Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
052309800 | Adjacent nonporous layer | 42 |
20080236077 | Wall paneling material - A wall paneling material having a high strength to weight ratio and a lateral load bearing strength, comprising a centrally disposed sinusoidal corrugated sheet metal sandwiched between a first layer and a second layer of foam material. | 10-02-2008 |
20080282633 | Structural Insulated Header - The present invention relates to the construction arts, in particular a new implementation for a structural support member or header for bearing the load of large spans of a floor, wall section above a window, door or garage door. The support member has an insulation which, when used with a steel beam, serves to increase the insulation value. Further the header is modular and can be easily implemented into a variety of architectural structures. | 11-20-2008 |
20090056256 | STRUCTURAL PANEL SYSTEM - The invention includes a structural panel having a panel core. A truss with a plurality of rebar receiving bends that project beyond a surface of the panel core and a mesh proximate a surface of the panel core can be provided. Rebar can be received within the rebar receiving bends. A mesh can be provided proximate to the panel core, with a portion of the mesh extending beyond a surface of the panel core. The panel core can define a structural member receiving channel, and a structural member can be received with the structural member receiving channel. | 03-05-2009 |
20090235598 | Structural insulated roof panels with rigid foam core - A structural insulated roof panel with a rigid foam core is disclosed. A particular embodiment includes a rigid foam core having first and second faces, a plurality of support channels being formed on the first and second faces of the rigid foam core, each of the support channels being formed in the rigid foam core with at least one bend; and a plurality of supports being insertable into the plurality of support channels such that at least one face of each of the plurality of supports is external to the first and second faces of the rigid foam core and substantially flush with a face of the rigid foam core, each of the plurality of supports being fabricated using at least four bends to produce a support that fits within one of the plurality of support channels. | 09-24-2009 |
20100132289 | Reinforced Sidings - Methods for fabricating sidings and methods for securing those sidings to structures are disclosed. Additionally, this disclosure teaches embodiments of sidings that can be secured to structures. For some embodiments, the siding comprises an insulation and a panel. The insulation and the panel are coupled to each other prior to installation of the siding. This coupling is achieved by non-adhesive coupling mechanisms. | 06-03-2010 |
20130305643 | STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANEL FRAMING SYSTEM - Systems and methods are disclosed herein to a structural insulated panel framing system comprising: insulation sheathing receivable by a wall jig; a frame for placement atop the insulation sheathing; and spray foam for application to the frame and the insulation sheathing to fuse the frame and insulation sheathing to produce a structural insulated panel. | 11-21-2013 |
20140007534 | WALL STRUCTURE WITH ENHANCED CLADDING SUPPORT - A building structure includes a framework of: (a) metal studs having walls that define an interior channel; (b) a cellular backing material extending lengthwise within the interior channel of at least a portion of the metal studs; (c) a thermally insulating layer extending over multiple metal studs; (d) fasteners extending through the thermally insulating layer, through a wall of a metal stud and into the cellular backing material within the interior channel of the metal stud; and (e) a cladding attached to the framework of metal studs by means of the fasteners. | 01-09-2014 |
20140250812 | Structural Insulated Building Panel with a Moisture Barrier Seal - A structural insulated building panel with a moisture barrier seal includes a structural insulated panel, a seal section, a first spline-receiving grove, and a second spline-receiving groove. The seal section is extended from a phenolic resin sheet of the structural insulated panel so that the seal section can be positioned in between multiple structural insulated panels in order to prevent moisture penetration. The seal section is adjacently positioned with the second spline-receiving groove of the initial structural insulated panel and extends into the first spline-receiving groove of the adjacent structural insulated panel during the installation of multiple structural insulated panels. | 09-11-2014 |
20160069067 | INSULATED REINFORCED FOAM SHEATHING, REINFORCED ELASTOMERIC VAPOR PERMEABLE AIR BARRIER FOAM PANEL AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING SAME - The invention comprises a product. The product comprises a first foam panel having an edge, a first primary surface and an opposite second primary surface and a second foam panel having an edge, a first primary surface and an opposite second primary surface, wherein the first and second foam panels are disposed such that their edges are adjacent each other and define a joint therebetween. The product also comprises an elongate metal strip having a body portion and a projection extending outwardly from the body portion, the metal strip being disposed such that at least a portion of the projection is disposed in the joint between the foam panels and at least a portion of the body portion covers a portion of the second primary surface of the first foam panel and a portion of the second primary surface of the second foam panel. A method of making and using the composite panel is also disclosed. | 03-10-2016 |
