Assignee: ABT, Inc.

Location: Troutman, NC
No. of patents: 29

Number	Title	Issue Date
7703502	Method of fabricating a longitudinal frame member of a trench-forming assembly An assembly is provided for forming a trench of a predetermined shape. The trench-forming assembly includes a removable longitudinal form body, a pair of frame members and at least one mounting bracket assembly. The form body is capable of shaping a moldable trench ...	04/27/2010
7632042	Method, apparatus and system for forming drainage and trench forming systems An alignment device is disclosed use in maintaining the alignment of longitudinal frame members of a trench-forming assembly. The alignment device comprises a cross member. Extending in the same direction from opposite ends of the cross member is at least one pair o...	12/15/2009
7172368	Assembly and method of forming a trench of a predetermined shape An assembly is provided for forming a trench of a predetermined shape. The trench-forming assembly includes a removable longitudinal form body, a pair of frame members and at least one mounting bracket assembly. The form body is capable of shaping a moldable trench ...	02/06/2007
6926245	Mounting bracket assembly for connecting frame members of a trench-forming assembly and associated method of fabricating frame members An assembly is provided for forming a trench of a predetermined shape. The trench-forming assembly includes a removable longitudinal form body, a pair of frame members and at least one mounting bracket assembly. The form body is capable of shaping a moldable trench ...	08/09/2005
6860678	Method and apparatus for aligning channel sections with an adjustable alignment key A channel system for forming a trench is disclosed that includes a number of precast drainage channel sections and one or more alignment keys for aligning and interlocking adjacent channel sections. Each alignment key includes a base shaped for laterally bridging ac...	03/01/2005
6663317	Drainage channel A drainage channel includes a conduit defining a lengthwise extending opening and an inlet defining a passageway in fluid communication with the opening. The inlet may have an exterior surface that defines a plurality of pockets spaced apart in the length...	12/16/2003
6533497	Method of using a trench forming assembly having removable pin anchoring mechanism An assembly for forming a trench comprising a frame having two elongated members that define a support surface and at least one opening. The assembly also includes a removable grate that is disposed on the support surface and includes a hook that is dispo...	03/18/2003
6443656	Trench forming assembly having removable pin anchoring mechanism An assembly for forming a trench comprising a frame having two elongated members that define a support surface and at least one opening. The assembly also includes a removable grate that is disposed on the support surface and includes a hook that is dispo...	09/03/2002
6170796	Mold and associated method for making a drainage channel An elongate drainage channel capable of receiving runoff from an athletic surface is provided which includes a bottom wall and a pair of sidewalls extending upwardly from the opposed sides of the bottom wall. The drainage channel also includes a projectio...	01/09/2001
6132137	Drainable fields and associated methods An elongate grate capable of securing an edge portion of an artificial turf surface within a drainage channel is provided. The grate includes an elongate central portion defining a plurality of openings to permit runoff from the artificial turf surface to...	10/17/2000
5890839	Trench forming assembly having a counterbuoyancy member and associated method A trench forming assembly for forming a trench of predetermined shaped is disclosed according to the present invention. The assembly includes a pair of elongate frame members for defining a support surface for supporting a trench cover and at least one do...	04/06/1999
5853265	Edge adapter for athletic playing surface and associated method A resilient edge adapter is provided for defining an edge of a drainable athletic playing surface formed of a moldable material. The edge adapter includes a base portion for cooperably engaging an upper portion of a drainage channel and an upstanding port...	12/29/1998
5803662	Drainage channel and associated method An elongate drainage channel capable of receiving runoff from an athletic surface is provided which includes a bottom wall and a pair of sidewalls extending upwardly from the opposed sides of the bottom wall. The drainage channel also includes a projectio...	09/08/1998
5779393	Drainage channel grates for athletic playing surfaces and associated methods An elongate grate capable of securing an edge portion of an artificial turf surface within a drainage channel is provided. The grate includes an elongate central portion defining a plurality of openings to permit runoff from the artificial turf surface to...	07/14/1998
