Curtain-wall; I.e., Panel Attached Outside Floor Or Beam Patents (Class 52/235)
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Patent number: 10570624Abstract: A reveal device usable with fixation mechanisms for a pair of panels that include a pair of strips that are held together by a third strip to form a reveal unit. The reveal unit may contain adhesive or other filler material as well as conduits usable in the electrical or plumbing arts.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2017Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Inventor: David Simonsen
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Patent number: 10526834Abstract: A mullion assembly is provided for forming a window assembly, the window assembly comprising a first window frame and a second window frame coupled to a monolithic mullion core such that a distal portion of the first window frame is in contact with a proximal surface of the mullion core and a proximal portion of the second window frame is in contact with a distal surface of the mullion core. The mullion assembly further comprises a first and second female connector on a respective first and second side of the mullion core. A plurality of separate compartments is defined along a length of the mullion core vertically between the proximal and distal surfaces and laterally between the first and second female connectors. The mullion assembly further comprises first and second male connectors configured to engage the female connectors and seal the first and second sides of the mullion core.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2019Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Associated Materials, LLCInventor: Michael Luvison
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Patent number: 10480440Abstract: A heat cover for a particulate matter sensor includes an aluminum foil external layer and an internal layer made from a composition including SiO2 of between 52-60%, CaO of between 16-25%, and Al2O2 of between 12-16%. The heat cover is formed as a sleeve structure and includes an open end for receiving the particulate matter sensor.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Alessandro Ormando, Francesco Cannarile
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Patent number: 10286632Abstract: A walk-on laminated safety glass pane having an anti-slip surface is described. The laminated safety glass pane includes at least two glass panes, which are permanently bonded to each other using a polymeric layer. A polymeric intermediate layer is applied to one surface of the laminated safety glass pane. A glass pane having an anti-slip surface is applied to the polymeric intermediate layer. An elastic polymeric gasket is inserted circumferentially in the edge region of the polymeric intermediate layer. The laminated safety glass pane has a drilled hole and the drilled hole is sealed at subatmospheric pressure.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2015Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCEInventor: Christian Eckelt
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Patent number: 10280679Abstract: A glazing shield system for retrofitting glazing systems of buildings is disclosed. The glazing shield system includes a support frame and a unitized panel. In certain embodiments, the glazing shield system may be mounted on an existing glazing system in a non-intrusive and non-destructive method. In one embodiment, the support frame may be attached to an infill panel of an existing glazing system using structural adhesives, and the unitized panel may be mounted on the support frame, creating an insulating glazing shield.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2018Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: INOVUES, INC.Inventor: Anas Al Kassas
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Patent number: 10233652Abstract: A wall panel system for finishing a wall or ceiling with a panel frame extrusion for joining the panel face and panel back skin of the panels. The panel frame extrusion has a keyway into which key anchors are received in latched and unlatched orientation. When the key anchors along adjacent sides of a panel are in latched orientation and the key anchors along the other sides are in unlatched orientation, the panels may be arranged such that a panel in a row and column may be removed without replacing the surrounding panels.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Alply Insulated Panels, LLCInventor: Jerry C. Hogan
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Patent number: 10233651Abstract: A furring strip for mounting a cladding article to a building substrate, the furring strip comprising a first member, a second member parallel to the first member, and a web disposed between and spacedly coupling the first member and the second member. The first member, the second member, and the web form at least one u-shaped channel configured to receive and retain a wall cladding panel. The furring strip is fixable to a building substrate by mechanical or chemical fasteners to retain one or more cladding articles at a fixed spacing from the building substrate.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: James Hardie Technology LimitedInventor: Kevin O'Leary
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Patent number: 10233638Abstract: A building facade system includes framework having shelf members secured to the floor slabs. The top terminal ends of vertical mullions are fastened to the shelf members, thereby hanging the mullions therefrom. Horizontal support members fastened to the mullions support infill panels and are coupled to shelf members which are on the below floor slab. Intermediate support members fastened to the mullions support slab edge cover panels. Posts are fastened to the shelf members and are secured to the floor slabs within troughs formed with embedded channels. The posts are horizontally and vertically adjustably fastenable to the shelf members. The shelf members are thereby also horizontally and vertically adjustable relative to the floor slabs. Terminal edges of the floor slabs can project into mullion cutouts.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Talon Wall Holdings LLCInventor: Kurtis E. LeVan