20190145101 | Insulated Structural Members for Insulated Panels and a Method For Making Same | 05-16-2019 |
052309900 | Nonporous exterior faces | 22 |
20080216427 | Padded water ride surfaces - The present invention relates to an improvement in the construction of water ride surfaces and comprises at least one layer of soft permeable material built into the padded substrate of a structurally supported ride surface. The permeable material connects to a drainage system and is preferably sandwiched between a slick skin upper waterproof membrane, and a supporting substrate beneath it. The advantage to this improvement is when water leaks through the waterproof membrane, the permeable material prevents water from building up inside the padded substrate, and allows the water to be drained out, rather than blistering and bubbling up under the waterproof membrane, thereby helping to preserve the integrity and longevity of the ride surface. | 09-11-2008 |
20090077916 | Composite wall system - A composite wall assembly includes a frame. A sheathing layer of composite material is mounted on the frame. At least one waterproof insulating layer is adhered to the sheathing layer without puncturing the waterproof insulating layer. An outer layer of composite material is adhered to the waterproof insulating layer opposite the sheathing layer without puncturing the outer layer. The sheathing layer and the outer layer may be a magnesium oxide composite board material. | 03-26-2009 |
20090205277 | Construction Panel System And Method Of Manufacture Thereof - In one embodiment, a construction panel system comprises a first panel of one or more construction panels. The first construction panel comprises a core board, a first insulation layer coupled to a first side of the core board, and a second insulation layer coupled to a second side of the core board, where the core board provides a structural integrity for the first panel, the first insulation layer substantially covers the first side of the core board and the second insulation layer substantially covers the second side of the core board. | 08-20-2009 |
20090235599 | Laminated structural insulated panel with perforated foam core and method of making same - A laminated structural insulated panel has an inner or core layer, an outer layer on the opposite facing surfaces of the core layer and an adhesive layer between each surface of the core layer and its respective outer laminate layer. To increase the strength and reduce the likelihood of delamination, the present panel is provided with a plurality of perforations in the surface of the core layer that receives the outer and adhesive layers. Each of the perforations form a chamber that receives a portion of the bonding agent or adhesive utilized for the adhesive layer. The bonding agent or adhesive bonds to the side walls of the chamber to mechanically anchor the outer layer to the interior of the core layer by substantially increasing the bonding surface between the adhesive layer and the core layer. In one embodiment, the core layer is an expanded polystyrene or other rigid foam. | 09-24-2009 |
20110000159 | HAIL-RESISTANT ROOFING MEMBRANE AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A hail-resistant roofing membrane includes a flexible waterproof polymeric layer of material, a flexible layer of non-woven fabric joined throughout the area of a first surface thereof to the polymeric layer, and a flexible layer of foam material joined throughout the area of a first surface thereof to a second surface of the layer of non-woven fabric, the layer of foam material being adapted for attachment to a roof surface throughout the area of a second surface of the layer of foam material. The roofing membrane is adapted for attachment to an existing roof structure. | 01-06-2011 |
20130125491 | WALL PANEL STRUCTURE FOR A REFRIGERATED TRAILER - A sidewall for a refrigerated trailer includes a plurality of wall panels configured to extend along a horizontal length of the trailer. Each wall panel includes an outer wall member, an inner wall member spaced-apart from the outer wall member, and a foam core coupled to and extending between the inner and outer wall members. | 05-23-2013 |
20140075872 | Building Wall Assembly - A building wall assembly includes a panel of foamed polymeric material and studs received in channels at the inner side of the panel such that only an outer portion of the stud fits in the channel and an inner portion of the stud projects from the panel to define a utility space at the inside of the panel. Wooden structural sheathing material is joined across an upper portion of the studs at the inner side. Auxiliary sheathing material, for example concrete board, spans the outside of the panel in connection with strapping members recessed into strapping channels at the outside of the panel in which each strapping member is fastened through the panel to a respective stud. The studs may be wooden. Alternatively metals studs are used with utilities apertures therein so that spray foamed material can be connected between opposing sides of the stud channel through the utility apertures. | 03-20-2014 |
