Gerry B Graham

US Patent:

20210310268, Oct 7, 2021

Filed:

Jun 15, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/348495

Inventors:

- Fort Worth TX, US
Gerry Graham - Fort Worth TX, US
Stephen Graham - Fort Worth TX, US

Assignee:

GHW Solutions, LLC - Fort Worth TX

International Classification:

E04H 9/14

Abstract:

A comprehensive dry flood proofing solution to mitigate inland flooding risk for existing or new homes and small buildings. This family of integrated systems of the present disclosure each leverage the building's structure to offer practical and affordable flood protection for those buildings constructed with slab-on-grade foundations. This family of solutions includes pluggable weep holes, entry door/garage door/window protectors, wall appurtenances and penetration protection, house wrap and debris barrier system for wall protection and sewage anti-backflow protection. The components of the solution are reusable, easy to deploy, and do not detract from the building's permanent appearance. Furthermore, the solution allows for ingress/egress during flood events and can protect the building from standing water incursion up to 24″ above slab elevation. The pre-flood design and preparation, the deployment immediately preceding flooding event and the subsequent removal after flooding event has passed is provided by both contractors and homeowners.

US Patent:

20210062529, Mar 4, 2021

Filed:

Nov 11, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/095573

Inventors:

- Fort Worth TX, US
Gerry Graham - Fort Worth TX, US

Assignee:

GHW Solutions, LLC - Fort Worth TX

International Classification:

E04H 9/14
E02D 31/00
E06B 9/02

Abstract:

A comprehensive dry flood proofing system to mitigate inland flooding risk for existing or new homes and other buildings. The system leverages the home or building's structure to offer practical and affordable inland area flood protection for structures constructed with a slab on grade foundation. The system includes pluggable weep holes, entry door/garage door/window protectors, wall appurtenances and penetration protection, a house wrap and/or debris barrier for wall protection and sewage anti-backflow protection. The system is reusable, easy to deploy, does not detract from the home or building's permanent appearance, allows for ingress/egress during flood events and can protect the home or building from standing water up to 24″ above slab elevation. The preparation and installation preflood, the deployment immediately preceding a flooding event and the subsequent removal after a flooding event can be provided by both contractors and homeowners.