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Patent number: 10208483Abstract: A modular system includes a first pair of modular units and a second pair of modular units to be disposed above the first pair of modular units. The first pair of modular units includes brackets configured to be coupled to a façade trim. The second pair of modular units includes brackets configured to be coupled to a façade trim. The brackets of the first pair of modular units are spaced apart from one another a different distance than the brackets of the second pair of modular units are spaced apart from one another.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2018Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: Skystone Group LLCInventors: Andrew Wynnyk, Jack Dooley, Scott Hill
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Patent number: 10157500Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for utilizing depth from volume rendering for 3D printing. Three-dimensional (3D) mesh data may be generated based on one or more volume rendered images and/or volumetric datasets corresponding thereto, obtained during medical imaging (e.g., based on echo ultrasound signals during ultrasound imaging). Generating the 3D mesh data may comprise computing a plurality of depth values, where each depth value corresponds to a particular voxel in the volumetric medical imaging datasets. The 3D mesh data may be configured to enable producing a physical volume representation of one or more objects and/or structures in the one or more volume rendered images. Thus, the 3D mesh data may be used for 3D printing. For example, 3D printing data may be generated based on the 3D mesh data. The 3D printing data may be configured and formatted based on a pre-defined 3D printing standard or file format.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2015Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Arthur Gritzky, Gerald Schroecker
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Patent number: 10106981Abstract: A wall system includes a panel having a lower end, a panel assembly having an upper end, and a transition beam positioned between the panel and the panel assembly. The transition beam couples to the upper end of the panel assembly, and the transition beam defines a channel that receives the lower end of the panel to thereby couple the transition beam to the panel. The panel assembly includes a cladding panel having a rail projection, and the transition beam defines an engagement channel that receives the rail projection such that the cladding panel couples to the transition beam.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2017Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Krueger International, Inc.Inventors: Andrew J. Kopish, Timothy John LaFleur, Nathan A. Quintal
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Patent number: 10094111Abstract: A building facade system includes framework having shelf members secured to the floor slabs. The top terminal ends of vertical mullions are fastened to the shelf members, thereby hanging the mullions therefrom. Horizontal support embers fastened to the mullions support infill panels and are coupled to shelf members which are on the below floor slab. Intermediate support members fastened to the mullions support slab edge cover panels. Posts are fastened to the shelf members and are secured to the floor slabs within troughs formed with embedded channels. The posts are horizontally and vertically adjustably fastenable to the shelf members. The shelf members are thereby also horizontally and vertically adjustable relative to the floor slabs. Terminal edges of the floor slabs can project into mullion cutouts.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2017Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Inventor: Kurtis E. LeVan
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Patent number: 10060120Abstract: Methods for constructing and a building kit for use thereof are disclosed. The building kit includes a plurality of posts configured for embedding within square apertures of a foundation, wherein the posts have a cross-shaped cross-sectional shape, a plurality of cross-shaped cross-sectional shaped elongated members, a plurality of roof panels, wherein the roof panels include solar cells, and a plurality of wall panels having conforming shape to the cross-shaped cross-sectional shaped elongated members.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2016Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Inventor: Majid Janabi
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Patent number: 10053859Abstract: Certain embodiments provide systems and methods for providing a window wall with flush slab edge covers. A window wall system can include a sill receptor configured to fixably attach to a top surface of a slab. The window wall system may include a head receptor configured to fixably attach to an underside surface of the slab. The window wall system can include a window wall panel including panel infill and a panel sill configured to detachably couple to the sill receptor. The window wall system may include a slab edge cover including cover infill. The slab edge cover can be configured to detachably couple to the window wall panel and the head receptor. In various embodiments, an exterior surface of the panel infill and an exterior surface of the cover infill are configured to flushly align when the slab edge cover is detachably coupled to the window wall panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: REFLECTION WINDOW COMPANY, LLCInventors: Kenneth R. Evensen, James Jonathan White
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Patent number: 10041256Abstract: The present subject matter relates to method(s), system(s) and device(s) for cladding of materials, and in particular to an undercut clip anchor system. The system comprises a horizontal rail which mounts both an upper undercut clip and a lower undercut clip for attaching an upper cladding panel and a lower cladding panel, respectively. Serrations on the undercut clips and on a nut bar serrated washer allow for the accurate vertical adjustment of the cladding panels.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2015Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Inventors: Joe Scully, Tom Scully, Sean Daly
