Patents by Inventor Valerio Massara
Valerio Massara 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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Publication number: 20230340274Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to polyurethane-based coatings with high solar reflectivity, for example, for use as a coating on a building surfaces. In one aspect the disclosure provides a solar reflective coating that comprises a functionalized anionic polyurethane present in an amount in the range of 10-80 wt %, preferably 20-80 wt % of the composition on a dry solids basis; a water-insoluble transition metal crosslinking agent present in an amount in the range of 0.5-30 wt % of the composition on a dry solids basis; and at least one of: a hydrophobic acrylic polymer present in an amount in the range of 20 wt % to 80 wt % on a dry solids basis, and a near-infrared reflective colored pigment present in an amount of at least 0.1 wt %, e.g., in the range of 0.2 wt % to 10 wt % on a dry solids basis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Francisco Javier Cedano Serrano, Konstantinos Varelas, Frank Hesselbarth, Pedro Miguel Ribeiro de Sousa Ferreira, Valerio Massara, Paul Benensky
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Patent number: 11795684Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to vapor retarding building materials and methods for making them. The present inventors have found simple and cost-efficient materials that have low water vapor permeability at low relative humidities and that can be provided as a coating on a building material substrate. Notably, in many embodiments, the materials can have high water vapor permeability at high relative humidities. In one embodiment, the disclosure provides vapor retarding articles comprising a building material substrate; and a polymeric coating layer coated on the building material substrate, the polymeric coating layer comprising an inorganic hydrophilic particulate filler dispersed in a continuous organic phase comprising a hydrophobic polymer, wherein the content of the filler is from about 30% to about 85% by weight of the polymeric coating layer, the vapor retarding article configured to have a water vapor permeance of no more than about 1 Perm at 25% relative humidity.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: CERTAINTEED LLCInventors: Timothy Jerome Coogan, Jeffrey H. Peet, Valerio Massara, Kenneth D. Knapp
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Publication number: 20230235558Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a roofing granule mixture, the mixture comprising a first class of roofing granules consisting of non-algae-resistant roofing granules, and a second class of roofing granules consisting of algae-resistant roofing granules having a d50 particle size of at most 0.9 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2022Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: Xiaofeng Tang, Valerio Massara
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Patent number: 11668108Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to an insulation-retaining sheet, e.g., for blown-in insulation, that includes an integral vapor-retarding membrane. In one aspect, the disclosure provides an insulation-retaining sheet including a sheet of mesh having an air permeability of at least 200 cfm per square foot; and one or more strips of vapor-retarding membrane, the one or more strips of vapor-retarding membrane being laminated to the sheet of mesh, the first side edge each of the strips of vapor-retarding membrane extending to the first side edge of the sheet of mesh, the second side edge each of the strips of vapor-retarding membrane extending to the second side edge of the sheet of mesh, wherein the insulation-retaining sheet has a plurality of open zones extending laterally from the first side edge of the sheet of mesh to the second side edge of the sheet of mesh in which no vapor-retarding membrane is laminated to the mesh.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2022Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: CertainTeed LLCInventors: Bruce A. Hartzell, John J. Bozek, Michael J. Lembo, Valerio Massara
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Publication number: 20220205256Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to an insulation-retaining sheet, e.g., for blown-in insulation, that includes an integral vapor-retarding membrane. In one aspect, the disclosure provides an insulation-retaining sheet including a sheet of mesh having an air permeability of at least 200 cfm per square foot; and one or more strips of vapor-retarding membrane, the one or more strips of vapor-retarding membrane being laminated to the sheet of mesh, the first side edge each of the strips of vapor-retarding membrane extending to the first side edge of the sheet of mesh, the second side edge each of the strips of vapor-retarding membrane extending to the second side edge of the sheet of mesh, wherein the insulation-retaining sheet has a plurality of open zones extending laterally from the first side edge of the sheet of mesh to the second side edge of the sheet of mesh in which no vapor-retarding membrane is laminated to the mesh.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2022Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Bruce A. Hartzell, John J. Bozek, Michael J. Lembo, Valerio Massara
