Patents Assigned to Garland Industries, Inc.
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Patent number: 11926738Abstract: A modified bitumen consisting of a polyurethane wherein the polyisocyanate or polyisocyanate-dominated polyurethane prepolymer (or prepolymers) is first reacted with the bitumen to take advantage of the bitumen's hydroxyl and amine functionality and form an isocyanate-bitumen adduct to form a weatherproofing product.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2020Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Garland Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jason D. Smith, Joseph W. Mellott, II, Melissa Rus, David Sokol, Julia Holland
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Patent number: 11814847Abstract: A surface-reinforced bitumen roofing membrane includes at least two layers, namely 1) a bitumen compound layer, and 2) a fiber mat, and can optionally include a) an optional bleed blocker layer that is located between the bitumen compound layer and the fiber mat, b) an optional liquid applied coating that partially or fully encapsulates the fiber mat, c) an optional release liner that is releasably positioned on the bottom surface of the bitumen roofing membrane, and/or d) an optional release film that is releasably positioned on the fiber mat surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2023Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Garland Industries, Inc.Inventors: Julie Anne Geyer, Melissa Rus, Jason Smith
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Patent number: 11591798Abstract: A surface-reinforced bitumen roofing membrane includes at least two layers, namely 1) a bitumen compound layer, and 2) a fiber mat, and can optionally include a) an optional bleed blocker layer that is located between the bitumen compound layer and the fiber mat, b) an optional liquid applied coating that partially or fully encapsulates the fiber mat, c) an optional release liner that is releasably positioned on the bottom surface of the bitumen roofing membrane, and/or d) an optional release film that is releasably positioned on the fiber mat surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2022Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Garland Industries, Inc.Inventors: Julie Anne Geyer, Melissa Rus, Jason Smith
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Patent number: 11577412Abstract: A utility knife and methods for using the same are disclosed. The utility knife includes a handle portion, a head unit attached to the handle portion, and a blade attached to the head unit. The handle portion is made of two parts jointed together by a hinged connection arrangement. A blade support component is also included which orients the blade in perpendicular relation to a central axis of the handle. The exemplary utility knife can safely be used in many applications with a design configured to help prevent user contact with the blade's cutting edge or edges.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: GARLAND INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: Melissa Rus
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Patent number: 11486156Abstract: A stair tread cover suitable for covering at least one step in a staircase. The stair tread cover includes at least a front portion and a back portion. The front and back portion each have a top surface and a bottom surface. At least one friction region is optionally positioned on the bottom surface of the front portion of the stair tread cover, and at least one gripping region is optionally positioned on the top surface of the front portion of the stair tread cover.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: GARLAND INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: Melissa Rus
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Patent number: 11364644Abstract: A utility knife and methods for using the same are disclosed. The utility knife includes a handle portion, a head unit attached to the handle portion, and a blade attached to the head unit. The handle portion is made of two parts jointed together by a hinged connection arrangement. A blade support component is also included which orients the blade in perpendicular relation to a central axis of the handle. The exemplary utility knife can safely be used in many applications with a design configured to help prevent user contact with the blade's cutting edge or edges.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: GARLAND INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: Melissa Rus
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Patent number: 11293193Abstract: A stair tread cover suitable for covering at least one step in a staircase. The stair tread cover includes at least a front portion and a back portion. The front and back portion each have a top surface and a bottom surface. At least one adhesive or tacky region is optionally positioned on the bottom surface of the front portion of the stair tread cover, and at least one gripping region is optionally positioned on the top surface of the front portion of the stair tread cover.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2018Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Garland Industries, Inc.Inventor: Melissa Rus
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Patent number: 11149452Abstract: A paperboard or fiberboard sheet is provided with at least one preapplied adhesive strip used to connect together and an adjacently positioned surface protector to form a dust-proof and/or liquid-proof seal between the two surface protectors.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2018Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: GARLAND INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: Melissa Rus
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Patent number: 11021609Abstract: A modified bitumen consisting of a polyurethane wherein the polyisocyanate or polyisocyanate-dominated polyurethane prepolymer (or prepolymers) is first reacted with the bitumen to take advantage of the bitumen's hydroxyl and amine functionality and form an isocyanate-bitumen adduct to form a weatherproofing product.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Garland Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jason D. Smith, Joseph W. Mellott, II, Melissa Rus, David Sokol, Julia Holland
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Patent number: 11002028Abstract: A stair tread cover suitable for covering at least one step in a staircase. The stair tread cover includes at least a front portion and a back portion. The front and back portion each have a top surface and a bottom surface. At least one friction region is optionally positioned on the bottom surface of the front portion of the stair tread cover, and at least one gripping region is optionally positioned on the top surface of the front portion of the stair tread cover.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2018Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Garland Industries, Inc.Inventor: Melissa Rus
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Patent number: 10962260Abstract: An apparatus and method for connecting solar panels to a roof system surface. The solar panels can be formed flexible or non-flexible solar panels that are at least partially attached to a roofing surface by use of a fastener.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2010Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Garland Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jason Smith, Melissa Rus, Brian Lambert, Joseph W. Mellott, II
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Patent number: 10907045Abstract: A modified bitumen consisting of a polyurethane wherein the polyisocyanate or polyisocyanate-dominated polyurethane prepolymer (or prepolymers) is first reacted with the bitumen to take advantage of the bitumen's hydroxyl and amine functionality and form an isocyanate-bitumen adduct to form a weatherproofing product.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2015Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Garland Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jason D. Smith, Joseph W. Mellott, II, Melissa Rus, David Sokol, Julia Holland
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Patent number: 10794072Abstract: A surface protector system for protecting selected portions of floor surfaces, wherein the system includes first and second surface protectors that are connected together to form a dust-proof connection between the first and second surface protectors.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2019Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Garland Industries, Inc.Inventor: Melissa Rus
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Patent number: 10337188Abstract: An improved sub-structural roof construction component which provides support for exterior building metal roofing materials, which allows for standard components designed and manufactured in factory to be installed at jobsite, and which can accommodate variations required in the field. These framing components can be adjusted in field for height and can be rotated to fit the customer's roof design slope.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Garland Industries, Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. Diamond, Qumrul Hasan, John L. Pierson
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Patent number: 10294681Abstract: A surface protector is provided formed of a sheet having at least one preapplied adhesive strip used to connect together and an adjacently positioned surface protector to form a dust-proof and/or liquid-proof seal between the two surface protectors.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Garland Industries, Inc.Inventor: Melissa Rus
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Patent number: D904153Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2018Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Garland Industries, Inc.Inventor: Melissa Rus
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Patent number: D930453Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2019Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Garland Industries, Inc.Inventor: Melissa Rus
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Patent number: D936241Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2019Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Garland Industries, Inc.Inventor: Melissa Rus
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Patent number: D952190Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2019Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: GARLAND INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: Melissa Rus
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Patent number: D979385Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: GARLAND INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: Scott Hemphill