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Patent number: 10017947Abstract: An improved apparatus for mounting first and second panels to a façade utilizing a base fixed to the façade. The base member mates with a fastener and holds a pair of supports outwardly from the base member. The first and second panels mount to the pair of supports and also hold a reveal strip located beneath a gap between the first and second panels.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Inventor: David Simonsen
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Patent number: 9976056Abstract: A waterproof sheet comprising a rubber base and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of silicone resin or gel thereon is applicable to the boundary between an outdoor tank and a concrete pedestal. The waterproof sheet maintains waterproofness over a long period of time and is in long-term service without degradation of physical properties.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Takeshi Nakajima, Takashi Hagiwara, Hisaharu Yamaguchi, Masahiro Yoda, Mitsuru Tomaru
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Patent number: 9970231Abstract: Disclosed is quick-release removable cladding for interior fenestration frames, such as the interior frames of doors, window, skylights, or curtain walls. The cladding is held flush against the frame by a pair of brackets or alternatively by a bracket attached to frame and a shaped cavity within the cladding. In one aspect, the pair of brackets can be shaped and arranged so that when engaged, a downward force on the cladding causes the cladding to move flush against the frame. In another aspect, the cladding can be held securely in place to the frame by a keeper bar. The keeper bar can be configured to prevent upward movement of the cladding against the frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2017Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Inventor: Gregory Header
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Patent number: 9938725Abstract: A building panel has an outer skin spaced from an inner skin, sandwiching an insulation material. A first end of the outer skin includes a step portion, an indented fastener receiving portion and a first flange. The first flange extends outwardly toward a surface of the outer skin. A seal is mounted on the first flange. The inner skin includes a first end. The inner skin first end includes a shelf and a second flange extending from the shelf. A second seal is positioned on the second flange. A second end of the outer skin includes a portion to receive an outer skin first end of an adjoining panel. A second end of the inner skin includes a portion to receive an inner skin first end of the adjoining panel.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2016Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Kingspan Insulated Panels, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Johnson, Gabriel Morris, Peter Martin, Andrew Hamer, Brian Glancy
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Patent number: 9834941Abstract: A thermal break system for securing wall panels to an existing wall includes a furring member connected between the existing wall and the wall panels, the furring member including at two foot walls adapted to be connected to the existing wall, at least one spacing wall having one end connected to the foot walls and extending in a direction transverse to the at least one foot wall and the existing wall, and a connection wall connected to an opposite end of the at least one spacing wall and extending in a direction transverse to the at least one spacing wall for connection either directly to adjacent wall panels or indirectly to adjacent wall panels through at least one intermediary member; and a thermal insulation cover positioned at least between the at least one foot wall and the existing wall.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Inventor: Henry H. Bilge
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Patent number: 9783993Abstract: An adjustable building panel support device comprising a building panel support element, a support bracket and at least one connector suitable for attaching an insulated building panel to a substrate for constructing an insulated wall section. The building support element and the support bracket are fixable together at a user determinable position by the at least one connector whereby the distance between the building panel support element and the support bracket can be varied to accommodate surface variations that may be present on a substrate surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2016Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: James Hardie Technology LimitedInventors: James A. Gleeson, Jeremy McCandless
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Patent number: 9765511Abstract: A framing member forming a frame of a factory building is provided with a slit for attaching a holder on one side face of the framing member, the slit extending in a longitudinal direction of the framing member, the slit is provided with a detachment prevention mechanism configured to exert an action of preventing an insertion piece of the holder from being detached and to fix the holder to the framing member, along with an insertion of the insertion piece into the slit, and the holder is provided with a pinching piece configured to pinch an end edge portion of a wall panel between the pinching piece and the framing member to fix the wall panel to the framing member, along with the insertion of the insertion piece into the slit.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2009Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Taikisha Ltd.Inventors: Tadashi Inoue, Hisao Nakajima
