Patents by Inventor Darren Southwell
Darren Southwell 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: 11434644Abstract: A cladding element, for use in a building envelope, comprising a first face, a second face and a plurality of edges. One or more of the plurality of edges includes a mating feature configured to resist moisture passage between cladding elements when the cladding elements are installed on a wall or other structure. The cladding element can include one or more joint features to improve mating between the cladding elements, reduce labor costs, and facilitate moisture drainage from the cladding elements.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: James Hardie Technology LimitedInventors: Robert Elliot Everhart, II, Hui Li, Darren Southwell, Matthew Spencer
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Publication number: 20210332595Abstract: A cladding element, for use in a building envelope, comprising a first face, a second face and a plurality of edges. One or more of the plurality of edges includes a mating feature configured to resist moisture passage between cladding elements when the cladding elements are installed on a wall or other structure. The mating features of each cladding element including one or more beveled edges designed to improve mating between the cladding elements and the overall aesthetic appearance of the mating interface between adjacent cladding elements when installed on a wall or other structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Thomas Edward MacPherson, Robert Elliot Everhart, II, Hui Li, Darren Southwell, Matthew Spencer
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Patent number: 11091917Abstract: A cladding element, for use in a building envelope, comprising a first face, a second face and a plurality of edges. One or more of the plurality of edges includes a mating feature configured to resist moisture passage between cladding elements when the cladding elements are installed on a wall or other structure. The mating features of each cladding element including one or more beveled edges designed to improve mating between the cladding elements and the overall aesthetic appearance of the mating interface between adjacent cladding elements when installed on a wall or other structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: James Hardie Technology LimitedInventors: Thomas Edward MacPherson, Robert Elliot Everhart, II, Hui Li, Darren Southwell, Matthew Spencer
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Patent number: 10961718Abstract: A cladding element, for use in a building envelope, comprising a first face, a second face and a plurality of edges. One or more of the plurality of edges includes a mating feature configured to resist moisture passage between cladding elements when the cladding elements are installed on a wall or other structure. The cladding element can include one or more joint features to improve mating between the cladding elements, reduce labor costs, and facilitate moisture drainage from the cladding elements.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2017Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: James Hardie Technology LimitedInventors: Robert Elliot Everhart, II, Hui Li, Darren Southwell, Matthew Spencer
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Publication number: 20200347612Abstract: A cladding element, for use in a building envelope, comprising a first face, a second face and a plurality of edges. One or more of the plurality of edges includes a mating feature configured to resist moisture passage between cladding elements when the cladding elements are installed on a wall or other structure. The cladding element can include one or more joint features to improve mating between the cladding elements, reduce labor costs, and facilitate moisture drainage from the cladding elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Robert Elliot Everhart, II, Hui Li, Darren Southwell, Matthew Spencer
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Patent number: 10724249Abstract: A cladding element, for use in a building envelope, comprising a first face, a second face and a plurality of edges. One or more of the plurality of edges includes a mating feature configured to resist moisture passage between cladding elements when the cladding elements are installed on a wall or other structure. The cladding element can include one or more joint features to improve mating between the cladding elements, reduce labor costs, and facilitate moisture drainage from the cladding elements.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2017Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: James Hardie Technology LimitedInventors: Robert Elliot Everhart, II, Hui Li, Darren Southwell, Matthew Spencer
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Publication number: 20190330856Abstract: A cladding element, for use in a building envelope, comprising a first face, a second face and a plurality of edges. One or more of the plurality of edges includes a mating feature configured to resist moisture passage between cladding elements when the cladding elements are installed on a wall or other structure. The mating features of each cladding element including one or more beveled edges designed to improve mating between the cladding elements and the overall aesthetic appearance of the mating interface between adjacent cladding elements when installed on a wall or other structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: Thomas Edward MacPherson, Robert Elliot Everhart, II, Hui Li, Darren Southwell, Matthew Spencer
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Publication number: 20170350138Abstract: A cladding element, for use in a building envelope, comprising a first face, a second face and a plurality of edges. One or more of the plurality of edges includes a mating feature configured to resist moisture passage between cladding elements when the cladding elements are installed on a wall or other structure. The cladding element can include one or more joint features to improve mating between the cladding elements, reduce labor costs, and facilitate moisture drainage from the cladding elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Robert Elliot Everhart, II, Hui Li, Darren Southwell, Matthew Spencer
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Publication number: 20170350137Abstract: A cladding element, for use in a building envelope, comprising a first face, a second face and a plurality of edges. One or more of the plurality of edges includes a mating feature configured to resist moisture passage between cladding elements when the cladding elements are installed on a wall or other structure. The cladding element can include one or more joint features to improve mating between the cladding elements, reduce labor costs, and facilitate moisture drainage from the cladding elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Robert Elliot Everhart, II, Hui Li, Darren Southwell, Matthew Spencer