20140305057 | LUXURY VINYL TILE FLOORING SYSTEM - A flooring system may comprise a top floor layer, a subfloor, and/or an underlayment material disposed between the sub-floor and the top floor layer. The top floor layer may include a plurality of luxury vinyl tiles, configured such that respective tile joints may be formed between adjacent luxury vinyl tiles. The underlayment material may comprise a cross-linked, polyolefin foam. The composition of the underlayment material may be such that the tile joints between the adjacent luxury vinyl tiles may bend by less than about 45 degrees over a twelve hour period when 3.1 pounds per square inch (psi) of pressure is applied. The underlayment material may have a compressive creep of less than fifty percent of an original thickness associated with the underlayment material at a load of 3.1 psi and/or a compressive strength of more than 15 psi. | 10-16-2014 |
20150033652 | FOAM-FILLED, MEMBRANE-COVERED BARRIER FOR RAISING FLAT ROOF LOW AREAS - A low cost method for constructing barriers to eliminate a flat or low pitch roof's low spots. Puddles, if allowed to stand there, shorten the roof's life and can do structural damage to the roof deck. Each barrier includes a flexible membrane initially sized and shaped and then positioned to cover at least one low spot and substantially overlap the latter's edges. So positioned, the membrane is heat welded or otherwise joined to form a continuous watertight seal, along its outer periphery, between the membrane and an existing roof deck covering and, when the low spot is next to a parapet, the existing parapet covering as well. Filled with a solidified plastic foam sandwiched between the membrane and the existing covering(s), such barriers, once they have been mechanically fastened to the roof deck and, if necessary, to the parapet, permanently direct storm water away from each of the roof's barrier-covered low spots. | 02-05-2015 |
20150121789 | Shock absorption flooring - The invention discloses a shock-absorbing flooring which is comprised of:
| 05-07-2015 |
20150135619 | INSULATIVE SEALING SYSTEM AND MATERIALS THEREFOR - This disclosure relates to an insulative system and materials therefor comprising a polymeric composition disposed at the junctions of the framing and exterior sheathing. In particular, an insulative system and materials therefor comprising a polymeric composition in the form of a sealing structure in contact with both the framing and exterior sheathing of a building are described. | 05-21-2015 |
20150300026 | WALL CLADDING SYSTEM - A system and method for cladding a building. The system comprises a rigid base layer supported by an exterior exposed surface of the building and a metal mesh secured and retained in direct contact with an exterior surface of the rigid base layer with fasteners. The system further comprises a layer of a base coat applied over the metal mesh so as to form a matrix therearound and a finishing barrier layer applied over the matrix of the metal mesh and the base coat layer. The method comprises securing the rigid base layer to an exterior exposed surface of the building, securing and retaining a metal mesh in direct contact to the exterior surface of the rigid base layer with fasteners, applying a cement base coat over the metal mesh so as to form a matrix therearound and applying a finishing barrier layer over the base coat. | 10-22-2015 |
20150308125 | COMPOSITE CLADDING PANEL BUILDING SYSTEM - A composite cladding panel building system includes composite cladding panels, each panel having an interior layer made of an insulating material which is enclosed by an exterior layer made of a waterproof material; at least one support extrusion configured to be fixed to a supporting structure via at least one fixing surface and support an interior side of the composite cladding panel; and at least one corner extrusion configured to attach to the supporting structure in a gap formed between the exterior edges of two adjacent like composite cladding panels via a fixing extrusion attached to the supporting structure and to overlap the exterior edge of the adjacent panels to seal the gap. | 10-29-2015 |
20150354220 | ROOFING SYSTEMS AND ROOFING BOARDS WITH NON-HALOGENATED FIRE RETARDANT - According to one embodiment, a halogen free roof system is described. The roof system includes a structural deck that is positioned above joists or other support members. Polyisocyanurate foam insulation is positioned atop the structural deck. The polyisocyanurate foam insulation has an isocyanate index greater than 200 and includes a polyisocyanurate core having a halogen free fire retardant. A water proof membrane is positioned atop the polyisocyanurate foam insulation. The polyisocyanurate core is able to form a sufficiently stable char when exposed to flame conditions such that the polyisocyanurate core is able to pass the ASTM E-84 test. | 12-10-2015 |
20150361666 | SYSTEM FOR ATTACHING SHINGLES TO A ROOF - The present disclosure discloses roof systems having a roof deck, a plurality of shingles, and a plurality of fasteners, having a material that partially changes state and displaces into the roof deck material to secure the fasteners and shingles to the roof deck. The shingles can be positioned in an overlapping, and the fasteners can have first portions configured to penetrate into the roof deck and can have at least one material that melts at a threshold temperature. The first portions of the fasteners extend through one or more shingles and penetrate into the roof deck, where the material of the first portion of the fasteners increases in temperature above the threshold temperature, partially changing into a more flowable state, and displaces into voids in the material of the roof deck. Second portions of the fasteners engage the upper surfaces of the shingles to secure the shingles to the roof deck. The present disclosure includes a method for attaching a shingle to a roof deck by positioning the shingle above the roof deck, positioning a first portion of a fastener above an upper surface of the shingle, applying a force to the fastener such that the first portion penetrates through the shingle and into the roof deck where a material of the first portion melts and displaces into voids in a material of the roof deck, and engaging the upper surface of a shingle with a second portion of the fastener to attach the shingle to the roof deck. | 12-17-2015 |
