Patents by Inventor Steve Thaxton

Steve Thaxton 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).

  • Reinforced breathable sheet
    Patent number: 11629498
    Abstract: A non-asphaltic breathable sheet is provided that includes at least one breathable polymer layer and at least one nonwoven layer. The breathable sheet may include an open-mesh reinforcing fabric embedded in a breathable polymer layer. The breathable sheet has an advantageous balance of strength, water resistance, and permeability to water vapor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Owens Corning Intellectual Capital, LLC
    Inventors: Martin Vido, Ronald Boisvert, Steve Thaxton
  • Roofing underlayment with enhanced walkability and traction
    Patent number: 11268281
    Abstract: A roofing underlayment with enhanced walkability and/or traction is provided. The roofing underlayment includes a base layer, a first coating layer adhered to a first surface of the base layer, and a melt-blown nonwoven layer adhered to the first coating layer. The melt-blown nonwoven layer enhances walkability by providing a rough surface on which roofing installers may walk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Owens Corning Intellectual Capital, LLC
    Inventors: Martin Vido, Zhenchao Sun, Jason Woodall, Stephanie Pruzinsky, Steve Thaxton, Sabrina DiFilippo, Chris Robinson
  • REINFORCED BREATHABLE SHEET
    Publication number: 20210079657
    Abstract: A non-asphaltic breathable sheet is provided that includes at least one breathable polymer layer and at least one nonwoven layer. The breathable sheet may include an open-mesh reinforcing fabric embedded in a breathable polymer layer. The breathable sheet has an advantageous balance of strength, water resistance, and permeability to water vapor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Martin Vido, Ronald Boisvert, Steve Thaxton
  • ROOFING UNDERLAYMENT WITH ENHANCED WALKABILITY AND TRACTION
    Publication number: 20200399903
    Abstract: A roofing underlayment with enhanced walkability and/or traction is provided. The roofing underlayment includes a base layer, a first coating layer adhered to a first surface of the base layer, and a melt-blown nonwoven layer adhered to the first coating layer. The melt-blown nonwoven layer enhances walkability by providing a rough surface on which roofing installers may walk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Martin Vido, Zhenchao Sun, Jason Woodall, Stephanie Pruzinsky, Steve Thaxton, Sabrina DiFilippo, Chris Robinson