Mark Crane Sanders

US Patent:

6892751, May 17, 2005

Filed:

Feb 28, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/085339

Inventors:

Mark Sanders - Zionsville IN, US

International Classification:

G08B021/00
G08B021/20

US Classification:

137312, 137 79, 307118, 340605, 361178, 700282, 702 51

Abstract:

A building protection system includes a switch, a transmitter, a receiver and a controllable shut-off valve disposed within the inlet line of a utility, such as water or gas, provided to a building. The switch is used to close or open the shut-off valve to stop the flow of the utility into the building. The receiver is proximate the valve, while the transmitter and switch are remote from the valve. In one embodiment, the switch is a manual switch that can be used to generate a valve open or a valve closed signal. The switch and transmitter can be wall-mounted, such as in a garage, or can be integrated into a hand-held device, such as a remote control. In other embodiments, the switch is associated with a condition sensor, such as for sensing a utilities leak or for sensing a temperature outside a certain pre-determined limit value. In still further embodiments, the building protection system includes an auto-dialer for automatically dialing a pre-determined list of phone numbers in response to a sensed condition or in response to closing the utility shut-off valve.

US Patent:

6922955, Aug 2, 2005

Filed:

Nov 22, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/302078

Inventors:

Mark Sanders - Zionsville IN, US

International Classification:

E04H014/00

US Classification:

521731, 521697, 521732, 525881, 52581, 526561, 526569, 52 21, 52189, 52190, 404 71, 14 711, 14 713, 14 715

Abstract:

A dock pit for a dock leveler mechanism comprises a pre-cast concrete body including integrally formed side, rear panel and front panels, all forming a continuous perimeter open therethrough to receive the load leveler mechanism. Each side panel has a top edge and the rear panel has a rear edge offset below the of the side panel top edges, whereby a concrete slab poured around the body will abut the rear panel edge with the surface of the concrete slab substantially flush with the top edge of each side panel. The side panels define a recess along their length that is situated between the top edge of the side panel and the rear edge of the rear panel, whereby the concrete slab poured around the pre-cast body will integrate within the recesses on each said side panel. The dock slab can be poured using the pre-cast pit as a form.

US Patent:

7278242, Oct 9, 2007

Filed:

May 10, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/126434

Inventors:

Mark E. Sanders - Zionsville IN, US

International Classification:

E04B 1/00

US Classification:

52250, 521697, 521731, 14 711, 14 695

Abstract:

A dock pit for a dock leveler mechanism comprises a pre-cast concrete body including integrally formed side, rear panel and front panels, all forming a continuous perimeter open therethrough to receive the load leveler mechanism. Each side panel has a top edge and the rear panel has a rear edge offset below the of the side panel top edges, whereby a concrete slab poured around the body will abut the rear panel edge with the surface of the concrete slab substantially flush with the top edge of each side panel. The side panels define a recess along their length that is situated between the top edge of the side panel and the rear edge of the rear panel, whereby the concrete slab poured around the pre-cast body will integrate within the recesses on each said side panel. The dock slab can be poured using the pre-cast pit as a form.

US Patent:

7493736, Feb 24, 2009

Filed:

Jan 3, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/039717

Inventors:

Mark E. Sanders - Zionsville IN, US

Assignee:

Sanders Corporation - Whitestown IN

International Classification:

E04F 13/00
E04F 19/00
E04F 21/00

US Classification:

527413, 52 58, 5250601, 52 23, 5274506, 5274913, 52408, 52DIG 12

Abstract:

A slab protector is provided in the form of a sheet of material configured to overlap an edge of a newly poured slab to protect that slab while an adjacent slab is poured and surface finished. The sheet of material extends along the entire length of the edge impacted by the adjacent pour and is configured to have an overhang portion that extends down over the exposed side of the slab. The sheet also includes a primary portion that overlays a significant portion of the surface of the poured slab. The slab protector sheet is preferably formed of a plastic material and includes an adhesive strip on its underside that removably and temporarily adheres the slab protector to the underlying concrete slab to resist dislodgement.

US Patent:

7913812, Mar 29, 2011

Filed:

Aug 21, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/842718

Inventors:

Mark Sanders - Zionsville IN, US

International Classification:

E04B 1/82
E04H 17/00
B32B 21/04

US Classification:

181290, 181210, 52144, 4285371

Abstract:

A composite sound barrier panel includes a concrete substrate provided for strength and a noise attenuation layer bonded thereto. The noise attenuation layer in one embodiment is a concrete mixture of a fiber composite material and cement. In another embodiment, recycled wood chips are added to the mixture. A plurality of identical panels are pre-cast in a mold for use in forming a noise abatement wall, particularly between a residential neighborhood and a highway.

US Patent:

8485494, Jul 16, 2013

Filed:

Mar 30, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/075933

Inventors:

Mark E. Sanders - Zionsville IN, US

International Classification:

B28B 7/04

US Classification:

249112, 249113, 249120, 249158, 249162, 249169, 249170, 249189, 249195

Abstract:

The concepts disclosed herein provide for a concrete mold that improves upon existing concrete molds known in the art. The hinged side-panel members that are locked to a hold-down frame allow for the mold to cure a concrete member, and then allow the concrete member to be removed without the need to break-down the frame surrounding the concrete member. During the pouring and ensuing curing process of the concrete member, the hinged side-panel members are secured to the hold-down frame and to each other in order to hold the concrete in the mold. Once the concrete is cured, the hinged side-panel members may be unlocked and opened quickly, allowing for expedient removal of the concrete member. After closing and re-locking the hinged side-panel members, the mold may be reused to cure another concrete member without the need to rebuild the frame around the mold.

US Patent:

8579551, Nov 12, 2013

Filed:

Jan 17, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/007771

Inventors:

Mark Sanders - Zionsville IN, US

International Classification:

E02D 17/20
E02D 29/02
E02D 5/76

US Classification:

4053024, 405262, 52155

Abstract:

A mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) system includes a vertically oriented wall offset from an earthen feature, backfill disposed between the wall and the earthen feature, and a plurality of anchor elements attached at one end to the wall and extending from the wall toward the earthen feature. The plurality of anchor elements are embedded within the backfill and include an elongated strap having an attachment end configured for attachment to the MSE wall and opposite surfaces along the length thereof. The anchor element further includes a plurality of punched openings along the length of the strap, each opening including a punched tab projecting outward from one of the opposite surfaces.

US Patent:

20040132842, Jul 8, 2004

Filed:

Oct 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/687500

Inventors:

Darrin Coffey - Danville IN, US
Mark Sanders - Zionsville IN, US
Gregory Steuerwald - Avon IN, US

International Classification:

C08J011/04
C08L095/00

US Classification:

521/040000, 524/059000

Abstract:

A system and method is provided for processing scrap FRP for use in the production of concrete or asphalt construction or paving material. In the process, the scrap FRP is comminuted, ground or pulverized into particle sizes suitable for combination with the base paving material. In one preferred embodiment, the scrap FRP is processed into particles of about inches in outer dimension. This processed scrap FRP is then mixed at the job site with other aggregate materials for combination with the base material to form a paving mixture that is applied to the prepared surface. In one embodiment, the scrap FRP material is passed through an industrial chipper or shredder and the comminuted particles are then combined with materials in a paving materials processing drum at the job site.