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Patent number: 9745172Abstract: An elevator cab protection system is provided. The system includes first and second panels and three clips. Each of the clips includes a lower leg portion and an upper leg portion. The first clip is coupled to the first panel by a fastener. The lower leg portion of the first clip and the first panel define a first downwardly opening slot. The second clip is coupled to the first panel by a fastener with the upper leg portion of the second clip located above the upper end of the first panel. The third clip is coupled to the second panel by a fastener. The lower leg portion of the third clip is configured to be inserted into the upwardly opening slot defined by the upper leg portion of the second clip and the wall of the elevator cab to support the second panel relative to the first panel.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2015Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: InPro CorporationInventors: David R. Gebhardt, Matthew G. Bennett
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Patent number: 9714509Abstract: A glazing system for a building comprising a glazing panel, a support and an attachment assembly for attaching the glazing panel to the support is disclosed. The attachment assembly comprises a mounting secured to the support and a glazing fitting secured to the glazing panel. The mounting comprises a mounting member and the glazing fitting comprises a hook portion and the mounting is connected to the glazing fitting by a connection between the hook portion and the mounting member. The attachment assembly further comprises a shock absorber that allows the attachment assembly to move relative to the support upon applying an impact to the glazing panel, thereby improving the impact resistance of the glazing panel. Mountings and fittings for use in such glazing systems are also disclosed, as are methods of improving the impact resistance of a suspended glazing panel.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2014Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: Pilkington Group LimitedInventors: Timothy John Morgan, Philip Glyn Thomas, John Hilton
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Patent number: 9683376Abstract: A substantially vertically extending removable and replaceable cover and a substantially horizontally extending cover for use with a curtain wall system broadly comprising an array of windows, a set of vertical and horizontal mullions, a set of window gaskets. The covers overlay the mullions and each include a front side, left and right or top and bottom sides, and rear tabs extending therefrom for removably connecting the covers on the mullions.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2015Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: A. ZAHNER COMPANYInventors: L. William Zahner, Craig Long, Randy Stratman
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Patent number: 9683367Abstract: Curtain wall mullion anchoring systems for resisting dead load and negative wind load, and that permit three-way construction tolerance adjustments. The mullion anchoring systems include an anchoring device secured to a building structural element and attached to a mullion connection bridge, which is connected to a mullion connection clip, which is connected to a mullion. Uplifting forces on the anchoring device may be significantly reduced or even eliminated by transmitting dead load under negative wind load conditions from the mullion to the anchoring device at a point over the inside of a concrete floor slab, such that the dead load counteracts any uplifting force generated by the negative wind load.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2016Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: Advanced Building Systems, Inc.Inventor: Raymond M. L. Ting
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Patent number: 9663946Abstract: A curtain wall mullion or transom including a unitary component made of a thermally insulating material bonded to a metal structural segment or fastened, from the inside-out, to an outer side of the metal segment such that a stem of the component extends into a pocket defined by panels of a curtain wall system. The component may be a reinforced fiberglass polymer component and bonded to the metal segment with an adhesive and may isolate the metal structure from the atmosphere outside the curtain wall and may include a seal receiver which abuts a panel of the curtain wall. The metal segment may be made of steel or aluminum or other metal. A pultrusion method is used to make the fiberglass component to have a profile configured to cover an entirety of an outside of the mullion or transom and to have a pair of receivers for receiving seals to abut against panels of the curtain wall.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2015Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: FreMarq Innovations, Inc.Inventor: Todd Frederick
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Patent number: 9617739Abstract: A system for supporting exterior panels on a substrate of a building structure. The system has a plurality of polymeric bracket members, and each of the bracket members have at least one anchor section, at least one web section and at least one support section. The polymeric bracket members provide a thermal break from the exterior panel to the substrate of the building structure. A plurality of exterior cladding units are held in place by the bracket members. A plurality of vents are disposed between the panels and the exterior panels, and a plurality of vents are also disposed between the panels and the substrate, thereby forming a ventilation system.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2014Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Advanced Architectural Products, LLCInventor: G Matt Krause
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Patent number: 9559631Abstract: A clamp assembly for solar panels comprising a base and a clamp. The base has a baseplate and first and second spaced-apart struts connected to the baseplate to form a channel. Surfaces of the struts define slots adjacent to the channel. Beams are connected to the struts. The clamp includes a plate with fingers extending from the plate into the channel. The clamp further includes angled surfaces and cylindrical surfaces defining holes through the clamp plate. The clamp assembly is preferably made from a nonconductive material to inhibit arcing and the risk of electrical fire from incorrect or failed wiring.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2015Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Inventor: Don Dickey
