Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2010-2012
Title: The Innovative Contributions of Rick Hughes
Introduction
Rick Hughes is a notable inventor based in Beaver, PA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of concrete technology, holding a total of 5 patents. His work focuses on developing lightweight concrete compositions and methods for placing concrete, which have practical applications in construction.
Latest Patents
One of Rick Hughes' latest patents is for a lightweight ready-mix concrete composition. This innovative composition contains 8-20 volume percent cement, 11-50 volume percent sand, 10-31 volume percent prepuff particles, 9-40 volume percent coarse aggregate, and 10-22 volume percent water, ensuring that the sum of components does not exceed 100 volume percent. The prepuff particles used in this composition have an average particle diameter ranging from 0.2 mm to 8 mm, a bulk density of 0.02 g/cc to 0.64 g/cc, and an aspect ratio of 1 to 3. The slump value of the composition, measured according to ASTM C 143, ranges from 2 to 8 inches. After setting for 28 days, this lightweight concrete composition achieves a compressive strength of at least 1400 psi, as tested according to ASTM C39.
Another significant patent by Hughes is a method of placing concrete compositions. This method involves combining 3-40 volume percent cement, 5-50 volume percent fine aggregate, 5-50 volume percent coarse aggregate, and 10-22 volume percent water. Additionally, 1.5-40 volume percent of prepuff particles is added to form the concrete composition. The concrete is then pumped to a higher elevation than the delivery point for placement. This composition contains less than 30 volume percent of other lightweight aggregates, and the slump value of the placed concrete, measured according to ASTM C 143, is greater than 1 inch. The concrete has a density ranging from about 40 to about 135 lb./ft.
Career Highlights
Rick Hughes has worked with several prominent companies in the industry, including Nova Chemicals Inc. and Syntheon, LLC. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in concrete technology and innovation.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Hughes has collaborated with notable coworkers such as Michael T. Williams and Michael R. Kelley. These
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