Patents by Inventor Robert G. Francis

Robert G. Francis 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).

  • Method of producing a thin brick panel assembly
    Patent number: 5526630
    Abstract: A thin brick panel assembly for forming a brick facing on a building includes a backing member formed from of a single sheet of material which is adapted to properly retain individual thin brick tiles, and support clips utilized in supporting the completed brick facing. The backing member has a uniform cross-section throughout its entire length, and provides channels which allow the thin brick tiles to lay uniformly across each row. Support clips secure the completed brick facing to an underlying support structure of the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Inventors: Steven R. Francis, Gerald T. Francis, Robert G. Francis, Gregory J. Francis
  • Thin brick panel assembly
    Patent number: 5501049
    Abstract: A thin brick panel assembly for forming a brick facing on a building structure. The brick panel assembly includes a backing member formed from a single sheet of material, which is adapted to properly retain individual thin brick tiles. The backing member has a generally uniform cross-section throughout its entire length, providing channels which allow the thin brick tiles to lay uniformly across each row. The channels are defined by retaining bars which hold the thin brick tiles in place. The retaining bars include mortar lock notches, which are adapted to provide a dovetail connection between the mortar and the backing board, as well as a path for moisture and water to escape from the brick panel assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Inventors: Steven R. Francis, Gerald T. Francis, Robert G. Francis, Gregory J. Francis
  • Thin brick panel assembly
    Patent number: 5373676
    Abstract: A thin brick panel assembly for forming a brick facing on a building includes a backing member formed from of a single sheet of material which is adapted to properly retain individual thin brick tiles, and support clips utilized in supporting the completed brick facing. The backing member has a uniform cross-section throughout its entire length, and provides channels which allow the thin brick tiles to lay uniformly across each row. Support clips secure the completed brick facing to an underlying support structure of the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1994
    Inventors: Steven R. Francis, Gerald T. Francis, Robert G. Francis, Gregory J. Francis