Inorganic Hydraulic Settable Material Shaping Patents (Class 264/333)
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Patent number: 11883982Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method for compression casting concrete to reduce the amount of cement, including: adopting any existing concrete mix proportion designed for concrete of given strength, mixing the concrete, pouring the concrete into a mould, and compressing the concrete at a given pressure, where 28-day strength of the compacted concrete is increased; gradually reducing the amount of cement while keeping the amounts of other materials unchanged, where 28-day strength of the concrete is gradually reduced until the concrete meets a design index; proportionally reducing amounts of water and cement in a last mix proportion while keeping the amounts of other materials unchanged, where during compression casting of the concrete, discharge of cement paste is gradually reduced until no cement paste is discharged; and compression casting a concrete member according to a final mix proportion.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2023Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Shenzhen UniversityInventors: Yufei Wu, Biao Hu, Xun Wang
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Patent number: 11667568Abstract: Described are stabilized materials and methods and systems for providing said stabilized materials. The system includes a first unit for mixing a first combination that includes a quantity of drill cuttings and a drying agent. The system may include a second unit for mixing the first combination with at least a binder and/or a surface acting agent and providing a second combination. The second combination is formed when the first combination is caused to have a reduced moisture content, transitioning from a first state to a second state. The reduced moisture content in the second state is at least 20% less than the moisture content of the drill cuttings. The first combination in a second state is a stabilized material. The first combination in a second state may be a dried material. The binder and/or a surface acting agent with or without additional additives are not introduced until the first combination is in the second state.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2019Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: D-Trace Investments, LLCInventors: Donald J. Kennedy, Jason R. Goodrum
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Patent number: 11472062Abstract: A filling apparatus for filling a mold volume of a mold with mold material. The filling apparatus comprises a frame, a retention plate mounted to the frame, and a shovel mounted to the frame, the shovel being complementary to the retention plate to define a reservoir for containing the mold material. The shovel is movable relatively the frame to open the reservoir for the mold material to fall onto the mold to fill up the mold volume, to scrape the surface of the mold and thereby to push exceeding mold material over the retention plate, and to abut the retention plate to form the reservoir. The filling apparatus is adapted to refill the reservoir with exceeding mold material once the mold volume is filled with mold material.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2019Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Inventor: Louis Hebert
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Patent number: 11364655Abstract: A device for producing concrete blocks, in particular concrete paving slabs, having a mold for filling with a concrete mixture, wherein the mold has at least one mold cavity for receiving the concrete mixture, and wherein the upwardly open mold cavity has walls as lateral boundaries, and wherein the at least one mold cavity can be filled with the concrete mixture by means of a filling device, and wherein the mold with the at least one mold cavity and the filling device are movable relative to one another in a filling axis. The filling axis is oriented obliquely to an axis of symmetry of the at least one mold cavity, with the result that preferably all of the walls of the mold cavity extend neither perpendicularly nor parallel to the filling axis, but at an angle.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Franz Carl Nüdling Basaltwerke GmbH + Co. KGInventors: Bernhard Klöppner, Bernd Büttner, Steffen Mothes
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Patent number: 10914082Abstract: A mesh tape bonded to the outer edge or outward side of sheet panel products. The mesh tape is applied so that the tape overhangs the edge of the panel for the purpose of adjoining to the adjacent panel following installation of the panels at a job site. The mesh may be applied to two edges of the sheet panel, one along the panel width and another along the panel length. When installed, the panel edge with the mesh tape applied is overlapped with the edge of an adjacent panel that does not have tape applied, both along the length and width, thus allowing for a faster, more robust and reliable installation of panel sheathing.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2018Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Inventor: Brian St. Germain
