Class 14/73.1 - Joint

Subclass of Class 14 - Bridges
Definition: Subject matter including means between adjacent bridge deck
No. of patents: 90
Last issue date: 05/08/2012

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Number	Title	Issue Date
8171590	Anti-expansion joint bridge constructed through detailed survey for bridge Disclosed herein is an anti-expansion joint bridge which eliminates an expansion joint structure from an upper structure thereof, and includes a plurality of slidable steel plates to cover a space between girders or floor slabs expanding and contracting on piers and...	05/08/2012
7484259	Large resisting distortion and modularized comb-type bridge expansion joint A large resisting distortion and modularized comb-type bridge expansion joint, comprises at least two modules located parallel in the direction of a bridge's width, and each module includes a fixed comb plate (2) and a movable comb plate (1), which are...	02/03/2009
7395570	Expansion joint system for accommodation of large movement in multiple directions An expansion joint system which is provided to accommodate forces applied to highway construction during normal changes in ambient conditions, and which is also designed to withstand seismic forces and vehicular forces, which may be applied in transverse and longitu...	07/08/2008
7389555	Large resisting distortion comb-type bridge expansion joint A large resisting distortion combo-type bridge expansion device, comprises fixed comb plate 2 and moveable comb plate 1 which are respectively disposed on the girder 10 where at the two sides of the bridge expansion device, the moveable comb pla...	06/24/2008
7354219	Multi-seal waterproof expansion joint for roadways A multi-seal waterproof expansion joint for roadways includes an L-shaped load-bearing member mounted to each end of adjacent roadway sections. The lower surface of the horizontal leg of each load-bearing member has a shaped end to receive an insert to provide a ret...	04/08/2008
7334963	Concrete slab joint stabilizing system and apparatus A joint stabilizing apparatus having an expandable cylindrical housing is inserted into a circular hole drilled at a “loose joint” of a concrete slab that is to be stabilized against relative vertical displacement between adjacent slab sections. The hole is dril...	02/26/2008
7252454	Expansion joint system including damping means An expansion joint system for roadway constructions is provided incorporating dampers that are designed to protect the roadway constructions from the effects of disturbances caused by seismic events and vehicular traffic by absorbing and dissipating mechanical vibra...	08/07/2007
7234893	Road surfacing material over roadway joints, method of manufacturing, and method using the same A method of making a membrane assembly by forming at least a pair of bottom sheet membranes and at least one top sheet membrane, wherein the bottom sheet membranes are adapted to attach to and cover respective pavement sections of a roadway, and constructing each to...	06/26/2007
7191528	Column placement template A template system and column placement method which facilitates the placement of a column resulting in enhanced placement efficiencies for large scale column construction projects. In a preferred aspect of the present invention, a template for column placement can i...	03/20/2007
7144190	Road surfacing material over roadway joints, method of manufacturing, and method using the same A membrane assembly (100) has at least a pair of bottom sheet membranes (102), (102) and at least one top sheet membrane (104), wherein the bottom sheet membranes (102), (102) are adapted to attach to and cover respective pa...	12/05/2006
7131161	Fiber reinforced polymer composite bridge deck of tubular profile having vertical snap-fit connection A fiber reinforced polymer composite deck module is used to form a deck constructed by assembling the deck modules. The deck module comprising an upper plate having an upper extension at its one side, a lower plate having a lower extension at its one side opposite t...	11/07/2006
7131239	Structural slab and wall assembly for use with expansive soils A foundation assembly for use with expansive soils. The assembly includes a slab form, such as metal pan, for receiving poured concrete, a structural slab cast into the form, and structural members, e.g., piers, footing pads, and the like, contacting and/or extendin...	11/07/2006
7055251	Column placement template A template system and column placement method which facilitates the placement of a column resulting in enhanced placement efficiencies for large scale column construction projects. In a preferred aspect of the present invention, a template for column placement can i...	06/06/2006
6997640	Backer rod for expansion joints A backer rod adapted for insertion into a construction joint having a polymeric foam body of closed-cell construction and a foraminous skin with both open and closed cells. The backer rod, when compressively inserted into a construction joint, is impervious to hot a...	02/14/2006
6931807	Bridging device for joint gaps A bridging device for joint gaps (1) between building parts (2, 3) including bridge parts, with an expansion joint construction (4) bridging a joint gap (1). The expansion joint construction (4) permits position changes of the buil...	08/23/2005
6912751	Expansion joint system for accommodation of large movement in multiple directions An expansion joint system which is provided to accommodate forces applied to highway construction during normal changes in ambient conditions, and which is also designed to withstand seismic forces and vehicular forces, which may be applied in transverse and longitu...	07/05/2005
6904636	Deck-to-girder connections for precast or prefabricated bridge decks A technique and apparatus for integrally connecting a precast or prefabricated deck to a girder. A connection structure and method for connecting a precast or prefabricated deck to a girder, makes it unnecessary to form shear pockets in the deck and to remove existi...	06/14/2005
6857156	Modular bridge structure construction and repair system A modular structure construction and repair system for use in new bridge construction and old bridge repair. The invention comprises a plurality of prefabricated modules which have a plurality of longitudinally extending beams and deck portions molded thereto. The m...	02/22/2005
6668412	Continuous prestressed concrete bridge deck subpanel system A prestressed concrete panel for a bridge construction includes a first section having at least one tension member extending therethrough. A second section of the panel is spaced from the first section to form a gap therebetween. The tension member extend...	12/30/2003
