Patents Assigned to NCI Building Systems, L.P.
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Publication number: 20070245675Abstract: A metal building includes a joist system having upper and lower longitudinally extending chords, the upper and lower chords being substantially parallel, and a plurality of web members interposed between the parallel chords. Each of the chords includes an upper chord segment, opposed parallel side walls, inwardly extending lower chord segments, the lower chord segments being parallel to the upper chord segment, and a pair of flanges extending downwardly from the innermost edges of lower chord segments, the flanges defining a longitudinally extending continuous web receiving aperture traversing the length of the chord, the upper chord segment, lower chord segment, parallel side walls and flanges, the web receiving apertures of the upper and lower chords being positioned in opposed relationship.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2007Publication date: October 25, 2007Applicant: NCI BUILDINGS SYSTEMS, L.P.Inventors: Eric Masterson, Leonard George
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Patent number: 7240463Abstract: A metal building includes a joist system having upper and lower longitudinally extending chords, the upper and lower chords being substantially parallel, and a plurality of web members interposed between the parallel chords. Each of the chords includes an upper chord segment, opposed parallel side walls, inwardly extending lower chord segments, the lower chord segments being parallel to the upper chord segment, and a pair of flanges extending downwardly from the innermost edges of lower chord segments, the flanges defining a longitudinally extending continuous web receiving aperture traversing the length of the chord, the upper chord segment, lower chord segment, parallel side walls and flanges, the web receiving apertures of the upper and lower chords being positioned in opposed relationship.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2006Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: NCI Building Systems, L.P.Inventors: Eric Masterson, Leonard George
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Publication number: 20060179781Abstract: A metal building includes a joist system having upper and lower longitudinally extending chords, the upper and lower chords being substantially parallel, and a plurality of web members interposed between the parallel chords. Each of the chords includes an upper chord segment, opposed parallel side walls, inwardly extending lower chord segments, the lower chord segments being parallel to the upper chord segment, and a pair of flanges extending downwardly from the innermost edges of lower chord segments, the flanges defining a longitudinally extending continuous web receiving aperture traversing the length of the chord, the upper chord segment, lower chord segment, parallel side walls and flanges, the web receiving apertures of the upper and lower chords being positioned in opposed relationship.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2006Publication date: August 17, 2006Applicant: NCI BUILDINGS SYSTEMS, L.P.Inventors: Eric Masterson, Leonard George
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Patent number: 7086208Abstract: A metal building includes a joist system having upper and lower longitudinally extending chords, the upper and lower chords being substantially parallel, and a plurality of web members interposed between the parallel chords. Each of the chords includes an upper chord segment, opposed parallel side walls, inwardly extending lower chord segments, the lower chord segments being parallel to the upper chord segment, and a pair of flanges extending downwardly from the innermost edges of lower chord segments, the flanges defining a longitudinally extending continuous web receiving aperture traversing the length of the chord, the upper chord segment, lower chord segment, parallel side walls and flanges, the web receiving apertures of the upper and lower chords being positioned in opposed relationship.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2004Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: NCI Building Systems, L.P.Inventors: Eric Masterson, Leonard George
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Publication number: 20060010825Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for constructing a building. A foundation is provided, upon which is disposed one or more first-floor columns, each having a lower end, an upper end and an upper surface. One or more second-floor columns, each having a lower end, an upper end, a lower surface and an upper surface on one or more of the first-floor columns, are disposed on the top of the first-floor columns so that the lower surface of one or more of the second-floor columns abuts, and is supported by, the upper surface of one or more of the first-floor columns.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2005Publication date: January 19, 2006Applicant: NCI BUILDING SYSTEMS, L.P.Inventor: Fred Schubert
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Patent number: 6896027Abstract: A spring tensioning mechanism incorporating a frame having a substantially-planar main panel and a bore passing therethrough, and an axle disposed orthogonally to the substantially-planar main panel and passing through the bore. A spring is disposed around the axle. An outboard plate, disposed about the axle, is secured to the frame. The outboard plate incorporates a clocking feature. An inboard plate, having a clocking feature mated to the clocking feature of the outboard plate, is connected to the end of the spring.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2003Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: NCI Building Systems, L.P.Inventor: Josh S. Crouch
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Patent number: 6874294Abstract: A metal building includes a joist system having upper and lower longitudinally extending chords, the upper and lower chords being substantially parallel, and a plurality of web members interposed between the parallel chords. Each of the chords includes an upper chord segment, opposed parallel side walls, inwardly extending lower chord segments, the lower chord segments being parallel to the upper chord segment, and a pair of flanges extending downwardly from the innermost edges of lower chord segments, the flanges defining a longitudinally extending continuous web receiving aperture traversing the length of the chord, the upper chord segment, lower chord segment, parallel side walls and flanges, the web receiving apertures of the upper and lower chords being positioned in opposed relationship.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2002Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: NCI Building Systems, L.P.Inventors: Eric Masterson, Leonard George
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Patent number: 6519908Abstract: A metal building includes a joist system having upper and lower longitudinally extending chords, the upper and lower chords being substantially parallel, and a plurality of web members interposed between the parallel chords. Each of the chords includes an upper chord segment, opposed parallel side walls, inwardly extending lower chord segments, the lower chord segments being parallel to the upper chord segment, and a pair of flanges extending downwardly from the innermost edges of lower chord segments, the flanges defining a longitudinally extending continuous web receiving aperture traversing the length of the chord, the upper chord segment, lower chord segment, parallel side walls and flanges, the web receiving apertures of the upper and lower chords being positioned in opposed relationship.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2000Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: NCI Building Systems, L.P.Inventors: Eric Masterson, Leonard George
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Patent number: 5402572Abstract: A method for retrofitting a metal roof formed of overlapping R panels having major ribs and panel flats spaced therebetween includes the steps of removing fasteners disposed along the overlapping margins of adjacent R panels; plugging the holes formed when the fasteners are removed from the R panels; positioning a RETRO R panel having dual-tiered major ribs and panel flats spaced therebetween over the metal roof; aligning the major ribs of the RETRO R panel with major ribs of the underlying R panel; and fastening the major ribs of the RETRO R panel to the major ribs of the underlying R panel. An apparatus for retrofitting a metal roof includes a plurality of dual-tiered major ribs and a plurality of panel flats spaced therebetween, such that when installed over an existing metal roof, the major ribs of the new roof panel are aligned with the major ribs of the underlying roof panel.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 1993Date of Patent: April 4, 1995Assignee: NCI Building Systems, L.P.Inventors: Johnie Schulte, Leonard F. George