Michael Wayne Cowell

US Patent:

6336773, Jan 8, 2002

Filed:

Oct 14, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/418063

Inventors:

Peter L. Anderson - North Reading MA
Michael J. Cowell - Leesburg VA
Dan J. Hotek - Front Royal VA

Assignee:

Societe Civile des Brevets Henri C. Vidal - LePecq

International Classification:

E02D 2902

US Classification:

405262, 405284, 405286

Abstract:

A modular block wall includes dry cast, unreinforced modular wall blocks with anchor type, or frictional type or composite type soil stabilizing elements recessed therein and attached thereto by vertical rods which also connect the blocks together. The soil stabilizing elements are positioned in counterbores or slots in the blocks and project into the compacted soil behind the courses of modular wall blocks. Alternative stabilizing element designs may be used with the modular wall blocks and other types of facing elements in a mechanically stabilized earth structure.

US Patent:

54744059, Dec 12, 1995

Filed:

Oct 15, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/137585

Inventors:

Peter L. Anderson - North Reading MA
Michael J. Cowell - Leesburg VA
Dan J. Hotek - Reston VA

Assignee:

Societe Civile des Brevets Henri C. Vidal - Le Pecq

International Classification:

E02D 2902

US Classification:

405286

Abstract:

A retaining wall construction comprises modular facing blocks connected by fasteners to anchoring blocks positioned behind the facing blocks. The facing blocks are arranged in courses which overlap one another. The facing blocks, as well as the anchor blocks, have hollow, vertical throughbores. This enables interconnection of the back wall of the facing block with the anchor block by means of various types of fasteners. The retaining wall construction is especially useful in the construction of low height, gravity type walls.

US Patent:

54943795, Feb 27, 1996

Filed:

Jun 6, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/466806

Inventors:

Peter L. Anderson - North Reading MA
Michael J. Cowell - Leesburg VA
Dan J. Hotek - Reston VA

Assignee:

The Reinforced Earth Company - Vienna VA

International Classification:

E02D 2902

US Classification:

405262

Abstract:

An earthen work bulk form construction has a wire mesh facing and granular compactable fill with stabilizing members projecting horizontally into the fill from the front facing. The front facing is comprised of modular shaped panels which form a mosaic pattern that enables construction of the wall with non-adjacent panels serving to facilitate and support adjacent panels. Connection of the stabilizing members to the front panels is effected through a quick engagement and locking handle bar connector. A version of a handle bar connector is disclosed for connecting a cast in place front wall to the front panels and bulk form.

US Patent:

59476435, Sep 7, 1999

Filed:

Apr 21, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/848049

Inventors:

Peter L. Anderson - North Reading MA
Michael J. Cowell - Leesburg VA
Dan J. Hotek - Front Royal VA

Assignee:

Societe Civile des Brevets Henri Vidal

International Classification:

E02D 500
E02D 2902

US Classification:

405262

Abstract:

An earthen work bulk form construction has a wire mesh facing and granular compactable fill with stabilizing members projecting horizontally into the fill from the front facing. The front facing is comprised of modular shaped panels which form a mosaic pattern that enables construction of the wall with non-adjacent panels serving to facilitate and support adjacent panels. Connection of the stabilizing members to the front panels is effected through a quick engagement and locking handle bar connector. A handle bar connector is used for connecting a cast in place front wall to the front panels and bulk form.

US Patent:

59512091, Sep 14, 1999

Filed:

Mar 24, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/046862

Inventors:

Peter L. Anderson - North Reading MA
Michael J. Cowell - Leesburg VA
Dan J. Hotek - Reston VA

Assignee:

Societe Civile des Brevets Henri C. Vidal

International Classification:

E02D 2900
E02D 302

US Classification:

405262

Abstract:

An earthen work bulk form construction has a wire mesh facing and granular compactable fill with stabilizing members projecting horizontally into the fill from the front facing. The front facing is comprised of modular shaped panels which form a mosaic pattern that enables construction of the wall with non-adjacent panels serving to facilitate and support adjacent panels. Connection of the stabilizing members to the front panels is effected through a quick engagement and locking handle bar connector.

US Patent:

55868410, Dec 24, 1996

Filed:

Feb 3, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/382985

Inventors:

Peter L. Anderson - North Reading MA
Michael J. Cowell - Leesburg VA
Dan J. Hotek - Chantilly VA

Assignee:

Societe Civile des Brevets Henri Vidal

International Classification:

E02D 2902

US Classification:

405286

Abstract:

A modular block wall includes dry cast, unreinforced modular wall blocks with anchor type, or frictional type or composite type soil stabilizing elements recessed therein and attached thereto by vertical rods which also connect the blocks together. The soil stabilizing elements are positioned in counterbores or slots in the blocks and project into the compacted soil behind the courses of modular wall blocks. The soil stabilizing elements may also comprise hollow core precast blocks connected to the facing blocks.

US Patent:

58070303, Sep 15, 1998

Filed:

Jun 7, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/472885

Inventors:

Peter L. Anderson - North Reading MA
Michael J. Cowell - Leesburg VA
Dan J. Hotek - Front Royal VA

Assignee:

The Reinforced Earth Company - Vienna VA

International Classification:

E02D 2902

US Classification:

405262

Abstract:

A modular block wall includes dry cast, unreinforced modular wall blocks with anchor type, or frictional type or composite type soil stabilizing elements recessed therein and attached thereto by vertical rods which also connect the blocks together. The soil stabilizing elements are positioned in counterbores or slots in the blocks and project into the compacted soil behind the courses of modular wall blocks. Alternative stabilizing element designs may be used with the modular wall blocks and other types of facing elements in a mechanically stabilized earth structure.

US Patent:

57071845, Jan 13, 1998

Filed:

Dec 12, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/571244

Inventors:

Peter L. Anderson - North Reading MA
Michael J. Cowell - Leesburg VA
Dan J. Hotek - Reston VA

Assignee:

Societe Civile des Brevets Henri C. Vidal - Le Pecq

International Classification:

E02D 2700
E02D 2900
E02D 500

US Classification:

405286

Abstract:

A retaining wall construction comprises modular facing blocks connected by fasteners to anchoring blocks positioned behind the facing blocks. The facing blocks are arranged in courses which overlap one another. The facing blocks, as well as the anchor blocks, have hollow, vertical throughbores. This enables interconnection of the back wall of the facing block with the anchor block by means of various types of fasteners. The retaining wall construction is especially useful in the construction of low height, gravity type walls.