Scott Nordhoff

US Patent:

7553104, Jun 30, 2009

Filed:

Apr 21, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/409386

Inventors:

Scott Nordhoff - Bedford IN, US

International Classification:

E04F 17/00
B44F 7/00

US Classification:

405 43, 405 36, 523021, 428 15, 428358

Abstract:

Synthetic rocks are used as a substitute for natural gravel to fill in a water drainage trench. The synthetic rocks may be used around perforated drain tiles in a basement water drainage system, or they may be used without such tile. The synthetic rocks may be of a size and shape that mimics the natural rock they replace, but they are preferably significantly lighter in weight. The synthetic rocks may alternatively be tubular or cubic shaped, for example, and may include one or more lumens or other passageways to facilitate the flow of water through and/or around the rocks. The synthetic rocks may be provided in mesh bags to facilitate placement in a water drainage trench.

US Patent:

8109046, Feb 7, 2012

Filed:

Feb 19, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/389072

Inventors:

Scott Nordhoff - Bedford IN, US
Ingrid J. Nordhoff - Bedford IN, US

International Classification:

E02D 19/00

US Classification:

521695, 523023, 527413

Abstract:

A construct for making a drainage device for a basement waterproofing system is made from a sheet of waterproof material with two generally parallel sides. A series of longitudinal slots is provided parallel to one of the sides, and a series of tabs that fit in the slots is provided along the other side. The bottom surface is scored to provide a series of fold lines to facilitate folding the construct into a rectangular tubular shape, with the tabs fitting into the slots to hold the shape. Perforations are provided in the device to allow water to flow easily through three of the sides of the device when folded to its rectangular tubular shape. A portion of the device may be folded upward to cover the lower portion of a building wall, or a separate piece may be used to bridge the gap between the device and the wall.

US Patent:

8307587, Nov 13, 2012

Filed:

Feb 6, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/366565

Inventors:

Scott Nordhoff - Bedford IN, US
Ingrid J. Nordhoff - Bedford IN, US

International Classification:

E02D 19/00

US Classification:

521695, 523023, 527413

Abstract:

A construct for making a drainage device for a basement waterproofing system is made from a sheet of waterproof material with two generally parallel sides. A series of longitudinal slots is provided parallel to one of the sides, and a series of tabs that fit in the slots is provided along the other side. The bottom surface is scored to provide a series of fold lines to facilitate folding the construct into a rectangular tubular shape, with the tabs fitting into the slots to hold the shape. Perforations are provided in the device to allow water to flow easily through three of the sides of the device when folded to its rectangular tubular shape. A portion of the device may be folded upward to cover the lower portion of a building wall, or a separate piece may be used to bridge the gap between the device and the wall.

US Patent:

20070092337, Apr 26, 2007

Filed:

Oct 25, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/258252

Inventors:

Scott Nordhoff - Bedford IN, US

International Classification:

E02B 11/00

US Classification:

405043000

Abstract:

Synthetic rocks are used as a substitute for natural gravel to fill in around perforated drain tiles in a water drainage system. The synthetic rocks may be of a size and shape that mimics the natural rock they replace, but they are preferably significantly lighter in weight. The synthetic rocks may alternatively be tubular or cubic shaped, for example, and may include one or more lumens or other passageways to facilitate the flow of water through and/or around the rocks.

US Patent:

20090290937, Nov 26, 2009

Filed:

Jun 2, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/476762

Inventors:

Scott Nordhoff - Bedford IN, US

International Classification:

E02B 11/00

US Classification:

405 43

Abstract:

Synthetic rocks are used as a substitute for natural gravel to fill in a water drainage trench. The synthetic rocks may be used around perforated drain tiles in a basement water drainage system, or they may be used without such tile. The synthetic rocks may be of a size and shape that mimics the natural rock they replace, but they are preferably significantly lighter in weight. The synthetic rocks may alternatively be tubular or cubic shaped, for example, and may include one or more lumens or other passageways to facilitate the flow of water through and/or around the rocks. The synthetic rocks may be provided in mesh bags to facilitate placement in a water drainage trench.

US Patent:

20110135391, Jun 9, 2011

Filed:

Jan 31, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/017125

Inventors:

Scott Nordhoff - Bedford IN, US

International Classification:

E02D 31/02
E02B 11/00
E03F 1/00

US Classification:

405 45, 405 50

Abstract:

Synthetic rocks are used as a substitute for natural gravel to fill in a water drainage trench. The synthetic rocks may be used around perforated drain tiles in a basement water drainage system, or they may be used without such tile. The synthetic rocks may be of a size and shape that mimics the natural rock they replace, but they are preferably significantly lighter in weight. The synthetic rocks may alternatively be tubular or cubic shaped, for example, and may include one or more lumens or other passageways to facilitate the flow of water through and/or around the rocks. The synthetic rocks may be provided in mesh bags to facilitate placement in a water drainage trench.

US Patent:

59117940, Jun 15, 1999

Filed:

Feb 23, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/027874

Inventors:

Scott Nordhoff - Bedford IN

International Classification:

B67B 716
B67B 744
A47G 1922

US Classification:

81 355

Abstract:

A method and tool for manipulating an opening tab mounted on a beverage container. The tool has an elongate body having a front-end, an opposing distal end, a top face and a lower face. An internal channel is defined within the elongate body beginning in the front-end and extending lengthwise within the elongate body. The internal channel is sized at least as high, as least as wide and at least as long as the tab. A cut-away is made in the lower face of the elongate body. The cut-away communicates with the internal chamber to allow the elongate body to be positioned or slid with the tab held within the internal channel. The elongate body extends past the site where the tab is mounted and the top face of the elongate body substantially covers the tab. A groove is defined in the lower face of the elongate body distally from the front-end. The groove is sized and spaced to grip the rim of the container.