Patents by Inventor Bill Witherspoon
Bill Witherspoon has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10941562Abstract: A fire resistant and water resistant expansion joint system comprises a compressed lamination of fire retardant infused open celled foam, one coat of an elastomeric waterproofing or water resistant material on the lamination, and another coat of an intumescent material on an opposing surface of the lamination, thereby providing fire resistance in one direction and water resistance in the opposite direction. The intumescent material may be further coated with a similar elastomeric material, thereby providing fire resistance in one direction and water resistance in both directions. In the alternative, the compressed lamination may comprise first and second opposing layers of intumescent material thereon each having a respective layer of elastomeric material to provide both water resistance and fire resistance in both directions.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2016Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD.Inventor: Bill Witherspoon
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Patent number: 10934704Abstract: An expansion joint system comprises a core; and a fire retardant included in the core in an amount effective to pass testing mandated by UL 2079. The core with the fire retardant is configured to facilitate compression of the expansion joint system when installed between substrates by repeatedly expanding and contracting to accommodate movement of the substrates; and the core with the fire retardant included therein is configured to pass the testing mandated by UL 2079.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2017Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD.Inventors: Bill Witherspoon, Lester Hensley
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Patent number: 10934702Abstract: An expansion joint system includes foam; a fire retardant material included in the foam in an amount effective to pass testing mandated by UL 2079; and wherein the expansion joint system is configured to facilitate compression of the system when installed between substrates by repeatedly expanding and contracting to accommodate movement of the substrates; and the foam with the fire retardant material included therein is configured to pass the testing mandated by UL 2079.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2017Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD.Inventor: Bill Witherspoon
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Patent number: 10851542Abstract: A fire and water resistant, integrated wall and roof expansion joint seal system includes an expansion joint seal for a structure. The seal includes a central portion having an underside and at least one central chamber disposed around a centerline, a first flange portion extending outwardly from the centerline and a second flange portion extending outwardly from the centerline in a direction opposite the first flange portion. The system further includes a joint closure. The joint closure includes a core and a layer of a water resistant material disposed on the core. The joint closure further includes an end portion configured to match and integrate with the underside of the central portion to form the watertight, integrated wall and roof expansion joint seal system.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2017Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD.Inventors: Lester Hensley, Walter Jones, Bill Witherspoon
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Patent number: 10787806Abstract: An expansion joint system includes a cover plate; a spline attached to the cover plate; and foam having a fire retardant material included therein in an amount effective to pass testing mandated by UL 2079. The spline depends from the cover plate and is configured to be positioned in a gap between substrates such that the cover plate overlies the gap. The foam is compressible between a first face of the spline and one of the substrates and the foam is compressible between a second face of the spline and the other of the substrates, and the expansion joint system is configured to facilitate compression of the foam when installed between the substrates by repeatedly expanding and contracting to accommodate movement of the substrates; and the foam with the fire retardant material included therein is configured to pass the testing mandated by UL 2079.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2017Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD.Inventors: Lester Hensley, Bill Witherspoon
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Patent number: 10787805Abstract: An expansion joint system includes a cover plate; a spline attached to the cover plate; and a core having a fire retardant material included therein in an amount effective to pass testing mandated by UL 2079. The spline depends from the cover plate and is configured to be positioned in a gap between substrates such that the cover plate overlies the gap. The core is compressible between a first face of the spline and one of the substrates and is compressible between a second face of the spline and the other of the substrates, and the expansion joint system is configured to facilitate compression of the core when installed between the substrates by repeatedly expanding and contracting to accommodate movement of the substrates; and the core with the fire retardant material included therein is configured to pass the testing mandated by UL 2079.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2017Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD.Inventors: Lester Hensley, Bill Witherspoon