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Patent number: 10173342Abstract: An arrangement for curing concrete products, which contains a curing chamber having several curing cells arranged in at least one column, in which curing cells are located on a vertical stack. The curing cells are formed to curing cell groups, in which one curing cell group contains at least one curing cell, advantageously 2-4 curing cells, and wherein the curing cell group is insulated in respect of other curing cell groups of the curing chamber. A method for curing concrete products in a curing chamber, which includes several curing cells arranged in at least one column, in which the curing cells are located on a vertical stack. In the method the moisture level of curing cells is controlled such that in the curing cells the temperature is desired.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2014Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Elematic OyjInventor: Jani Eilola
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Patent number: 10167638Abstract: The invention is a mixed stucco block of gypsum blocks. Due to using a layer of compacted polystyrene in its center, it is much lighter than regular gypsum blocks. In addition, its heat transfer coefficient is less than solid stucco panels. In addition, due to applying some smithereens in it along with support system and innovative Rabyts, mechanical connection of cement mortar is provided for it. Therefore it is possible to use this block in wet places including in bathroom, WC, and as the side wall of the façade.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2017Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Inventor: Mehran Salehi
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Patent number: 10150703Abstract: A cementitious blend composition and a concrete mix composition preferable for making concrete resistant to high temperatures and alkaline conditions, particularly for making durable concrete for constructing an alumina digester tank in an aluminum smelter. The cementitious blend composition includes at least one hydraulic cement, silica fume (SF), and natural pozzolan (NP), wherein a weight percent ratio of at least one hydraulic cement: SF:NP in the cementitious blend composition lies in the range of (24-63): (5-44): (32-40) with the sum of the weight percentages of the at least one hydraulic cement, the SF, and the NP not exceeding 100%. The concrete mix composition comprises water and the cementitious blend composition, wherein a weight ratio of the water the cementitious blend composition is 0.2-0.5, and wherein the concrete mix composition has a content of the cementitious blend composition of 400-550 kg/m3.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2016Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: King Fahd University of Petroleum and MineralsInventors: Mohammed Ibrahim, Mohammed Salihu Barry, Mohammed Maslehuddin
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Patent number: 9733019Abstract: A container for heat treatment of a positive-electrode active material for a lithium-ion battery to the present invention is characterized by having a base portion containing 60 to 95 mass % of alumina, and a surface portion containing 20 to 80 mass % of spinel and formed integrally with the base portion. Moreover, a production method of the present invention is characterized by comprising a step of placing an alumina-based powder, a step of placing a spinel-based powder above the alumina-based powder, a step of forming a compact by compressing the powders and a step of firing the compact.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2011Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: TYK CORPORATIONInventors: Yasuta Koike, Takashi Achiha, Takahiro Kamiya
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Patent number: 9573309Abstract: To efficiently feed a molten resin to the resin holders. An intermittently feeding device works to intermittently feed a transfer unit equipped with resin holders, and has a cam supported by a motor via a support. The cam is rotated by the motor. A cam follower of a moving block meshes with the screw of the cam, and the moving block moves along a support rail accompanying the turn of the cam. The motor rotates at a constant speed, and the transfer unit 3 is fed intermittently depending on the shapes of the cam and of the cam follower.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2012Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: TOYO SEIKAN GROUP HOLDINGS, LTD.Inventors: Norihisa Hirota, Yutaka Asano, Toshifusa Azuma
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Patent number: 9296125Abstract: Systems and methods for a concrete apparatus with incorporated lifter are provided. A concrete apparatus is formed by placing a reinforcement system in a mold. The reinforcement system comprises a lifter. Concrete is poured into the mold such that the lifter protrudes from the poured concrete. After the concrete has hardened and the mold is removed, the lifter is used to carry and position the concrete apparatus. After the concrete apparatus is positioned, the lifter is removed at the circumference of the concrete apparatus leaving no holes, thereby eliminating water leakage due to lifting methods.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Inventor: Pat Halton Fore, III