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Patent number: 9523188Abstract: A framing structure includes elements that are integrally connected by a poured bonding core. The elements include a hollow-interior column and a beam having a cavity that is configured to receive a pourable bonding material. The hollow interior of the column and the cavity of the beam form a continuous volume that is configured to receive a pourable bonding material.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2015Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: DIVERSAKORE LLCInventors: Housh Rahimzadeh, Marc Rahimzadeh
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Patent number: 9505482Abstract: A facing arrangement for a hold of an aircraft or spacecraft. The facing arrangement comprises a first and a second panel which form a gap between them; a first mounting part which is to be attached to a primary structure of the hold and which has at least one locking arrangement, and a second mounting part which has at least one counter locking arrangement. The locking arrangement and/or the counter locking arrangement passing, at least in portions, through the gap between the first and the second panel. The locking arrangement and the counter locking arrangement being locked together in order to connect the first mounting part to the second mounting part for holding the first and second panels between the first mounting part and the second mounting part.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2011Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbHInventors: Heinz-Peter Busch, Berend Schoke
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Patent number: 9464441Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a panel to a structure. The mounting apparatus includes a panel extrusion that attaches to a back side of the panel such that the panel extrusion is obscured behind the panel in order to show a clean surface look. A connector extrusion secures the panel extrusion to the structure for simple construction.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2015Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: LAMINATORS INCORPORATEDInventor: John T. Wright
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Patent number: 9464435Abstract: Disclosed are a metal curtain wall system of a monolayer structure and a construction method thereof. The metal curtain wall system comprises a plurality of composite material curtain wall units (1) that are produced in a numerical control manner and have complex models. The plurality of composite material curtain wall units (1) is spliced to form an inner-outer wall body model. Embedded members (2) are arranged in the composite material curtain wall units (1). Lead-out parts of the embedded members are oriented towards the inner and outer wall bodies and are fixed to inner and outer wall bodies. The composite material curtain wall units (1) in vertical adjacency are arrayed in a staggered manner. An elastic structural adhesive (3) is coated on surfaces of the composite material curtain wall units (1). Thin-type metal sheets (4) are covered on the elastic structural adhesive (3).Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2012Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: Evergrow International Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chuan Hul Ku, Wen Hao Ku
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Patent number: 9453344Abstract: A method for insulating and imparting a desired architectural style to a building or other structure is disclosed. In one embodiment, such a method includes providing a facade comprising an insulating panel and a decorative layer coupled to a front side of the insulating panel. The facade has a substantially planar surface on a back side thereof. The front side of the facade may be non-planar to provide a desired architectural contour to the facade. The method further provides an attachment mechanism on at least one of: (1) the back side of the facade, and (2) an exposed face of a building or other structure. The method attaches the back side of the facade to the exposed face of the building or other structure using the attachment mechanism. A corresponding apparatus and overall assembly are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Inventor: David R. Hall
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Patent number: 9404270Abstract: A composite panel system for attaching to a wall system includes a layer of continuous insulation covering the wall system and a plurality of vertical girts affixed the wall system such that the continuous insulation lays between the wall system and the vertical girts. Composite panels are mounted to a perimeter frame of extrusions, generally two horizontal and two vertical. The panel frame horizontal extrusions are mounted to the vertical girts by fasteners. In some embodiments, gypsum and a membrane are used in lieu of continuous insulation.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2015Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: West Tampa Glass CompanyInventor: Patrick Condon
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Patent number: 9382715Abstract: A building array (800, 900, 902) comprising at least one building element (100, 200) having a first face (102, 202), a second face (104, 204) and a peripheral edge member (108, 208), the first face and second face being spaced apart to define an intermediate portion (106, 108), the peripheral edge member extending around the intermediate portion whereby at least a portion of the peripheral edge member comprises an edge profile (112, 212); and at least one boundary element (300, 400, 500, 600) comprising a planar base member (304, 404, 504, 604) removably attachable to a structural support element (802), at least one flange (306, 406, 506, 606) extending substantially orthogonally from the planar base member and an edge restraining formation (310, 410, 510, 610) extending laterally from the flange remote from the planar base member. The edge restraining formation is configured for releasably engaging with the edge profile of the building element.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2012Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: James Hardie Technology LimitedInventor: John Cottier