20150361678 | LUXURY VINYL TILE FLOORING SYSTEM - A flooring system may comprise a top floor layer, a subfloor, and/or an underlayment material disposed between the sub-floor and the top floor layer. The top floor layer may include a plurality of luxury vinyl tiles, configured such that respective tile joints may be formed between adjacent luxury vinyl tiles. The underlayment material may comprise a cross-linked, polyolefin foam. The composition of the underlayment material may be such that the tile joints between the adjacent luxury vinyl tiles may bend by less than about 45 degrees over a twelve hour period when 3.1 pounds per square inch (psi) of pressure is applied. The underlayment material may have a compressive creep of less than fifty percent of an original thickness associated with the underlayment material at a load of 3.1 psi and/or a compressive strength of more than 15 psi. | 12-17-2015 |
20160032597 | NON-SKID UNDERLAYMENT - Described are flooring systems which include an underlayment material that has a non-skid surface. The non-skid performance may arise from frictional properties, as opposed to adhesive properties. Such a flooring system may include a top flooring layer, a subfloor, and an underlayment material disposed between the subfloor and the top flooring layer. Methods for a non-skid underlayment are disclosed herein, as well as methods of manufacture. The underlayment material may comprise at least one layer and a non-skid surface for engaging the subfloor, the surface comprising thermoplastic rubber. | 02-04-2016 |
20160108660 | Door Leaf Device for Mass Transportation Vehicles and Method for the Production of Such a Door - A door leaf device for mass transportation vehicles is provided. The door leaf device comprises first and second panels, having opposing inner side surfaces, forming an inner space in between and a core layer, filling the inner space between the inner side surfaces of the first and second panels. The inner side surfaces of the first and second panels each comprise at least one fastening means or element, engaging the core layer. | 04-21-2016 |
052309110 | Tie between exterior faces | 4 |
20080282634 | Composite Concrete Shear Wall for Heat Insulation - A composite concrete shear wall for heat insulation comprises a wall ( | 11-20-2008 |
20100236173 | System of Wall Facings - The subject invention discloses a novel building system of portable light-weight wall panels for commercial and residential construction. The walls panels of the novel system are easy to manufacture in a variety of decorations and colors at a low price. Furthermore, these wall panels may be composed of environmentally friendly materials while providing a high level of insulation to commercial and residential structures. The walls panels of this system are small in size and light weight, making them easy to transport from manufacturers to construction sites. In addition, the small size and weight of these wall panels makes them easy to lift for on-site installation on the interior or exterior of walls with minimal training to installation staff. | 09-23-2010 |
20130227904 | SUBFLOOR COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A subfloor component includes an insulating foam panel having first and second opposing faces and a plurality of intersecting grooves to define, in cross-section, a plurality of pedestals having walls that extend into the panel from the first face toward the second face. The subfloor component also includes a moisture-resistant film attached to the first face of the panel and that conforms to the pedestals, and a hardboard layer on the second face of the panel. Methods of manufacturing subfloor components are also disclosed. | 09-05-2013 |
20140096465 | SUBFLOOR COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A subfloor component comprises an insulating rigid foam panel having first and second opposing faces and a plurality of intersecting grooves to define, in cross-section, a plurality of pedestals having at least one wall extending into the panel from the first face toward the second face; a film of substantially moisture-impervious material attached to the first face of the panel and that conforms to the tops and walls of the pedestals and to the bottoms of the grooves; and a hardboard layer on the second face of the panel. | 04-10-2014 |
052309120 | Cementitious material | 10 |
20080202051 | Concrete block system - The invention provides an insulator for use in combination with a structural block having top and bottom surfaces that are connect by side surfaces. The side surfaces and the top and bottom surfaces define a continuous periphery that at least partially forms a mortar joint with adjacent blocks. The periphery has a generally vertical height bounded by the top and bottom surfaces, and a width bounded by the side surfaces. The insulator has a pre-formed portion of insulating material having top, bottom and side surfaces. The top and bottom surfaces define a height greater than the generally vertical height of the periphery of the block. The side surfaces define a width greater than the periphery of the block, so that the insulator extends into and insulates, on at least a portion of all surfaces forming the block periphery, the mortar joint between the block and adjacent blocks. | 08-28-2008 |