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Patent number: 9221190Abstract: An engineered stone production plant includes a vacuum vibration press (“VVP”) suspended above the ground, so that a conveyor belt and/or returning empty trays or molds from a curing oven to a mixing station can pass beneath the VVP. Rigid, self-supporting trays or molds can convey slabs through the plant on rollers, which allow independent horizontal movement of the slabs during spreading and coloring/veining of the slab mixture. Embodiments include air levitation for transporting slabs into and out of the VVP. The curing oven can be air-heated. The pressing plate can be sealed with the tray or mold by walls that extend downwardly from the press plate over a flexible covering sheet, by a gasket surrounding the pressing plate, or by an angle strip surrounding the slab mixture. In embodiments, the slab size can be changed by exchanging elastomeric mold walls, or by exchanging molds and pressing platens.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2015Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Inventor: Christopher T Banus
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Patent number: 9221191Abstract: A method of manufacturing engineered stone slabs provides slabs that are equal or superior in appearance and physical properties to slabs manufactured using a conventional Breton press, while weighing less, costing less to manufacture, providing shorter press cycle times, requiring less resin, and consuming less energy. In addition to providing a vibration device above the slab, the press also includes a second vibration device below the slab, which replaces the massive inertial base of a Breton press. The press can be completely enclosed within a vacuum chamber, and vibrationally isolated from surrounding structures. In embodiments, volume reduction blocks reduce the volume to be evacuated. Embodiments use screw jacks and springs or air bags to provide controlled pressing force and precisely uniform slab thickness. Slabs can be inserted and removed on a conveyor belt, or in rigid, self-supporting trays or molds on rollers.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2015Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Inventor: Christopher T. Banus
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Patent number: 9050748Abstract: In manufacturing composite material by curing fluid, strength deterioration of the composite material due to repair before the fluid is cured is reduced. A suction hole is formed in a bag film (3) for sealing a space for fibers being impregnated with resin, after start of impregnation. The suction hole is covered by a plate (56) with holes (57). The resin is sucked from the space through the plate (56). According to such composite material manufacturing method, a defect, which occurs during fibers are impregnated with resin, can be repaired before the resin is cured without causing disorder and damage in the fibers. In a composite material formed from one repaired in the above way, the repaired portion is strong, namely, there is no strength deterioration due to repair after curing, and thus, the material is preferred as compared with a composite material which is repaired after resin is cured.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Masayuki Kanemasu, Shigeru Nishiyama, Hideki Horizono
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Publication number: 20150143768Abstract: An improved concrete formulation comprising gravel, sand, Portland cement, and anhydrite substituting a portion of the Portland cement for fabrication of precast concrete systems with strength properties that comply with regulatory requirements.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventor: Rodrigo Mendoza-Lozano
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Patent number: 9034097Abstract: A composition for the preparation of a fire protection mortar comprising 45 to 70% by weight of cement binder, 8 to 20% by weight calcite, 8 to 20% by weight mica, 0 to 5% by weight of xonotlite, 0.1 to 20% by weight of expanded perlite, 0.1 to 10% by weight of fibers, 0.01 to 2% by weight of air entrainer and foaming agent, 0.01 to 2% by weight of processing aids.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2014Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Promat Research and Technology Centre NVInventors: Xiao Wu, Ann Opsommer
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Patent number: 9034235Abstract: A method for producing a wood wool construction element. This method comprises the steps of dispersing at least a part of a mixture of wood wool and a hydraulic binder in a mold so as to obtain a layer of the mixture with a height that is less than the height of side walls of said mold. Said mixture is at least partially hardened after which a subsequent layer of mixture is provided. The thickness of a construction element may well exceed 30 cm, for example 40 cm, 50 cm or even 60 cm. Also, an element obtained with such method is described, as well as a production facility.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2011Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: THERMOFORM NEDERLAND B.V.Inventors: Gerrit Jan Van Elten, Paulus Elbertus Van Elten, Elbertus Johannes Van Elten
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Publication number: 20150094412Abstract: A construction material that can be used in brick form, and method of manufacturing same, comprised of laterites admixed with polymers such as polystyrene, polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and optionally additional elements such as fillers and additives.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Inventors: Victor Manuel García Alarcón, Wilson Osorio Rincón, Ramiro De la Cruz Mesa, Rafael Ivan Millán Vivas