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Patent number: 10570611Abstract: A water resistant expansion joint system includes foam, which has been formed into a desired shape by at least one of stamping, cutting, molding and die-cutting; and a layer of an elastomer disposed on the foam. The layer of the elastomer facilitates compression of the water resistant expansion joint system when installed between substrates. The desired shape of the foam includes an angle, and the water resistant expansion joint system is angled around a corner and accommodates thermal and seismic movement in the system by expanding and contracting, and creates a waterproof seal around the corner upon expansion of the foam between the substrates.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Emseal Joint Systems Ltd.Inventors: Lester Hensley, Bill Witherspoon
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Patent number: 10422127Abstract: A water resistant expansion joint system for installation into a building joint in vertical and horizontal configurations is designed such that it can be used for either an inside or outside corner. According to an aspect, the system comprises open celled foam having a water-based acrylic chemistry infused therein. A layer of an elastomer is disposed on the open celled foam and is tooled to define a profile to facilitate the compression of the expansion joint system when installed between coplanar substrates. The system is delivered to a job site in a pre-compressed state ready for installation into the building joint.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2018Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS, LTD.Inventors: Lester Hensley, Bill Witherspoon
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Publication number: 20180371746Abstract: A water resistant expansion joint system includes foam, which has been formed into a desired shape by at least one of stamping, cutting, molding and die-cutting; and a layer of an elastomer disposed on the foam. The layer of the elastomer facilitates compression of the water resistant expansion joint system when installed between substrates. The desired shape of the foam includes an angle, and the water resistant expansion joint system is angled around a corner and accommodates thermal and seismic movement in the system by expanding and contracting, and creates a waterproof seal around the corner upon expansion of the foam between the substrates.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Applicant: Emseal Joint Systems, Ltd.Inventors: Lester Hensley, Bill Witherspoon
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Publication number: 20180371747Abstract: A water resistant expansion joint system for installation into a building joint in vertical and horizontal configurations is designed such that it can be used for either an inside or outside corner. According to an aspect, the system comprises open celled foam having a water-based acrylic chemistry infused therein. A layer of an elastomer is disposed on the open celled foam and is tooled to define a profile to facilitate the compression of the expansion joint system when installed between coplanar substrates. The system is delivered to a job site in a pre-compressed state ready for installation into the building joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Applicant: Emseal Joint Systems, Ltd.Inventors: Lester Hensley, Bill Witherspoon
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Patent number: 10072413Abstract: A water resistant expansion joint system for installation into a building joint in vertical and horizontal configurations is designed such that it can be used for either an inside or outside corner. According to an aspect, the system comprises open celled foam having a water-based acrylic chemistry infused therein. A layer of an elastomer is disposed on the open celled foam and is tooled to define a profile to facilitate the compression of the expansion joint system when installed between coplanar substrates. The system is delivered to a job site in a pre-compressed state ready for installation into the building joint.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2015Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS, LTD.Inventors: Lester Hensley, Bill Witherspoon
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Patent number: 10066387Abstract: A water resistant expansion joint system includes foam, which has been formed into a desired shape by at least one of stamping, cutting, molding and die-cutting; and a layer of an elastomer disposed on the foam. The layer of the elastomer facilitates compression of the water resistant expansion joint system when installed between substrates. The desired shape of the foam includes an angle, and the water resistant expansion joint system is angled around a corner and accommodates thermal and seismic movement in the system by expanding and contracting, and creates a waterproof seal around the corner upon expansion of the foam between the substrates.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2015Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Emseal Joint Systems, Ltd.Inventors: Lester Hensley, Bill Witherspoon
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Publication number: 20180016784Abstract: An expansion joint system includes a cover plate; a spline attached to the cover plate; and a core having a fire retardant material included therein in an amount effective to pass testing mandated by UL 2079. The spline depends from the cover plate and is configured to be positioned in a gap between substrates such that the cover plate overlies the gap. The core is compressible between a first face of the spline and one of the substrates and is compressible between a second face of the spline and the other of the substrates, and the expansion joint system is configured to facilitate compression of the core when installed between the substrates by repeatedly expanding and contracting to accommodate movement of the substrates; and the core with the fire retardant material included therein is configured to pass the testing mandated by UL 2079.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Applicant: Emseal Joint Systems Ltd.Inventors: Lester Hensley, Bill Witherspoon