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Publication number: 20220154470Abstract: Provided are roofing granules, such as algaecidal roofing granules, methods for making them and their use in roofing products. In one aspect, the disclosure provides an algaecidal roofing granule that comprises an ion-exchanged zeolite disposed within the binder, wherein the ion-exchanged zeolite comprises algaecidal ions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Xiaofeng Tang, Valerio Massara, Shuang Liu, Mark Simon
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Publication number: 20220098853Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to vapor retarding building materials and methods for making them. The present inventors have found simple and cost-efficient materials that have low water vapor permeability at low relative humidities and that can be provided as a coating on a building material substrate. Notably, in many embodiments, the materials can have high water vapor permeability at high relative humidities. In one embodiment, the disclosure provides vapor retarding articles comprising a building material substrate; and a polymeric coating layer coated on the building material substrate, the polymeric coating layer comprising an inorganic hydrophilic particulate filler dispersed in a continuous organic phase comprising a hydrophobic polymer, wherein the content of the filler is from about 30% to about 85% by weight of the polymeric coating layer, the vapor retarding article configured to have a water vapor permeance of no more than about 1 Perm at 25% relative humidity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Timothy Jerome Coogan, Jeffrey H. Peet, Valerio Massara, Kenneth D. Knapp
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Patent number: 11274455Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to an insulation-retaining sheet, e.g., for blown-in insulation, that includes an integral vapor-retarding membrane. In one aspect, the disclosure provides an insulation-retaining sheet including a sheet of mesh having an air permeability of at least 200 cfm per square foot; and one or more strips of vapor-retarding membrane, the one or more strips of vapor-retarding membrane being laminated to the sheet of mesh, the first side edge each of the strips of vapor-retarding membrane extending to the first side edge of the sheet of mesh, the second side edge each of the strips of vapor-retarding membrane extending to the second side edge of the sheet of mesh, wherein the insulation-retaining sheet has a plurality of open zones extending laterally from the first side edge of the sheet of mesh to the second side edge of the sheet of mesh in which no vapor-retarding membrane is laminated to the mesh.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: CertainTeed LLCInventors: Bruce A. Hartzell, John J. Bozek, Michael J. Lembo, Valerio Massara
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Patent number: 11136755Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to vapor retarding building materials and methods for making them. The present inventors have found simple and cost-efficient materials that have low water vapor permeability at low relative humidities and that can be provided as a coating on a building material substrate. Notably, in many embodiments, the materials can have high water vapor permeability at high relative humidities. In one embodiment, the disclosure provides vapor retarding articles comprising a building material substrate; and a polymeric coating layer coated on the building material substrate, the polymeric coating layer comprising an inorganic hydrophilic particulate filler dispersed in a continuous organic phase comprising a hydrophobic polymer, wherein the content of the filler is from about 30% to about 85% by weight of the polymeric coating layer, the vapor retarding article configured to have a water vapor permeance of no more than about 1 Perm at 25% relative humidity.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2018Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: CertainTeed LLCInventors: Timothy Jerome Coogan, Jeffrey H. Peet, Valerio Massara, Kenneth D. Knapp
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Publication number: 20210010259Abstract: An insulation system and method comprising an insulation layer, an atmospheric regulation layer, a structural support, and an external surface; wherein the atmospheric regulation layer is supported by the structural support, wherein the insulation layer is located between the atmospheric regulation layer and the external surface, wherein the atmospheric regulation layer has a water vapor permeability of not greater than 3 perms at a relative humidity of 25% as measured by ASTM E96 Procedure A Dry Cup, and a water vapor permeability of at least 6 perms at a relative humidity of 75% as measured by ASTM E96 Procedure B Wet Cup, wherein the atmospheric regulation layer has a fire class A rating as measured by ASTM E84, and wherein the continuous atmospheric regulation layer has a ACH50 value of not greater than 10, wherein ACH50 represents an air exchange at 50 Pascals.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Jean-Philippe NDOBO-EPOY, Michael J. Lembo, Todd P. Dinoia, Luc Pierre Vitry, Gregory F. Jacobs, Valerio Massara, Andrew Clyde Brandt