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Patent number: 8992814Abstract: A method for dry casting concrete block using a resilient mold having a cavity for forming a block face and a form having a block body forming cavity. The form may be offset from the mold to provide steps where the block face joins the body for aligning stacked blocks. Alternately, the form cavity may have a dimension smaller that the height of the block face and can be offset to form a step between the block face and either the top or bottom of the block. Alternately, an insert may be placed in the form adjacent the mold for forming a downwardly projecting lip along the back of the block. Blocks are formed using a dry cast concrete block machine. After casting, the form is removed from the block. The block remains supported on the mold until after it has cured.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2011Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Rosetta Hardscapes, LLCInventor: Jeremy L. Manthei
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Publication number: 20150069664Abstract: The invention comprises a flying table concrete form. The flying table concrete form comprises a concrete forming deck comprising a first concrete forming panel having a first primary surface adapted for forming and contacting plastic concrete and a second primary surface opposite the first primary surface, a layer of insulating material contacting and substantially covering the second primary surface of the first concrete forming panel, and a second panel contacting and substantially covering the layer of insulating material. The flying table concrete form also comprises a plurality of deck support members extending transversely with respect to the second panel, wherein the first concrete forming panel defines a plane and wherein no portion of the deck support members are in the plane defined by the first concrete forming panel. A method of using the flying table concrete form is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventor: Romeo Ilarian Ciuperca
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Patent number: 8974219Abstract: A modular tool for imparting profile characteristics into fluent cementitious material. The tool has an elongated base forming a permanently fixed blade, and at least one handle. The blade is configured to act as a dovetail to which any of several modular blades may frictionally fit in removable fashion. The fixed blade forms a deflector disposed to deflect removed cementitious material away from the handles. Other blades may fit by peg and socket engagement. The tool may have detachable rollers enabling the tool to advance at a controlled elevation along a wall being formed and shaped. A slide block may be arranged to engage the rollers so as to adjust their position on the tool. The tool may have integral bubble levels.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2013Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Inventor: Mark Wayne Couch
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Publication number: 20150042015Abstract: A retaining wall block having a rear flange and a mold box and method of making the block. The mold box is configured with a mold cavity that includes a vertical flange forming cavity extending from the top of the mold box to the bottom of the mold box.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Applicant: KEYSTONE RETAINING WALL SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Robert A. MacDonald, David M. LaCroix
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Patent number: 8951460Abstract: The invention comprises a method of making a cement-based object or structure having a compressive strength greater than about 1,000 psi. The method comprises placing a cement-based material in an insulated concrete form, wherein the insulated concrete form has an R-value of at least 1.5, wherein the cement-based material comprises approximately 10% to approximately 80% by weight portland cement, and at least one of approximately 10% to approximately 90% by weight slag cement and approximately 5% to approximately 80% by weight fly ash. The invention also comprises a method of making a cement-based object or structure. The invention further comprises objects or structures made by the foregoing methods.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Inventor: Romeo Ilarian Ciuperca
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Patent number: 8932508Abstract: The incorporation of polyvalent metal ions into a silicate based interlayer in a laminated fire resistant glazing produced using a cast in place process provides an improvement in the properties of those glazings. The preferred metal ions are aluminium ions and zirconium ions. The preferred polyvalent metal compounds are those which are disclosed in EP 1206349 and WO 2004/014813.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Pilkington Group LimitedInventors: Karikath Su Varma, David Holden, John Richard Holland
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Patent number: 8925284Abstract: The present invention relates to a building panel. The building panel includes a core including first geopolymer concrete. One or more protective layers are located adjacent the core. Each protective layer includes second geopolymer concrete of greater density than the first geopolymer concrete. In one embodiment, passages are defined along which air can move within the core.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2010Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Halok Pty LtdInventor: Andrew Wilfred Reid
