transfer member may transfer loads between first and second concrete elements. The retention housing may include first and second retention members, at least one guide member, and a size indicator for aligning the retention members with respect to each other. The guide member may retain the load transfer member at a predetermined angle. In some embodiments, the size indicator may correspond to the thickness of an insulation layer, such as in a sandwich wall panel. The retention housing may further include at least one depth locating means. A retention housing including first and second retention members may further include means for connecting the first and second retention members, such as in an aligned position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: Darryl Dixon, Venkatesh Seshappa, Robert T. Long, SR., Craig Van Brocklin
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Patent number: 9957713Abstract: A retention housing for receiving at least one load transfer member is provided. In some embodiments, the retention housing and load transfer member may be included in a sandwich wall panel or a double wall panel. The load transfer member may transfer loads between first and second concrete elements. The retention housing may include first and second retention members, at least one guide member, and a size indicator for aligning the retention members with respect to each other. The guide member may retain the load transfer member at a predetermined angle. In some embodiments, the size indicator may correspond to the thickness of an insulation layer, such as in a sandwich wall panel. The retention housing may further include at least one depth locating means. A retention housing including first and second retention members may further include means for connecting the first and second retention members, such as in an aligned position.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Composite Technologies CorporationInventors: Darryl Dixon, Venkatesh Seshappa, Robert T. Long, Sr., Craig Van Brocklin
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Publication number: 20170114539Abstract: A retention housing for receiving at least one load transfer member is provided. In some embodiments, the retention housing and load transfer member may be included in a sandwich wall panel or a double wall panel. The load transfer member may transfer loads between first and second concrete elements. The retention housing may include first and second retention members, at least one guide member, and a size indicator for aligning the retention members with respect to each other. The guide member may retain the load transfer member at a predetermined angle. In some embodiments, the size indicator may correspond to the thickness of an insulation layer, such as in a sandwich wall panel. The retention housing may further include at least one depth locating means. A retention housing including first and second retention members may further include means for connecting the first and second retention members, such as in an aligned position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2017Publication date: April 27, 2017Inventors: Darryl Dixon, Venkatesh Seshappa, Robert T. Long, SR., Craig Van Brocklin
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Publication number: 20160347584Abstract: An improved lifting insert for provision within a concrete panel or other structural member is provided. The lifting insert comprises a base member, a lifting or contact member, and a plurality of members extending perpendicular to the base member to provide enhanced pull-out capacity for the insert. The lifting or contact member comprises a contact point for receiving a lifting device and for transferring force to a remainder of the insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Michael J. Recker, Ronald G. Naumann, Venkatesh Seshappa
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Publication number: 20160002920Abstract: Provided is a compression member for a thermally broken connector assembly, such as for a balcony. In one embodiment, the compression member includes an elongated body which extends into first and second independent concrete structural elements. The elongated body includes a cross-section. The cross-section may include at least two independent rounded surfaces. The cross-section may include at least one corner, which may be rounded. The cross-section may further include at least one leg. The first and second independent concrete structural elements may extend in horizontal planes when the independent concrete structural elements are in their service position. The compression member transfers compression forces between the first and second independent concrete structural elements. Furthermore, the compression member may be independent of the internal reinforcing, or rebar, of one or both independent concrete structural elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Applicant: Composite Technologies CorporationInventors: Venkatesh Seshappa, Darryl E. Dixon