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Patent number: 10829931Abstract: An insulation system and method comprising an insulation layer, an atmospheric regulation layer, a structural support, and an external surface; wherein the atmospheric regulation layer is supported by the structural support, wherein the insulation layer is located between the atmospheric regulation layer and the external surface, wherein the atmospheric regulation layer has a water vapor permeability of not greater than 3 perms at a relative humidity of 25% as measured by ASTM E96 Procedure A Dry Cup, and a water vapor permeability of at least 6 perms at a relative humidity of 75% as measured by ASTM E96 Procedure B Wet Cup, wherein the atmospheric regulation layer has a fire class A rating as measured by ASTM E84, and wherein the continuous atmospheric regulation layer has a ACH50 value of not greater than 10, wherein ACH50 represents an air exchange at 50 Pascals.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2019Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: CERTAINTEED CORPORATIONInventors: Jean-Philippe Ndobo-Epoy, Michael J. Lembo, Todd P. Dinoia, Luc Pierre Vitry, Gregory F. Jacobs, Valerio Massara, Andrew Clyde Brandt
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Patent number: 10745917Abstract: A thermal bridge-free insulation assembly may include hangers to support insulation in an attic. The hanger may include an axis, a proximal end coupled to a rafter, and a distal end coupled to a barrier. The hanger also may include at least two components that are axially movable relative to each other to selectively adjust a depth of an insulation space.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2016Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: CERTAINTEED CORPORATIONInventors: Jean-Philippe Ndobo-Epoy, Todd P. DiNoia, Andrew Clyde Brandt, Luc Pierre Vitry, Valerio Massara, Conor Patrick McDonald, Kenneth D Forsythe, Eric Nilsson
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Publication number: 20200232232Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to an insulation-retaining sheet, e.g., for blown-in insulation, that includes an integral vapor-retarding membrane. In one aspect, the disclosure provides an insulation-retaining sheet including a sheet of mesh having an air permeability of at least 200 cfm per square foot; and one or more strips of vapor-retarding membrane, the one or more strips of vapor-retarding membrane being laminated to the sheet of mesh, the first side edge each of the strips of vapor-retarding membrane extending to the first side edge of the sheet of mesh, the second side edge each of the strips of vapor-retarding membrane extending to the second side edge of the sheet of mesh, wherein the insulation-retaining sheet has a plurality of open zones extending laterally from the first side edge of the sheet of mesh to the second side edge of the sheet of mesh in which no vapor-retarding membrane is laminated to the mesh.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Bruce A. Hartzell, John J. Bozek, Michael J. Lembo, Valerio Massara
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Patent number: 10612251Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to an insulation-retaining sheet, e.g., for blown-in insulation, that includes an integral vapor-retarding membrane. In one aspect, the disclosure provides an insulation-retaining sheet including a sheet of mesh having an air permeability of at least 200 cfm per square foot; and one or more strips of vapor-retarding membrane, the one or more strips of vapor-retarding membrane being laminated to the sheet of mesh, the first side edge each of the strips of vapor-retarding membrane extending to the first side edge of the sheet of mesh, the second side edge each of the strips of vapor-retarding membrane extending to the second side edge of the sheet of mesh, wherein the insulation-retaining sheet has a plurality of open zones extending laterally from the first side edge of the sheet of mesh to the second side edge of the sheet of mesh in which no vapor-retarding membrane is laminated to the mesh.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2018Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: CertainTeed CorporationInventors: Bruce A. Hartzell, John J. Bozek, Michael J. Lembo, Valerio Massara
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Publication number: 20190264441Abstract: An insulation system and method comprising an insulation layer, an atmospheric regulation layer, a structural support, and an external surface; wherein the atmospheric regulation layer is supported by the structural support, wherein the insulation layer is located between the atmospheric regulation layer and the external surface, wherein the atmospheric regulation layer has a water vapor permeability of not greater than 3 perms at a relative humidity of 25% as measured by ASTM E96 Procedure A Dry Cup, and a water vapor permeability of at least 6 perms at a relative humidity of 75% as measured by ASTM E96 Procedure B Wet Cup, wherein the atmospheric regulation layer has a fire class A rating as measured by ASTM E84, and wherein the continuous atmospheric regulation layer has a ACH50 value of not greater than 10, wherein ACH50 represents an air exchange at 50 Pascals.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: Jean-Philippe NDOBO-EPOY, Michael J. LEMBO, Todd P. DINOIA, Luc Pierre VITRY, Gregory F. JACOBS, Valerio MASSARA, Andrew Clyde BRANDT