20080295430 | Thin shell cementitious coated shear wall structural panel assembly and method of manufacture - This invention relates to an improved shear wall structural panel assembly that is able to resist gravity loads and lateral forces imposed by wind and earthquake loads. The panel comprises a substantially rectangular frame assembly that is constructed from a plurality of vertical frame members dispensed between and perpendicular to two horizontal frame members. There is a water barrier that is approximately the size of the frame assembly that is fixedly attached to and covering one side of the frame assembly. A reinforcement layer covers and is attached to the water barrier. Four outer frame members are fixedly attached to the perimeter of the frame assembly holding the aforementioned water barrier and reinforcement layer securely in place. A cementitious layer is adjacent to, covering and bonded to said reinforcement layer. | 12-04-2008 |
20090064617 | Insulated Concrete Wall Section Form - A system, method, and apparatus for forming insulated concrete structures, using a foam panel and lightweight cementious type of material as forms. The assembled forms are then preferably placed into position to form a wall and/or roof type of structure which then has concrete or another cementious type of material filled into at least some of the voids formed in the forms. | 03-12-2009 |
20090217610 | HIGH INSULATION BUILDING SYSTEM - A wall block ( | 09-03-2009 |
20090308008 | Patterned Panel System with Integrated Decorative Surfaces - An insulating concrete form can be used to form the walls of a structure when filled with concrete. An outer surface of the insulating concrete form can be formed into one or more patterns. The patterns may simulate popular finishes such as brick, natural stone, and stucco. In some cases, the exterior of the insulating concrete form is coated with a protective, conformal coating, such as a rubberized acrylic coating or an elastomeric paint. | 12-17-2009 |
20130180192 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STRUCTURES UTILIZING INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS - An insulated concrete form having spaced sidewalls joined by form ties to define a first interior cavity therebetween for receiving poured concrete, the form ties including interior fastening plates positioned in between the spaced sidewalls. The interior fastening plates provide a backing surface to which forming structures can be easily and efficiently secured to define a second interior cavity in between the forming structure and one of the sidewalls, the second interior cavity having thickness less than the first interior cavity so as to define a form for making a recess in the resulting concrete portion of the wall. | 07-18-2013 |
20140130435 | FIRE RESISTANT COMPOSITE BOARDS AND METHODS - Embodiments of the invention provide roofing boards and roofing systems having improved fire resistance properties and methods related to the same. According to one aspect, a roofing system is provided. The roofing system includes roofing panels positioned atop structural support members to form a roof deck. Roofing boards are positioned atop the roof deck and coupled thereto and a roofing membrane is positioned atop the roofing boards and coupled therewith. The roofing boards include a coating of a mineral based material applied to one or more surfaces in an amount between the range of about 0.10 lbs/ft | 05-15-2014 |
20140150362 | BUILDING PANELS AND METHOD OF FORMING BUILDING PANELS - A building panel structure is disclosed, in which building panels are used to form a structure. Roof panels and roof panel tiles are disclosed, which can be used to form the roof of the structure. The roof panels and the building panels include a core and a coating covering a portion of the core. In some embodiments the core consists of a frame and at least one insulating structural block. The insulating structural blocks can be encapsulated polystyrene (EPS) foam blocks. In some embodiments the coating includes ceramic material. In some embodiments the coating includes a first layer and a second layer. In some embodiments the coating is used to retrofit existing wall structures. The roof panel and the roof tile can be shaped, formed, and colored to look like traditional roof tiles such as shake roof tiles or Spanish roof tiles. | 06-05-2014 |
20140260030 | COMPOSITE BUILDING AND PANEL SYSTEMS - A building panel structure is disclosed, where the building panel structure includes composite building panels. A composite building panel includes a core and a coating applied over the core. In some embodiments the core consists of a frame and one or more than one insulating structural block. The insulating structural blocks can be encapsulated polystyrene (EPS) foam blocks. In some embodiments the coating includes an inner scratch layer and an outer main brown layer. The inner scratch layer can be formed of at least two layers. The outer main brown layer can include a fiberglass mesh embedded into the outer main brown layer. A method of forming a building panel structure is disclosed which includes forming a core using a frame and one or more than block, applying an inner scratch layer to the core, and applying an outer main brown layer over the inner scratch layer. | 09-18-2014 |
20140331584 | DIVIDING WALL PANEL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A dividing wall panel comprises at least one elongate, fire-resistant hardboard sheet, and an elongate insulating foam slab joined to the at least one hardboard sheet. The insulating foam slab is formed from a molded, continuous foam body compressed either during molding or after molding, or both, to improve its sound insulation properties. | 11-13-2014 |