6666618	System and method for sealing roadway joints A system for sealing joints in roadways wherein nose plates are attached to each side of the joint to form a gap between the nose plates. A lower seal element is located in the gap between the nose plates. A vapor barrier is provided that extends between ...	12/23/2003
6609265	Seismic proof articulating bridge deck expansion joint A bridge expansion joint assembly includes at least a first expansion module and a second expansion module on opposing bridge structures. The first expansion module includes a first hinge pivotally mounted to a first bridge structure so the first hinge ca...	08/26/2003
6588160	Composite structural member with pre-compression assembly A composite structural member with pre-compression assembly. The apparatus comprises a plurality of longitudinally extending composite units. Each composite unit comprises a plurality of longitudinally extending girders or beams disposed on the bridge sup...	07/08/2003
6561728	Method for producing a road joint, and joint obtained by the method The joint is installed between two sections of roadway respectively supported by two contiguous structural elements. A driving surface is formed by a surface covering applied on top of the elements and interrupted above the gap separating them to form a t...	05/13/2003
6460214	Vibration resistive instant responding roadway or bridge expansion joint and construction method of the same A vibration resistant expansion joint is provided. The expansion joint includes a sustaining pedestal (1) which is formed from two L-shaped members (111 and 112). A plurality of shim assemblies (12), each containing a bifurcated tooth-like shim (121), are...	10/08/2002
6393644	Bridge joint A bridge joint for use with a railroad track having standard rail sections with flanges. The bridge joint includes a fixed point having a forward integral accepting portion with a point and flanges rearward of the accepting portion. The joint also has a m...	05/28/2002
6317915	Energy efficient deck framing system and method An energy efficient deck framing system and method is disclosed. In a deck framing system having structural framing members that support a deck panel structure, individual deck panels are inserted between pairs of the framing members. Supporting rods exte...	11/20/2001
6108998	Modular polymer matrix composite support structure and methods of constructing same A modular structural section for use in support structures such as load bearing decks or highway bridges. The modular structural section includes at least one beam and a load bearing deck preferably formed of a polymer matrix composite material. The deck ...	08/29/2000
6092350	Modular polymer matrix composite support structure and methods of constructing same A load bearing deck of a modular structural section for use in support structures such as a load bearing deck or highway bridge. The at least one modular structural section includes at least one beam and a load bearing deck preferably formed of a polymer ...	07/25/2000
6039503	Expansion joint system A method to produce an expansion joint for adjacent roadway slabs having an expansion gap therebetween. A recess is cut or formed into the surface of each adjacent roadway slab to create a pair of recesses parallel to and adjacent the expansion gap. The r...	03/21/2000
6022169	Expansion joint apparatus Expansion joint apparatus which can be installed at junctions between upper structures of a road and a bridge. In a state of applying the apparatus to a bridge, each wheel in a same shaft of a vehicle passes the apparatus at different time spots, that is,...	02/08/2000
5980152	Highway coupling apparatus and methods A highway coupling apparatus includes an expansion joint template, a plurality of rods, and a plurality of pipes. The template is positioned between longitudinal forms of a highway lane, creating two sections. After positioning the reinforcement bar in ea...	11/09/1999
5911538	Transverse force rod bearing A transverse force rod having at least one bearing cage disposed on both sides of a joint. Each bearing cage has a front plate and a trapezoidally shaped steel strip which is welded to the front plate. The transverse force rod is fixedly supported in one ...	06/15/1999
5887308	Expansion joint system with seismic accommodation An expansion joint system which is designed to accommodate forces applied to highway construction during normal changes in ambient conditions, and which is also designed to withstand seismic forces which may be applied in transverse and longitudinal direc...	03/30/1999
5836029	Method of preparing an aluminum bridge deck and an aluminum bridge deck configuration for receiving a wearing surface An aluminum alloy bridge deck construction is disclosed with a wearing surface applied thereto. The surface of the welded-together extrusions of the bridge deck is treated so that a tight bond is formed between the wearing surface and the extrusion surfac...	11/17/1998
5832678	Seismic portal Portal apparatus (40) is provided for interconnection between adjacent first and second structures (32, 34) in order to maintain operative communication between the structures (32, 34) under seismic conditions. The apparatus (40) includes a portal assembl...	11/10/1998
5826290	Reusable composite bridge structure and method of constructing and attaching the same A reusable composite bridge structure permits composite strength action of steel girders and concrete deck panels in a bridge structure that is removable and reusable. The bridge comprises precast concrete deck panels, each of the panels having a pluralit...	10/27/1998
5810507	Modular bridge deck system consisting of hollow extruded aluminum elements A light-weight, corrosion-resistant, readily installed bridge deck is formed of modular deck panels spliced to each other on site. Each of the deck panels is shop-fabricated by longitudinally welding flanges of adjacently placed multi-void extruded alumin...	09/22/1998
5794402	Modular polymer matrix composite support structure and methods of constructing same A modular structural section for use in support structures such as load bearing decks or highway bridges. The modular structural section includes at least one beam and a load bearing deck preferably formed of a polymer matrix composite material. The deck ...	08/18/1998
5771518	Precast concrete bridge structure and associated rapid assembly methods A pier and beam bridge structure is formed essentially entirely from steel reinforced, precast concrete elements including elongated, hollow tubular pier members, pier collars, pier base and cap beams, deck beams, deck slabs and side railing members. In f...	06/30/1998
5649784	Expansion joint system and method of making A method of making a flexible, yet durable expansion joint that is at a general even grade with abutting roadway surfaces. The method includes cutting a recess into adjacent roadway slabs having a gap therebetween, and thereafter cleaning the recesses. A ...	07/22/1997

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