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Patent number: 8912250Abstract: The present invention provides a bicomponent fiber for three-dimensional reinforcement of a cement product characterized in that it represents a coaxial core-coat fiber wherein the core comprises a thermoplastic polymer and the coat either comprises thermoplastic polymer resistant to environment having pH>11 and one or more hydrophilic and/or surface active substance(s) in an amount of 3 to 30% of the total weight of the coat, or the coat comprises thermoplastic polymer resistant to environment having pH>11 grafted with active or unsaturated monomers of one or different kinds constituting 3 to 25% of total weight of the coat, wherein the surface tension of the coat is at least 45 mN/m. The invention also provides a method for production of said fiber, a cement product comprising such fiber and a method of production of said cement product.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2008Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Obschestvo S Ogranichennoi Otvetstvennostiu C AirlaidInventors: Evgeny Pavlovich Babenkov, Alexey Aleksandrovich Saveliev
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Patent number: 8911548Abstract: Chemically bonded ceramics and manufacturing processes are described. In one aspect, a manufacturing process of a chemically bonded ceramic is carried out by: (1) combining an acidic liquid and Fly ash to form a mixture; and (2) curing the mixture to form the chemically bonded ceramic. The Fly ash corresponds to at least a majority by weight of solids combined with the acidic liquid to form the mixture.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2013Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Henry A. Colorado, Jenn-Ming Yang
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Publication number: 20140328624Abstract: A permeable paver and paving slab that have water permeability of on average about 1 inch per hour and compressive strength of an average of about 5000 psi to 8000 psi, the paver and paving slab manufactured by forming a mixture comprising blast-furnace slag, sand, gravel and Portland cement into predetermined sizes, shapes and colors as desired utilizing a hydraulic-type or equivalent compacting block forming machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: Pacific Interlock Pavingstone, Inc.Inventors: Dean R. Tonder, Glen Tonder, Tim Donovan, Per Jensen
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Publication number: 20140314990Abstract: The invention provides novel paving stones and construction block composite materials and methods for preparation thereof. The paving stones and construction block composite materials can be readily produced from widely available, low cost precursor materials by a production process that involves compacting in a mold that is suitable for large-scale production. The precursor materials include calcium silicate, for example, wollastonite, and particulate filler materials which can comprise silicon dioxide-rich materials. Additives can include calcium carbonate-rich and magnesium carbonate-rich materials. Various additives can be used to fine-tune the physical appearance and mechanical properties of the composite material, such as colorants such as particles of colored materials, such as, and pigments (e.g., black iron oxide, cobalt oxide and chromium oxide).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: SOLIDIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Francis Henn, Deepak Ravikumar, John P. Kuppler, Kenneth Smith, Oguzhan Oflaz, Dawid Zambrzycki, Vahit Atakan
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Patent number: 8865039Abstract: Molds and processes that permit high-speed, mass production of retaining wall blocks having patterned or other processed front faces, as well as retaining wall blocks formed by such processes. The invention permits the front face of the block to be impressed with a pattern or otherwise directly processed, to allow the formation of pre-determined block front faces, while at the same time facilitating high-speed, high-volume production of blocks. A mirror image of the desired pattern can be created on a stripper shoe by selecting a desired three-dimensional surface from a naturally occurring or man made object and digitally scanning the selected three-dimensional pattern to create scanned data. The scanned data can then be used to machine a face of the stripper shoe that is the mirror image of the selected pattern.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2013Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Anchor Wall Systems, Inc.Inventor: Ronald J. Scherer
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Patent number: 8858860Abstract: Cement compositions comprising carboxylated inulin and methods of using the same to cement a workspace. In one embodiment, a method of cementing includes providing a cement composition comprising a carboxylated inulin, for example, in a subterranean formation. The method further includes allowing the cement composition to set. In some embodiments, the cement composition has a thickening time of from about 2 hours to about 11 hours. In other embodiments, the cement composition has a viscosity that is about constant for a period of time after the cement composition is placed.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2004Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Ashok K. Santra, B. Raghava Reddy, D. Chad Brenneis