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Publication number: 20170342708Abstract: A fire and water resistant, integrated wall and roof expansion joint seal system includes an expansion joint seal for a structure. The seal includes a central portion having an underside and at least one central chamber disposed around a centerline, a first flange portion extending outwardly from the centerline and a second flange portion extending outwardly from the centerline in a direction opposite the first flange portion. The system further includes a joint closure. The joint closure includes a core and a layer of a water resistant material disposed on the core. The joint closure further includes an end portion configured to match and integrate with the underside of the central portion to form the watertight, integrated wall and roof expansion joint seal system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD.Inventors: Lester Hensley, Walter Jones, Bill Witherspoon
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Publication number: 20170292262Abstract: An expansion joint system includes a cover plate; a spline attached to the cover plate; and foam having a fire retardant material included therein in an amount effective to pass testing mandated by UL 2079. The spline depends from the cover plate and is configured to be positioned in a gap between substrates such that the cover plate overlies the gap. The foam is compressible between a first face of the spline and one of the substrates and the foam is compressible between a second face of the spline and the other of the substrates, and the expansion joint system is configured to facilitate compression of the foam when installed between the substrates by repeatedly expanding and contracting to accommodate movement of the substrates; and the foam with the fire retardant material included therein is configured to pass the testing mandated by UL 2079.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Applicant: Emseal Joint Systems Ltd.Inventors: Lester Hensley, Bill Witherspoon
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Publication number: 20170268222Abstract: An expansion joint system comprises a core; and a fire retardant included in the core in an amount effective to pass testing mandated by UL 2079. The core with the fire retardant is configured to facilitate compression of the expansion joint system when installed between substrates by repeatedly expanding and contracting to accommodate movement of the substrates; and the core with the fire retardant included therein is configured to pass the testing mandated by UL 2079.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: Emseal Joint Systems Ltd.Inventors: Bill Witherspoon, Lester Hensley
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Publication number: 20170241132Abstract: An expansion joint system includes foam; a fire retardant material included in the foam in an amount effective to pass testing mandated by UL 2079; and wherein the expansion joint system is configured to facilitate compression of the system when installed between substrates by repeatedly expanding and contracting to accommodate movement of the substrates; and the foam with the fire retardant material included therein is configured to pass the testing mandated by UL 2079.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Applicant: EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS, LTD.Inventor: Bill Witherspoon
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Patent number: 9689157Abstract: A fire and water resistant expansion joint system has a cover plate; a spline attached to the cover plate along a first edge of the spline; and two portions of foam, each portion being located on an opposing face of the spline. The foam has a fire-retardant material infused therein. The spline depends from the cover plate and is positioned in a gap between substantially coplanar substrates such that the cover plate overlies the gap. Each portion of the foam is compressed between a respective face of the spline and a face of one of the coplanar substrates.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2014Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD.Inventors: Lester Hensley, Bill Witherspoon
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Patent number: 9689158Abstract: A fire and water resistant expansion and seismic joint system has a cover plate; a spline attached to the cover plate along a first edge of the spline; and a core comprising a first core portion and a second core portion, each portion being located on an opposing face of the spline. The first core portion and the second core portion have a fire-retardant material infused therein. The spline depends from the cover plate in a one piece construction and extends into the core to a depth within the core, and is positioned in a gap between substantially coplanar substrates such that the cover plate overlies the gap. Each portion of the core is compressed between a respective face of the spline and a face of one of the coplanar substrates.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2014Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD.Inventors: Lester Hensley, Bill Witherspoon
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Patent number: 9670666Abstract: A fire resistant and water resistant expansion joint system comprises a core; and a fire retardant infused into the core. The core infused with the fire retardant is configured to define a profile to facilitate compression of the fire and water resistant expansion joint when installed between substantially coplanar substrates.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2012Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: EMSEAL JOINT SYTSTEMS LTD.Inventors: Bill Witherspoon, Lester Hensley