5735637	Method and apparatus for supporting and anchoring drainage channel sections A support frame assembly is provided for supporting drainage channel sections adjoined in an end-to-end relationship and for anchoring the drainage channel sections to a support surface. The support frame assembly includes a pair of substantially vertical...	04/07/1998
5702204	Apparatus for connecting and aligning frame member sections of a trench An apparatus for connecting and aligning frame member sections of a trench with a connector is disclosed according to the present invention. The connector may include horizontal and vertical panel sections each defining a pair of openings therein. Protrus...	12/30/1997
5653553	Drainage channel and associated method An elongate drainage channel capable of receiving runoff from an athletic surface is provided which includes a bottom wall and a pair of sidewalls extending upwardly from the opposed sides of the bottom wall. The drainage channel also includes a projectio...	08/05/1997
5647692	Edge adapter for athletic playing surface and associated method A resilient edge adapter is provided for defining an edge of a drainable athletic playing surface formed of a moldable material. The edge adapter includes a base portion for cooperably engaging an upper portion of a drainage channel and an upstanding port...	07/15/1997
5647689	Drainage channel grates for athletic playing surfaces and associated methods An elongate grate capable of securing an edge portion of an artificial turf surface within a drainage channel is provided. The grate includes an elongate central portion defining a plurality of openings to permit runoff from the artificial turf surface to...	07/15/1997
5645367	Drainage system having an embedded conduit connector A drainage system includes a conduit connector which is integrally molded within a precast drainage system component in order to provide for the interconnection of a variety of drainage system components, such as drainage channel sections and catch basins...	07/08/1997
5573350	Method for cutting complexly shaped foamed plastic bodies from a workpiece and foam body products A method for cutting first and second complementary foamed plastic bodies of a predetermined shape from a single workpiece includes the step of moving a linear cutting element through the workpiece. The linear cutting element, such as a heated wire, is mo...	11/12/1996
5564860	Fixture for attaching a grate to a drainage channel A grate attachment fixture is disclosed which rotationally engages a locking bar with the opposed sidewalls of a drainage channel and which thereafter secures a grate to the drainage channel. The grate attachment fixture includes a rotatable connector ada...	10/15/1996
5489163	Drainage channel The invention provides a drainage channel preferably formed from a sheet material, such as stainless steel. The channel has a flat bottom and upwardly extending sidewalls that form an acute angle with the bottom. A pair of shoulders extend outwardly from ...	02/06/1996
5399047	Trench forming assemblies having enhanced anchoring means A trench forming assembly for forming a trench of predetermined shaped is disclosed according to the present invention. The assembly includes a pair of parallel elongate frame members for defining a support surface for supporting a trench cover. The assem...	03/21/1995
5393171	Trench forming assembly and method An assembly (10) for forming a trench (T) includes one or more frame members (16) that cooperate with a removable form (12) around which a moldable trench forming composition (C) is poured. The form is made of deformable buoyant material such as expanded ...	02/28/1995
5348421	Trench forming assembly and method An assembly (10) for forming a trench (T) includes one or more frame members (16) that cooperate with a removable form (12) around which a moldable trench forming composition (C) is poured. The form is made of deformable buoyant material such as expanded ...	09/20/1994
5281051	Trench forming assembly and method An assembly (10) for forming a trench (T) includes one or more frame members (16) that cooperate with a removable form (12) around which a moldable trench forming composition (C) is poured. The form is made of deformable buoyant material such as expanded ...	01/25/1994
5110235	Locking component for securing a cover on a frame The invention comprises a grate having a device to prevent it from dislodging when a vehicle drives over the grate. For this purpose, a part (2') of the supporting component at a side face of the grate (1) is designed as a thin, tongue-shaped wall (33) wi...	05/05/1992
5106231	Drainage channel having improved coping for receiving grate A drainage channel comprising a channel body which is U-shaped in cross-section and defines a concave base and integrally formed opposing first and second vertically spaced-apart side walls, the first and second side walls including respective crowns form...	04/21/1992

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Assignee: ABT, Inc.