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Patent number: 8852490Abstract: Systems and methods for a concrete apparatus with incorporated lifter are provided. A concrete apparatus is formed by placing a reinforcement system in a mold. The reinforcement system comprises a lifter. Concrete is poured into the mold such that the lifter protrudes from the poured concrete. After the concrete has hardened and the mold is removed, the lifter is used to carry and position the concrete apparatus. After the concrete apparatus is positioned, the lifter is removed at the circumference of the concrete apparatus leaving no holes, thereby eliminating water leakage due to lifting methods.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2009Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Inventor: Pat Halton Fore, III
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Patent number: 8844839Abstract: An accelerated cure method for making a strong, high durometer, reduced brittleness hydrated sprinkler protection device shaped like a donut by mixing water with a dry mixture of sand; Portland cement; pigment; and polypropylene homopolymer fibers.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Inventor: Chad Touchet
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Patent number: 8845940Abstract: Fresh concrete is treated with carbon dioxide prior to delivery to a product mold for forming concrete products. Carbon dioxide gas is directed through a manifold, which may be coupled to a feedbox or a hopper, upstream from the product mold. Treating the fresh concrete with the carbon dioxide gas while it is in a loose state prior to placement in the product mold may generally promote uniform and enhanced carbon dioxide uptake.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Carboncure Technologies Inc.Inventors: Robert Niven, George Sean Monkman, Dean Forgeron
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Patent number: 8808604Abstract: A method for manufacturing a concrete pole, includes steps of preparing a mold with PC steel bars; preparing a concrete composition comprising cement 19˜21 weight percent, Pozzolanic material 3˜5 weight percent, fine aggregate 25˜40 weight percent, natural stone aggregate 30˜45 weight percent, chemical admixture 0.3˜0.4 weight percent, inorganic pigment 0.4˜1.0 weight percent, and water 6˜7 weight percent; pouring the concrete composition into the mold; shaping the poured composition into a hollow pole; curing the shaped pole by steam at a temperature range from 75° C. to 85° C. from 6 to 8 hours; removing the mold from the cured pole; and grinding the outer surface of the pole so that the pattern and color of the natural stones are exposed on the outer surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Inventor: Yeong Ho Cho
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Patent number: 8801851Abstract: A foamed concrete having a density from 100 to 800 kg/m3 including by mass relative to the total mass of the concrete: a cement; water; from 0.01 to 5% of a water-reducing agent, plasticizer or superplasticizer; from 0.45 to 5% of a foaming agent relative to the amount of water; from 0.01 to 5% of a water-soluble calcium salt; inorganic particles from 0.1 to 300 ?m in size; the ratio of foaming agent to calcium salt being from 0.3 to 0.8; excluding foamed concretes including 10% or more by mass of slag.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2011Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: LafargeInventors: Pierre-Henri Jezequel, Benoit Mathonier
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Publication number: 20140208984Abstract: A process for the production of a non-sheet form structural building element incorporating glass cullet, preferably from consumer waste glass streams, which glass cullet has a particle size distribution of ?½?+12 mesh in an amount from 1% to 50% by weight and imparts an appearance simulating natural quarried stone, or terrazzo, and the non-sheet form structural building element made from this process. The composition of the building element also includes Portland cement, and one or more of concrete sand, stone aggregate, blast furnace slag and one or more of silica fume, silica sand and silica flour. The method includes a two-step curing process which involves curing a preform formed by molding of the concrete mixture without the addition of heat or steam for a first curing period, followed by curing of the preform in an autoclave, at temperatures ranging from 250 to 366° F. and at pressures ranging from 100 to 150 p.s.i. for a second curing period.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventor: Justin Campbell
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Patent number: 8765044Abstract: A method of making a masonry block employing a mold assembly having a plurality liner plates each having a major surface that together form a mold cavity having an open top and an open bottom, wherein at least one liner plate is moveable between a retracted position and a desired extended position within the mold cavity. The method includes providing a negative of a desired texture on the major surface of the moveable liner plate, moving the moveable liner plate to a retracted position, closing the bottom of the mold cavity by positioning a pallet below the mold assembly, filling the mold cavity with dry cast concrete via the open top, vibrating the mold assembly and dry cast concrete therein, and moving the moveable liner plate to a desired extended position during the vibrating.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2009Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Ness InventionsInventors: John T. Ness, Jeffrey A. Ness
