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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7165912 | Apparatus for rebuilding a sand beach A device is provided for preventing shoreline erosion and for rebuilding the sand beach along the shoreline of a large body of water. A series of the devices are placed in side-by-side relation essentially parallel to the shoreline. The device includes a hollow plas... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7160057 | Protective element for a breakwater or wave-retarding construction A protective element for a breakwater or wave-retarding construction comprises a body that has at least two opposing projections. The projections are on either side of a flat base and extend transversely thereto. The periphery of the base is non-circular, so that ro... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7125506 | Drainage channel installation device A drainage channel installation device comprises a channel-securing member and a channel-hanging member. The channel-securing member releasably engages the channel-hanging member and has opposed ends that are adapted to be releasably secured to the opposed side wall... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7073768 | Device and method for setting a frame The present invention comprises an apparatus for supporting a frame from a utility container. The apparatus comprises a plurality of support members being configured to form a box. The support members are slidably attached to each other. The apparatus further compri... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7036786 | Mounting system A mounting system for a shelter, which includes an angle assembly and a supporting understructure. The angle assembly is mountable on longitudinal sides of the shelter. The shelter is mountable on the understructure, the angle assembly is attached to the understruct... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6955498 | Circular conduit opening closure device The closure device for a circular conduit opening may be used to inhibit entry of debris and other matter into a conduit. The closure device may have an outer band, an inner band and a cover wherein a perimeter edge of the cover may be fastened between the outer ban... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6921501 | Method of forming a circumferentially closed concrete wall having the same cross-section over the entire height thereof A method of forming a circumferentially closed wall having the same cross-section over its entire length included providing at least two circumferentially closed inner falseworks each formed of circumferentially closed inner part and a circumferentially closed climb... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6808156 | Method and apparatus for molding concrete into a bridge or other structure A method and mold assembly for forming concrete or another moldable composition. A plurality of elongate elements, such as PVC pipes, are stacked in rows in gravity-stable arrangement to form a contour, such as an arch. The radius of the arch may be controlled by ar... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6769662 | Form and method for casting a monolithic precast safety end A precast safety end for use with culverts on highway, driveway, and road drainage crossings has a base having a depending flange at its outer end and an upright wall at its inner end, and opening in the wall to register with the opening in an abutting pipe culvert.... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6691975 | Concrete tank seal cast A closed end of a one piece flexible elastomeric seal is mounted in one end of a tubular liquid concrete tight frame that is mounted on a removable door of one wall of a concrete wall mold, the other open end of the flexible seal is in liquid concrete tig... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6619885 | Telescopic tunnel form The invention relates to a tunnel form comprising: two vertical forming walls (2) joined by a horizontal wall (3) in two parts (3A), and at the base of the form, means for adjusting the height of the position of the top edge (5) of the tunnel form relativ... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6595720 | Method and apparatus for forming a trench drain A method and apparatus for forming a trench drain includes an elongated trench form, first and second spaced apart frame rails, a support member and a first and second fastener. The trench form includes at least one folding member folded along predetermin... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6220784 | Method and apparatus for forming a trench An apparatus for forming a trench which is adapted to receive at least one grate that will cover the trench. The apparatus comprises first and second frame rails that are connected by at least one removable spacer. The spacer is sized and configured to ma... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6059256 | Bulkhead forming system The invention provides a bulkhead forming system and method for forming a bulkhead. The bulkhead forming system comprises a number of individual forming members which are coupled together end to end and opposing each other to provide a gap therebetween on... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6004068 | Method and apparatus for forming a trench or catch basin void A method and apparatus for forming a trench or catch basin void with removable cardboard components that fold up to create a three dimensional trench void form, and pair of elongated frame members to define a support surface for a trench cover is disclose... | 12/21/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5857300 | Adjustable radius form assembly An adjustable radius form assembly is provided which includes a plurality of vertical strongbacks and a plurality of horizontal walers. Each of the walers are pre-rolled to a desired radius. The walers are then connected to one another by ball and socket ... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5792552 | Reusable concrete form panel sheeting The invention relates to concrete form panel sheeting comprising a resinous polymer core defining a concrete-form face and an opposite face, and a concrete-facing surface layer attached to the concrete-form face, the concrete-facing surface layer being ad... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5782049 | Two-part collapsible corrugated paper form void A two-part collapsible form void for providing a space between a poured concrete structure and an underlying expansive soil is formed of a foldable outer section and a foldable inner section which, when erected, is longitudinally slidable into the erected... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5645372 | Form for construction of a catch basin A form for construction of a catch basin including a water insert form that has a front insert wall, a rear insert wall, a pair of side insert walls and a concave bottom edge. The front insert wall and the rear insert wall each have knockouts along the bo... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5554392 | Apparatus for forming walls The invention relates to an improved apparatus for the production of substantially vertical walls, and specifically, walls made of concrete which includes a single sided concrete form used, for example, to form a concrete wall against a preexisting wall o... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5431553 | Manhole seal molding apparatus An apparatus is provided for installation in a manhole assembly. The mold apparatus is filled with a sealing material to establish a solid bond that blocks inflow of fluids at the joint between abutting components of the manhole assembly. The apparatus in... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5137251 | Pour window for a concrete form A pour window for a metal concrete form flexible to a predetermined arcuate shape. A window panel of a generally rectangular shape forms part of a door which is pivotally mounted at one edge thereof for movement between an open and a closed position there... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5123784 | Method of sealing construction joint in top-down construction method A method of sealing a concrete joint formed between a pair of concrete castings by creating an injection hole wherein a removable frame member can be attached to the bottom surface of the first concrete casting so as to form obtuse angles with the concret... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5108671 | Concrete formwork and method for forming a draft tube A formwork for a draft tube which includes ganged precast forms, each precast form corresponding to a curved segment of the draft tube. The precast forms are molded with continuous side plates extending thereabout and anchored in the precast concrete form... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5059067 | Method for forming a curved interior profile to a cementitious material A method for forming cementitious material, such as gunite or the like, to a desired cross-sectional profile for an interior structure such as a swimming pool, skateboard bowl or the like. A forming assembly includes a cutting edge, which is formed so as ... | 10/22/1991 |
| 5050290 | Process for manufacturing of a lost casing from modular frames A method is disclosed for manufacturing a double-walled hollow lost casing for use in the production of marine engineering civil works having inner and outer walls each made of pre-cut plates of such size and shape that the lost casing has a polygonal cro... | 09/24/1991 |
| 5017313 | Method and means for repairing existing manhole A form assembly for casting a lining wall in an existing manhole includes a cylindrical lower form assembly, a circular horizontal form assembly, and a cylindrical upper form assembly. All three assemblies are formed of smaller segments which are assemble... | 05/21/1991 |
| 5000621 | Apparatus for forming a trench A device for forming a trench having a pair of frame members each having a first adjustment slot therethrough, a form pan having sidewalls, the sidewalls having an adjustment slot in registration with the first adjustment slot of the frame members, and me... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4997602 | Cast-in-place manhole liner method A collection of sheet-metal, flanged, arcuate panels is provided which panels can be assembled in belts of generally circular cross-section commencing from the bottom of the manhole to provide a complete form structure for casting a concrete liner with a ... | 03/05/1991 |
| 4995584 | Cast-in-place manhole liner apparatus Apparatus for casting poured concrete liners in manholes or the like wherein a collection of sheet-metal, flanged, arcuate panels is provided which panels can be assembled in belts of generally circular cross-section commencing from the bottom of the manh... | 02/26/1991 |
| 4993878 | Method and apparatus for forming a trench A device for forming a trench having a pair of frame members, connecting rods disposed between the frame members to maintain the frame members in a fixed position relative to each other, anchoring means attached to the frame members for positioning the fr... | 02/19/1991 |
| 4993877 | Method and apparatus for forming a trench A method and apparatus for constructing a grate or solid covered trench is provided, having a "Z" type frame made positionally adjustable by an adjustment slot and fastening means combination, and a trench-form construction achieving stability by means of... | 02/19/1991 |
| 4957268 | Disposable curb inlet drain form A disposable form for manufacturing curb inlet drains in situ includes a base for forming the main body of the curb inlet drain, and a neck for forming a manhole opening. The base is made of a frangible material that can be broken into pieces and removed ... | 09/18/1990 |
| 4931235 | Method for making steel/concrete tanks A method for making a steel/concrete tank is provided. A steel interior tank is pressurized during or after pouring of a concrete outer tank around a steel inner tank. Pressurization is commenced before the concrete has set, and is maintained until substa... | 06/05/1990 |
| 4923334 | Lost casing for constructing a rigid structure upon the bottom of a body of water This invention is a method and casing (1) for constructing a rigid structure upon the bottom of the water. The casing to be used is a lost pillar casing of particular shape. It is larger at the bottom than at a higher level and preferably is composed of f... | 05/08/1990 |
| 4915345 | Concrete forming system for curved walls A curved concrete forming structure to provide a 1000 psf system for forming curved walls having a radium in excess of 5'. The structure includes a series of arcuately curved metallic panels secured in stacked side-by-side assembly. The improvement partic... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4844403 | Reusable form for storm sewer collection box inlets A cover for a storm drain collection box is formed usig falsework that includes a portion that is prefabricated and another portion that is constructed in-situ. The prefabricated portion of the falsework is used to form the throat section of the collectio... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4844402 | Form for a mortar cap The mortar cap receives cementitious materials therewithin, such as cement, mortar, and the like, to define a footing for a manhole frame, and has a base frame with a pair of concentric, spaced-apart walls, and an ancillary frame, also with a pair of conc... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4824290 | Method of constructing a rigid structure upon the bottom of a water as well as lost casing for performing said method This invention is a method and casing (1) for constructing a rigid structure upon the bottom of the water. The casing to be used is a lost pillar casing of particular shape. It is larger at the bottom than at a higher level and preferably is composed of f... | 04/25/1989 |
