| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 052105000 | WITH INDICIA | 35 |
| 20130025216 | LAMINATE FLOORING PRODUCT WITH ENHANCED VISUAL AND TRIBOLOGICAL PROPERTIES - A laminate floor product resembling a hand-scraped hardwood floor is disclosed. The product includes artificial beveled edges, hand-scraping marks, and chatter marks. The floor product may also include rolled or beveled edges with a decorative and/or scratch resistant paper extending to the peripheral edges. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20090205267 | STAIR STRINGER ASSEMBLY - A stringer assembly includes a support element, a plurality of brackets and a plurality of alignment elements. The brackets are connected to the support element, and each bracket includes a rise indicator corresponding to a desired rise dimension and a run indicator corresponding to a desired run dimension. The alignment elements align the rise or run indicator on one of the brackets with the other of the rise or run indicator on an adjacent one of the brackets to space the brackets at a desired rise and run. The brackets each include a tread flange and a riser flange, such that a tread and a riser can be directly connected to each bracket. The brackets may include cutouts for a temporary tread system. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20100043314 | LASER-MARKED MULTI-COMPONENT ASSEMBLIES, KITS, AND RELATED METHODS - A method is provided of laser marking a graphic design in an unassembled multi-component structure. A graphic design to be laser marked in a multi-component structure is partitioned into a plurality of graphic design sections, with each of the graphic design sections being assigned to a corresponding component of the multi-component structure. The graphic design sections are laser marked in their corresponding components of the multi-component structure while the multi-component structure is in an unassembled state. The laser-marked components are adapted for assembly together into an assembled state in which the multi-component structure has a viewable expansive surface with the graphic design sections collectively simulating an overall appearance of a graphic design spanning across the corresponding components of the multi-component structure. A kit for assembling laser-marked components into a multi-component structure is also provided. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20130036678 | PREFABRICATED CONCRETE POLE BASE AND ADJUSTABLE CONNECTOR - A prefabricated concrete pole base and adjustable method of connection and use to receive, support, and stabilize light poles and the like having different hole mounting patterns, securing the pole to the base and facilitating rapid installation of poles while eliminating the need for on-site concrete forms and lengthy concrete cure times. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130036679 | PREFABRICATED CONCRETE POLE BASE AND ADJUSTABLE CONNECTOR - A prefabricated concrete pole base and adjustable method of connection and use to receive, support, and stabilize light poles and the like having different hole mounting patterns, securing the pole to the base and facilitating rapid installation of poles while eliminating the need for on-site concrete forms and lengthy concrete cure times. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130067831 | Anchor Bolt Devices and Operating Methods for Residential and Commercial Structures - An anchor bolt device includes an anchor bolt having a threaded first end and a second end. A flange portion has the threaded first end of the anchor bolt extending freely therefrom. The flange portion defines a planar surface aligned in parallel with a surface of a concrete foundation when the second end of the anchor bolt is received in the concrete foundation. A raised column projection having a threaded portion through which the threaded first end of the anchor bolt is threadably received. The raised column projection is set to a user defined position. The flange portion extends radially outward from and is integrally connected to the raised column projection. The flange portion has at least one offset tab used to position the device a defined distance away from a boundary of a concrete foundation wall. The offset tab includes a series of marks defining multiple break points. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20090282751 | SELF MEASURING VINYL SIDING - An elongated piece of pre-finished vinyl siding adapted to be cut to a measured length at a worksite and to be affixed to a structure includes an upper portion that includes a nailing flange and a locking lip portion. Linear dimension markings non-repetitively and incrementally are provided exclusively on the upper portion, wherein the linear dimension markings increase sequentially from a first end edge to a second end edge of the vinyl siding along an entire length of the vinyl siding, thereby visually indicating where to cut the vinyl siding to obtain the measured length. The linear dimension markings are completely hidden from view when the vinyl siding is affixed adjacently with other vinyl siding pieces to the structure. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090094905 | Structural Display having Adjustable mounting Widths for use in a Retail Environment - Overhead truss assemblies for use with retail displays are provided. The assemblies include multiple trusses that are parallel to and spaced from each other, spanning overhead or otherwise elevated and connecting merchandise display racks on opposing sides of an aisle or aligned with and atop a single merchandise display rack. The trusses have horizontal truss segments and define variable mounting widths. The variable mounting widths are established with one or more connector assemblies that cooperate with and move longitudinally along the horizontal truss segments. Each connector assembly includes a captured plate that is slidingly housed inside of the horizontal truss segment, and an insert connected to and moving in unison with the captured plate. Moving the connector assembly inwardly toward a middle portion of the truss defines a relatively narrower mounting width, whilst moving the connector assembly outwardly toward an end of the truss defines a relatively wider mounting width. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20100122501 | Pictorial markings on construction materials for speed - A set of construction material elements including gypsum board, plywood, studs, tracks and cement boards each contain markings on a front and rear face. The markings comprise a plurality of series of symbols including a first and second series of symbols that appear on the face at regular repeating intervals, such as every 12 or 16 inches aligned along a horizontal line, the first and second series being substantially parallel spaced a few inches away from one another. The symbols may be combinations of dots and bars wherein each dot represents an interval of one unit, and each bar represents an interval of five units. Each construction material element may also have a first series of numerals in ascending order at regular repeating intervals around a perimeter of the face and a second series of numerals in descending order at regular repeating intervals around the perimeter. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20090049765 | Membrane for use in the construction of buildings - A membrane ( | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090120015 | Apparatus and Method for Identifying Equipment - An apparatus and method for locating building equipment such as HVAC systems, electrical lines, gas lines, water lines, IT lines and the like which is located above the ceilings, behind the walls, or under the floors of a building is presented. According to the invention, the walls, ceilings, or floors that cover building equipment are marked with an invisible marking material. When the location of a particular piece of equipment is required, the previously marked wall is illuminated with a remote apparatus designed to read the invisible markings, thereby identifying the equipment location. The marking material can be any commercially available invisible material that is suitable for such use. The illumination apparatus can be any device which is capable of displaying the marking material. For non-limiting example, an infra-red readable material can be used with a remote apparatus, such as a flashlight, equipped with an infra-red identifying wavelength light. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090288350 | Tile Guard - A tile guard for use in a method of installing a plurality of tiles on a floor surface includes a layer of film having opposed top and bottom surfaces, the top surface having a generally smooth texture and the bottom surface including an adhesive. The method of installing the tiles includes the steps of positioning the layer of film on a top surface of respective tiles of the plurality of tiles such that respective film bottom surface are in contact with respective top surfaces of the respective tiles. The method includes positioning the respective tiles on the floor surface such that the film top surface faces upwardly and such that predetermined gaps are left between the respective tiles. The method includes spreading grout over the positioned tiles and directing the grout into the gaps between the respective tiles and then removing the layer of film from the respective tiles. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20120291367 | SHINGLE ASSEMBLY SET - An assembly, and method for constructing the assembly, to aid in the proper installation of shingles by providing panels of shingles and assembly guides that when followed, result in the installation of shingles that meet keyway width requirements, keyway alignment requirements, provide an aesthetically pleasing distribution of the shingles, and provides adequate ventilation. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20090165402 | ROOFING SHINGLE WITH A LAYING LINE - A roofing shingle with a laying line that facilitates the alignment of an overlying course of shingles with respect an underlying course of shingles is provided. The laying line is located on a front surface of the shingle and has a width such that the laying line is exposed when an edge of another shingle is placed in contacting proximity with the laying line. The shingle may also have a scale and one or more nibs that protrude from the sides of the shingle that assist in aligning the shingles in the second course with the shingles in the underlying course. The shingle may also include nailing zones located on the front surface of the shingles provide a location for fastening the shingles to the roof. A method of laying the shingles of the present invention on a roof is also provided. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20120192505 | Wood construction members and methods - Disclosed is a “2 by” (or “2×”) wood construction member, e.g. a 2×4 or a 2×6, having conventional width and thickness but which has a longitudinal cross sectional area which is less than the longitudinal cross sectional area of a regular corresponding 2 by. The reduction in cross section area is achieved by removing material from a longitudinal major surface, e.g. a side or edge surface. When such a member is used in the wall of stick house, a wiring channel is thereby provided. Also disclosed are methods of making such a member. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20100186312 | ROOFING SHINGLE WITH A LAYING LINE - A roofing shingle with a laying line that facilitates the alignment of an overlying course of shingles with respect an underlying course of shingles is provided. The laying line is located on a front surface of the shingle and has a width such that the laying line is exposed when an edge of another shingle is placed in contacting proximity with the laying line. The shingle may also have a scale and one or more nibs that protrude from the sides of the shingle that assist in aligning the shingles in the second course with the shingles in the underlying course. The shingle may also include nailing zones located on the front surface of the shingles provide a location for fastening the shingles to the roof. A method of laying the shingles of the present invention on a roof is also provided. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100236159 | Magnetic Wallpaper Systems - A magnetic wallpaper system designed to easily install and remove wallpaper without damaging either the wallpaper or the surface of the wall. Such magnetic wallpaper may be printed for personally customized designs or images. Also such magnetic wallpaper may be printed to reflect a season, holiday, event, etc., and be easily changed according to the desired theme for a room. Further, the magnetic wallpaper system comprises a magnetic wallpaper communication system providing patterned wallpaper with non-patterned voids for writing notes and other indicia on a dry-erase surface of the magnetic wallpaper onto walls of a metallic locker. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100101159 | Framed Wall Construction and Method - A framed wall construction ( | 04-29-2010 |
| 20080229680 | WALL ANGLE WITH PRE-PUNCHED LOCATING TABS - A wall angle for a suspended ceiling, which may either be a drywall suspended ceiling or a lay-in tile suspended ceiling, has a cross-section forming a substantially right angle of the vertical leg and a horizontal leg. The horizontal leg is adapted to support an inverted tee-runner that has a vertical web and opposed flanges, the opposed flanges being adapted to rest on the horizontal leg of the wall angle. The horizontal leg is formed with a plurality of pairs of locating tabs, at least one tab in each pair being upwardly extending and vertically-oriented. The tabs in each pair are spaced apart a distance sufficient to accommodate the width of the opposed flanges of the tee-runner. At least one of the tabs in each pair has a downwardly extending detent adapted to permit installation of a tee-runner, but to inhibit removal of the tee-runner. The pairs of tabs are spaced, on center, a pre-determined distance that depends upon the intended application of the wall angle. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20110041421 | Roofing Element with Placement Indicator Features, Roof Comprised Thereof and Method of Applying the Elements to a Roof - A synthetic roofing element is provided having laterally spaced-apart placement indicators in a headlap portion thereof, defining a spacing zone between the placement indicators, with the placement indicators comprising a means for providing a visual indication of proper placement of spaced-apart edges of adjacent roofing elements in a next-overlying course of roofing element. The placement indicators can comprise vertical lines, and can include instructions in text. Spacing nibs can also be used. The placement indicators can include markings for placing corners of tabs of next-overlying roofing elements. A roof comprised of such roofing elements and a method of applying such elements are also disclosed. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20090217602 | Horizontal Layout Tape - In one embodiment of the invention, there is provided a roofing tape for assisting in the installation of a plurality of selected roofing material to a roof section, the selected roofing material having a width, an offset requirement, and a gap requirement; the roofing tape including a front surface; a back surface; a first edge; a second edge; a first indicia disposed on the front surface of the roofing tape, located at a pre-determined distance from the first edge designating the starting position; a second indicia indicating placement of the first course, which is disposed at a location apart from the first indicia, the location being equal to the width of the roofing material plus any required gap space; and a third indicia indicating placement of the second course, which is disposed at a location apart from the first indicia, the location being equal to the width of the roofing material plus any required gap space minus half the width of the roofing material. Methods of using the roofing tape are additionally provided herein. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20110047894 | COMPOSITE SHINGLE - A composite shingle having unitary construction is presented that includes a body shell, a plurality of longitudinal ribs, and a plurality of rib stiffeners. Further, the present composite shingle may also include transverse ribs, a depressed nailing zone, nailing zone ribs, and/or at least one alignment aid. The present composite shingle may also include spacing nibs. At least a portion of the outside face of composite shingle is textured to resemble slate or wood shake shingles. The butt end wall has a height that creates depth in composite shingle to more closely resemble true slate and shake shingles. The first side wall and second side wall generally taper from a greater height at the butt end to a lesser height at the top end. The longitudinal ribs extend downward from the bottom surface of the body shell to a common plane. There is a plurality of rib stiffeners that also extend downward from the bottom surface of the body shell and each rib stiffener end is integral with a longitudinal rib. The depressed nailing zone may also include nailing zone ribs. These ribs strengthen the area surrounding the nailing zone. Composite shingle may further comprise alignment aids including spacing nibs, a scale and/or a laying line. Additionally, the spacing nibs may be used in concert with a scale located on the top surface of the top surface to help the installer create offset composite shingle patterns or help make sure all the composite shingles have a uniform tab exposure. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20100313493 | System for protection of buildings and method for same - A system and method for protection of buildings are disclosed here. The system may include a plurality of durable recyclable sheets that are capable of displaying media, portions of each sheet may be attached to the other via external fasteners that may be located at interfaces between the sheets. The system may also include top fasteners to fasten portions of the sheets to parts of the building, supporting members, and internal fasteners to fasten the supporting members to portions of the sheets. The method may include the steps of providing durable recyclable sheets capable of displaying media, attaching portion of the sheets to each other, fastening portions of the sheets to the building, disposing supporting members to support portions of the sheets, and attaching the supporting members to portions of the inside surfaces of the sheets. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20090313915 | Floor made from individual elements - A multi-layer floor panel unit, which can be assembled with a plurality of similar units to form a floor which is capable of repeatedly being disassembled and reassembled at different times and/or in different locations, includes a pressure-resistant and wear-resistant upper layer; a pressure-resistant lower layer, attached to the upper layer, and having grooves at vertical edges of the lower layer; and connecting strips in the grooves, for connecting adjacent multi-layer floor panel units, the connecting strips having horizontal legs with thickened portions thereon, the thickened portions being for clamping the connecting strips in the grooves. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20110162295 | FIBRE CEMENT LINING BOARD AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates in a first part to a fibre cement lining board for use as a replacement to building wrap which can be used to form a sub wall on the outer surface of a wall frame, and to building wall structures and methods of constructing buildings using these particular lining boards. The invention also relates to a new method of constructing framed dual skin walls using the lining boards, particularly brick or masonry veneer walls, and to the wall structures formed by that method. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20100212235 | PATTERNED ROOFING UNDERLAYMENT - A lightweight thermoplastic polyolefin roofing underlayment with superior tear strength is disclosed having a printed upper surface simulating the appearance of a finished roof. The underlayment is reinforced with a woven polypropylene scrim. Anti-skid materials can be incorporated into the body of the underlayment. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20110154746 | APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING FRAMING COMPONENTS OF A BUILIDING TO A FOUNDATION - An apparatus for connecting framing components of a building structure to a foundation wall includes a connector having a generally L-shaped cross-section. The connector is configured to be secured to the foundation wall. The connector has a joist shelf configured to support one or more floor joists and a ledge configured to support one or more wall sheathing panels. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20090301001 | Fire resistance rating system - Fire resistance can be rated for building structure by providing or having made available, and applying or noting application or presence of fire control agent(s) to or with component part(s) of the structure; providing a fire resistance rating format of a comparative structure; and comparing for a fire resistance classification rating (FRCR). Certification can be effected by providing a security code specific for one-time use in relation to a building structure by a user; entering an FRCR of a building structure rated for fire resistance at a first location and the security code to a communication medium; transmitting by the medium the entered rating and the security code from the first location to a second location; and checking the security code of the user to insure it is authorized and specific to that user; if so, recording the rating supplied by the user; if not, notifying an appropriate monitor. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100095607 | PANEL FOR SHEATHING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The panel includes a water resistant barrier layer secured atop its outward facing surface. The water resistant barrier layer includes a skid resistant surface. The panels are made of lignocellulosic material. The water resistant and skid resistant surface may include indicia for aligning strips of tape or for aligning fasteners. A method for manufacturing the water resistant building panels is also disclosed and includes the steps of feeding paper onto a forming belt, depositing lignocellulosic material and the binding agent onto the forming belt so as to form a lignocellulosic mat, applying heat and pressure so as to impart the skid resistant surface on the paper, and cutting panels to predetermined sizes. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20120073217 | FOAM INSULATION BOARD WITH EDGE SEALER - Disclosed herein are embodiments of foam backing panels for use with lap siding and configured for mounting on a building. Also disclosed are lap siding assemblies and products of lap sidings. One such embodiment of the foam backing panel comprises a rear face configured to contact the building, a front face configured for attachment to the lap siding, alignment means for aligning the lap siding relative to the building, means for providing a shadow line, opposing vertical side faces, a top face extending between a top edge of the front face and rear face and a bottom face extending between a bottom edge of the front face and rear face. At least one of the faces includes a pre-installed adhesive for joining adjacent panels together. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120255241 | FRAME MEMBERS AND STRUCTURE - Provided are frame members from which a structure can be efficiently assembled, and a structure using the frame members. On a surface of a vertical frame member | 10-11-2012 |
| 20110120027 | Safety barrier - The present invention is a strong, safety barrier that can be affixed to the inside of a wood or metal-framed opening at a construction site so as to prevent passage and resulting injury while permitting installation of finished walls and flooring. In particular, the safety barrier consists of a material, in a substantially planar shape, that attaches to the lower, inside area between the rough opening of a passage way in the area of a building that is under construction and not safe for human passage, which when properly installed, will prevent human passage and resultant injury and also provide a written warning of danger, with universally recognized signage. The barrier has three flaps, one on each of the two lateral ends and on the bottom, that are to be secured to the outside of the inner edge of the rough, wood or metal-framed opening by inserting seven provided anchoring devices, which are accompanied by seven tight-fitting washers, through said flaps, at identified intervals, into said rough wood or metal-framed opening at the locations identified. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20120297700 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSTRUCTING TEMPORARY, RE-LOCATABLE STRUCTURES - A system and method for constructing a temporary structure is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of wall panels, a plurality of roof panels, a plurality of floor panels, at least one door panel, and each wall panel, roof panel, floor panel, and door panel comprising at least one edge coupled to a first track and at least one edge coupled to a second track. The first track has a first surface with an indentation and a flat second surface. The second track has an angled hemmed tab extending therefrom that is adapted to mate with the indentation of the first track and a straight hemmed tab extending therefrom that is adapted to abut the flat second surface of the first track. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120272587 | FIRE DOOR INSTALLATION AUDITING/VERIFICATION SYSTEM - A fire door installation auditing/verification system includes a label that is adhered to a fire door in use. The label has a first portion adhered to the fire door, and a second, removable, portion, said second, removable, portion carrying detailed installation instructions for the fire door. The second, removable, portion is attached to the first portion such that, when the second portion is removed during installation, the first portion of the label is retained adhered to the fire door and provides a visual indication, post installation, that the installer has removed the second portion carrying the detailed installation instructions. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20100275527 | METAL ROOFING SHINGLE - An application for a metal faced roofing shingle includes a metal face affixed to a substrate, the substrate preferably being of similar size to existing asphalt roofing shingles. The metal faced roofing shingle includes a planar substrate and a metal face that covers less than an entire surface of the planar substrate. A decorative pattern covers an outside surface of the metal face or a part of the metal face, providing a look that, in some embodiments, simulates prior asphalt, wood, clay or stone roofing systems. | 11-04-2010 |