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Patent number: 8753444Abstract: Reinforced sulphur concrete wherein one or more metal reinforcing members are in contact with sulphur concrete is disclosed. The reinforced sulphur concrete comprises an adhesion promoter that enhances the interaction between the sulphur and the one or more metal reinforcing members.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2011Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Shell Oil CompanyInventors: Juedu Austine, Yiu Chung Cheng, Michael David Lankshear, Cees Weijers
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Patent number: 8747712Abstract: During the manufacture of slabs of stone or stone-like material using the technology which envisages preparation of a mix formed by a granular product and by a binder consisting of a hardening synthetic resin, vacuum vibrocompression of a layer of said mix and hardening of the resultant rough slab by means of a catalytic action and by heating, the slab is cooled to room temperature by directing onto both its surfaces a flow of cooling fluid, in particular air at room temperature, while controlling the flowrate of the air, so as to ensure gradual and controlled cooling, and supporting the slab in a static and perfectly flat condition. The device consists of a flat structure provided with a plurality of spacers (20) which keep the slab in a perfectly flat condition and allow the flow of cooling fluid to perform its action.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2006Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Inventor: Luca Toncelli
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Patent number: 8734691Abstract: A method for constructing site-cast or precast concrete floors, roofs and decks by first forming one piece elongated foam forms having an elongated cavity for reception of concrete. A pair of elongated slots is formed along the bottom of each of the forms. Wooden members are placed into each of the elongated slots to form an assembled combination of the foam form and wood members. A plurality of the assembled combinations are placed in juxtaposition with respect to each adjacent assembled combination on a support surface, rebar is placed in the cavity of each assembled combination and then concrete in an uncured form if poured over the assembled combinations and into the cavities of the forms so that once the concrete has cured a concrete panel has been formed.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Inventor: Patrick E. Boeshart
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Patent number: 8734705Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and corresponding methodologies for providing a base support, such as including concrete, and used such as for a wind-driven generator. Precast concrete cylinders are stacked in place upon a platform that may be partially precast and partially cast in place during assembly and supported, in certain embodiments, by plural concrete legs, the other ends of which are supported on a unitary or subdivided concrete foundation. In other embodiments, the platform may be supported by ribbed concrete panels. The concrete cylinders are glued together using an epoxy and then secured by an internal vertical post tension system extending from the platform to the upper most cylinder. Methodologies and apparatus for fabrication of concrete structure used in constructing the base support are also disclosed, with a focus on staves and various ring piece constructions.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2009Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Tindall CorporationInventors: Roger C. Knox, Bryant A. Zavitz, Kevin L. Kirkley
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Patent number: 8715557Abstract: A concrete block mold division plate for front-face-up block molding. The division plate fits into a channel formed in each of the side walls of the mold. A plurality of fasteners secure the division plate within each channel and to the side walls of the mold. The division plate operates in conjunction with an optimized dry cast concrete mixture to provide acceptable control of the flatness and parallelism of the top and bottom surfaces of the blocks.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2010Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Anchor Wall Systems, Inc.Inventors: Paul Joseph Johnson, Jimmie L. Mugge, Paul Randal Tufts, Ronald J. Scherer
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Patent number: 8713894Abstract: A method and apparatus for barrier cable anchorage in a concrete formwork such that individual anchors are positioned relative to each other and to the formwork. A galvanized plate is provided with series of holes spaced from a reference point at the plate edge, and a registered assembly of individual anchors are provided in the holes. Female threaded plate caps are secured within the holes for frontal engagement, and a PSR stud is secured to each plate cap on the back side. The assembly is frontally set against the formwork with the reference point spaced from an external datum. The formwork is cured and barrier cables are affixed to the plate caps through the plate by threaded engagement with a barrel anchor and wedge. After tensioning, each cable is anchored to the formwork in desired relative proximity to one another and to the external datum.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2012Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Inventors: Kyle Viereck, Russell L. Price