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Patent number: 9752328Abstract: A cladding element, for use in a building envelope, comprising a first face, a second face and a plurality of edges. One or more of the plurality of edges includes a mating feature configured to resist moisture passage between cladding elements when the cladding elements are installed on a wall or other structure. The cladding element can include one or more joint features to improve mating between the cladding elements, reduce labor costs, and facilitate moisture drainage from the cladding elements.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: James Hardie Technology LimitedInventors: Robert Elliot Everhart, II, Hui Li, Darren Southwell, Matthew Spencer
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Publication number: 20160060878Abstract: A cladding element, for use in a building envelope, comprising a first face, a second face and a plurality of edges. One or more of the plurality of edges includes a mating feature configured to resist moisture passage between cladding elements when the cladding elements are installed on a wall or other structure. The cladding element can include one or more joint features to improve mating between the cladding elements, reduce labor costs, and facilitate moisture drainage from the cladding elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Robert Elliot Everhart, II, Hui Li, Darren Southwell, Matthew Spencer
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Patent number: 9140018Abstract: A cladding element (100), for use in a building envelope, comprising a first face (101), a second face (102) and a peripheral edge member, the first face and second face being spaced apart to define an intermediate portion of predetermined thickness (t), the peripheral edge member extending around the intermediate portion. The first face (101) comprises a profiled portion (106) simulating a masonry weather joint aesthetic thereby minimizing dirt and debris accumulation on the profiled portion of each cladding element in a constructed wall section. In addition the profiled portion provides a self-cleaning functionality. The profiled portion also provides an improved shadow zone contrast when arranged in a building array.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2012Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: James Hardie Technology LimitedInventor: Darren Southwell
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Publication number: 20140345226Abstract: A cladding element (100), for use in a building envelope, comprising a first face (101), a second face (102) and a peripheral edge member, the first face and second face being spaced apart to define an intermediate portion of predetermined thickness (t), the peripheral edge member extending around the intermediate portion. The first face (101) comprises a profiled portion (106) simulating a masonry weather joint aesthetic thereby minimising dirt and debris accumulation on the profiled portion of each cladding element in a constructed wall section. In addition the profiled portion provides a self-cleaning functionality. The profiled portion also provides an improved shadow zone contrast when arranged in a building array.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2012Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventor: Darren Southwell
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Publication number: 20130298489Abstract: A wall cladding and wall cladding system each comprising a plurality of panels, wherein opposing ends of each panel are substantially aligned with corresponding opposing ends of adjacent panels to form respective edges of an array of panels. Each panel includes at least one first recess in its first major face adjacent a first major edge configured in use to resemble a recessed mortar joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: James Gleeson, Darren Southwell, Lindsay Hill
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Patent number: 8484931Abstract: A wall cladding and wall cladding system each comprising a plurality of panels, wherein opposing ends of each panel are substantially aligned with corresponding opposing ends of adjacent panels to form respective edges of an array of panels. Each panel includes at least one first recess in its first major face adjacent a first major edge configured in use to resemble a recessed mortar joint.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2008Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: James Hardie Technology LimitedInventors: James Gleeson, Darren Southwell, Lindsay Hill
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Publication number: 20110265416Abstract: A cladding system based on a specially configured base sheet profiled to provide a ship lap expressed joint with an adjacent sheet, which is ideal for use with relatively low-build brushable or rollable texture coatings. The ship lap expressed joint includes within the visible portion of the joint between the outer surfaces of the base sheets, an interface line defined by an inner overlapping edge of one of the base sheets, whereby the interface line is set in from the outer surface of the base sheets. This arrangement enables coated walls, and in particular texture coated masonry look walls, to be created at a much lower cost and using less skilled operators, as it obviates the need to set and finish the joints between adjacent sheets and the problems associated with that process.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2009Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: JAMES HARDIE TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventor: Darren Southwell
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Patent number: D606672Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: James Hardie Technology LimitedInventor: Darren Southwell
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Patent number: D629921Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2009Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: James Hardie Technology LimitedInventor: Darren Southwell
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Patent number: D630340Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2009Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: James Hardie Technology LimitedInventor: Darren Southwell
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Patent number: D766460Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: James Hardie Technology LimitedInventors: Robert Elliot Everhart, II, Darren Southwell