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Patent number: 10323410Abstract: An insulation system and method comprising an insulation layer, an atmospheric regulation layer, a structural support, and an external surface; wherein the atmospheric regulation layer is supported by the structural support, wherein the insulation layer is located between the atmospheric regulation layer and the external surface, wherein the atmospheric regulation layer has a water vapor permeability of not greater than 3 perms at a relative humidity of 25% as measured by ASTM E96 Procedure A Dry Cup, and a water vapor permeability of at least 6 perms at a relative humidity of 75% as measured by ASTM E96 Procedure B Wet Cup, wherein the atmospheric regulation layer has a fire class A rating as measured by ASTM E84, and wherein the continuous atmospheric regulation layer has a ACH50 value of not greater than 10, wherein ACH50 represents an air exchange at 50 Pascals.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: CERTAINTEED CORPORATIONInventors: Jean-Philippe Ndobo-Epoy, Michael J. Lembo, Todd P. Dinoia, Luc Pierre Vitry, Gregory F. Jacobs, Valerio Massara, Andrew Clyde Brandt
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Publication number: 20190093341Abstract: Disclosed herein are fibrous insulation batts that include a body of fibrous insulation having a first face and a second face that are substantially parallel to each other, and a third face and a fourth face that are substantially parallel to each other. The body of fibrous insulation also includes a first slit that extends from the second face toward, but stopping short of, the first face. The first slit is substantially parallel to the third face. The body of fibrous insulation further includes a facing having a first portion that is attached to the first face, a second portion configured to extend over a portion of the third face, and a third portion configured to extend over a portion of the fourth face.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Jean-Philippe Ndobo-Epoy, Andrew Clyde Brandt, Valerio Massara
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Publication number: 20190093357Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to an insulation-retaining sheet, e.g., for blown-in insulation, that includes an integral vapor-retarding membrane. In one aspect, the disclosure provides an insulation-retaining sheet including a sheet of mesh having an air permeability of at least 200 cfm per square foot; and one or more strips of vapor-retarding membrane, the one or more strips of vapor-retarding membrane being laminated to the sheet of mesh, the first side edge each of the strips of vapor-retarding membrane extending to the first side edge of the sheet of mesh, the second side edge each of the strips of vapor-retarding membrane extending to the second side edge of the sheet of mesh, wherein the insulation-retaining sheet has a plurality of open zones extending laterally from the first side edge of the sheet of mesh to the second side edge of the sheet of mesh in which no vapor-retarding membrane is laminated to the mesh.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Bruce A. Hartzell, John J. Bozek, Michael J. Lembo, Valerio Massara
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Publication number: 20190003174Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to vapor retarding building materials and methods for making them. The present inventors have found simple and cost-efficient materials that have low water vapor permeability at low relative humidities and that can be provided as a coating on a building material substrate. Notably, in many embodiments, the materials can have high water vapor permeability at high relative humidities. In one embodiment, the disclosure provides vapor retarding articles comprising a building material substrate; and a polymeric coating layer coated on the building material substrate, the polymeric coating layer comprising an inorganic hydrophilic particulate filler dispersed in a continuous organic phase comprising a hydrophobic polymer, wherein the content of the filler is from about 30% to about 85% by weight of the polymeric coating layer, the vapor retarding article configured to have a water vapor permeance of no more than about 1 Perm at 25% relative humidity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Timothy Jerome Coogan, Jeffrey H. Peet, Valerio Massara, Kenneth D. Knapp
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Publication number: 20180094427Abstract: An insulation system and method comprising an insulation layer, an atmospheric regulation layer, a structural support, and an external surface; wherein the atmospheric regulation layer is supported by the structural support, wherein the insulation layer is located between the atmospheric regulation layer and the external surface, wherein the atmospheric regulation layer has a water vapor permeability of not greater than 3 perms at a relative humidity of 25% as measured by ASTM E96 Procedure A Dry Cup, and a water vapor permeability of at least 6 perms at a relative humidity of 75% as measured by ASTM E96 Procedure B Wet Cup, wherein the atmospheric regulation layer has a fire class A rating as measured by ASTM E84, and wherein the continuous atmospheric regulation layer has a ACH50 value of not greater than 10, wherein ACH50 represents an air exchange at 50 Pascals.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventors: Jean-Philippe NDOBO-EPOY, Michael J. LEMBO, Todd P. DINOIA, Luc Pierre VITRY, Gregory F. JACOBS, Valerio MASSARA, Andrew Clyde BRANDT