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Publication number: 20140116296Abstract: A method can use the ashes of pet or human remains and combining them with natural materials and chemical stabilizers to form, under high pressure, strong building materials. These internment blocks can be formed in an unlimited variety of shapes and weights and can be used to build permanent structures. The ashes are forever protected from the elements and are in a final resting place as part of the memorial structure. The building blocks require zero perpetual care and can last up to or beyond 1000 years. The building blocks can be designed into a lasting memorial of the size and scope desired. In their final cured state, the building blocks can be as hard as stone and impervious to moisture.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventor: Bobby Gerald Williams
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Publication number: 20140097557Abstract: A raw batch composition for concrete or concrete wherein the raw batch composition comprises Portland cement of about 15 wgt. % to about 45 wgt. % and dune sand preferably red dune sand is present in an amount of about 40 wgt. %. The dune sand has a particle size of less than or equal to 45 microns. The composition also includes limestone powder ranging from about 15 wgt. % to 45 wgt. % with particle sizes less than or equal to 45 microns to form a base material. To this base material suitable amounts of fine aggregate, coarse aggregate, water and superplasticizer are added. A method for producing a cast concrete product having a compressive strength of between 62 MPa and 90 MPa is disclosed. The method comprises a step of providing Portland cement, dune sand and limestone powder.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: KING SAUD UNIVERSITYInventors: Abdulrahman M. Alhozaimy, Mohd. S. Jaafar, Abdulaziz Al-Negheimish, Omer A. Alawad
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Patent number: 8663382Abstract: A mixture for making a high strength phosphate cement includes monopotassium phosphate, a Group IIA metal oxide in amounts of about 20 to about 100 parts per 100 parts of the monopotassium phosphate and monocalcium orthophosphate in amounts of from about 3 to about 30 parts per 100 parts of the monopotassium phosphate. Products made from the phosphate cement have a pH of less than about 9 and the product develops a compressive strength greater than 2000 psi in 24 hours.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2010Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: United States Gypsum CompanyInventor: Ashish Dubey
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Patent number: 8663527Abstract: A method for arranging engagement means in a concrete body. These engagement means can come into contact with securing means, resulting in a coupling of considerable strength between the concrete part and the said securing means. The engagement means may comprise a screw thread, bayonet-like structure or the like arranged in the concrete. However, it is also possible for the engagement means to be designed as a separate component which is placed into the concrete material. This separate component is then provided with the engagement means proper in that it is provided with a screw thread, bayonet catch or the like. In this way, it is possible to secure construction parts to the concrete part, to hoist the concrete part and to carry out further actions with this part. It is also possible to adjust the concrete part with the aid of adjustment bolts which engage in the engagement means.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2003Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Connector Vinkeveen B.V.Inventor: Robertus Cornelis Maria van Rijn
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Patent number: 8652379Abstract: Method for manufacturing modular, hollow, prismatic, monolithic reinforced-concrete elements of rectangular section, which includes the stages of concreting their side walls in two horizontally arranged formwork structures, carrying out a rotation of said formwork structures so as to leave them arranged vertically on either side of a third formwork, with said third formwork horizontal, then concreting the floor slab, placing formwork between the side walls for concreting of the ceiling slab and withdrawing the modular element, so that a high degree of monolithism is achieved, a method in which all the concretings are carried out in the horizontal, and precise control is achieved over the measurements of the element obtained.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2009Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Compact-Habit, S.L.Inventors: Jose Tragant Ruano, Miguel Morte Morales
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Patent number: 8641940Abstract: A method for the monolithic furnaces construction with refractory concrete for the manufacture of glass through the formation of temporary structures for the filling and molded of refractory concrete.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2008Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Compania Vidriera, S.A. de C.V.Inventors: Humberto Calderon Degollado, Mario Roberto Estrada-Zavala, Miguel Humberto Rangel-Soto, Armando Raúl Elizondo-Valdez, Francisco Efraín Garcia-Rodriguez