Marc Alfred Roy

US Patent:

20030046918, Mar 13, 2003

Filed:

Sep 12, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/951005

Inventors:

Marc Roy - Middleboro MA, US

International Classification:

A01D007/00
A01D033/04

US Classification:

056/400010, 171/144000

Abstract:

A rock rake includes a succession of elongated strips. The strips may be arranged as nested bands. Each successive band has a perimeter which is larger than the previous band. The bands have an inner surface for pushing objects along the ground. A base member is attached to the nested bands. The base member includes a pole or handle or supports a pole or handle for guiding the rake. A picking member may also be attached to the base member to dislodge embedded rocks from the ground during use of the rake.

US Patent:

20030056462, Mar 27, 2003

Filed:

Sep 21, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/961127

Inventors:

Marc Roy - Middleboro MA, US

International Classification:

E04G011/00
E04G017/06
E04G021/00

US Classification:

052/741130, 052/742140, 052/294000, 052/309120, 249/034000, 249/040000, 249/216000

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for forming a concrete foundation wall. A trench is opened in the ground and a form is inserted into the trench. The form is made up of a pair of spaced-apart opposing panels, which define a cavity. The panels may be made of a thermal insulating material, which may be extruded foam insulation or, more particularly, extruded polystyrene. The panels may be supported through a combination of J-channels, spreader brackets, connecting members, and a support member. The method further includes backfilling the trench around the form with dirt and pouring concrete into the cavity. The dirt provides support for the form as the concrete is poured.