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Patent number: 9376808Abstract: A front adjustable wall panel mounting device that is adjustable from the front of a wall is disclosed. The front adjustable wall panel mounting device has a fixed channel configured to be coupled with a wall frame and a moving channel configured to be coupled with wall panel mounting hardware. The fixed channel and the moving channel are configured to be nested together. The tilt of the wall panel is adjusted by turning first or second adjustment bolts. The depth of the wall panel can be adjusted by turning both the first and second adjustment bolts in the same direction, by the same amount. The vertical height of the wall panel can be adjusted by turning the third adjustment bolt. A thin wrench can be inserted into the wall panel gap, engage and turn the adjustment bolt.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2015Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Inventor: Andre Duranleau
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Patent number: 9366022Abstract: A frame connector assembly is adapted to releasably secure first and second frame members in line with one another. The connector assembly includes first and second expansion elements elastically interconnected. The second expansion element includes two hollow lobes joined by a web. When the connector assembly is received by the two frame members, threaded rotation of one or more threaded actuators forces the expansion elements apart and into engagement with opposing primary walls of the frame members. The threaded actuator also presses against the web, thereby causing resilient outward rotation of the lobes. This rotation results in compressive engagement between the outboard edges of the second expansion element and respective intermediate walls of the frame members. Thus, the connector assembly imposes locking forces to the frame members along two axes orthogonal to the main axis of the frame connector assembly. The expansion elements may have an identical extrusion cross-section.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Moss Holding CompanyInventor: Robert M. Frey
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Patent number: 9340973Abstract: An assembly for a structure comprises a support and a panel. The panel may be a glass panel. The assembly further comprises a structural adhesive, which couples the panel to the support. The structural adhesive may comprise a silicone. The structural adhesive h a first coupling surface facing the support and a second coupling surface spaced from the first coupling surface and facing the interior surface of the panel. The structural adhesive has a substantially right-trapezoidal cross-section, which is oriented in a certain direction relative to the panel and the support. The first coupling surface is sloped relative to the second coupling surface of the structural adhesive thereby reducing stress in the assembly due to environmental load subjected on the structure, such as wind load. Other supports and assemblies are also provided. The assembly may be used to form curtain walls, window walls, sky-lights, etc.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2012Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignees: DOW CORNING CORPORATION, CURTAIN WALL DESIGN AND CONSULTING, INC.Inventors: Lawrence Donald Carbary, Charles Dunaway Clift
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Patent number: 9249579Abstract: A kit for securing stone veneer panels to a structure, the kit comprising a plurality of stone veneer panels with upper and lower flanges, a plurality of brackets for securing the panels to the structure and a filler panel for placement between adjacent vertically disposed stone veneer panels to fill the gap between the panels. The brackets are secured to the structure through a bracket center mount and also utilize upper and lower wing walls to form a channel for receipt of the flange of the panels.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2015Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Ply Gem Industries, Inc.Inventors: Eric. B. Dickey, John M. Wade, Derek Zimmerman, Alan F. Hoying, Bryan K. Beasley, Kaleb Hahn, Ted Gavalas, David Barrett, Jr.
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Patent number: 9243399Abstract: A thermal clip system suitable for use with a wall assembly. The clip comprises a base section and an arm section. According to an embodiment, the clip is formed a unitary piece from extruded aluminum. The base section is configured with mounting holes for receiving fasteners to secure the clip respective studs in a wall. The arm section includes a surface for fastening a girt member, wherein the girt member is configured to secure one or more exterior cladding panels. The base section may include a recessed cavity for receiving an insulating material to form a thermal break between the clip and the stud wall. The arm section may include a recessed slot for receiving an insulating material to form a thermal break between the clip and the girt member.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Inventors: John David Kubassek, Ronald McLean
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Patent number: 9243442Abstract: In a method of supplying an element for covering a non-vision area in a curtain wall on an architectural structure, a plurality of shadow boxes is prefabricated at a location remote from both a unitized curtain wall assembly shop and the architectural structure. The shadow boxes are prefabricated by sealing an interior spacer between a vision glass panel and a back structure. The back structure includes an insulating material surrounded by a rigid envelope. The vision glass panel, the back structure and the interior spacer define a hermetically sealed void therein. A structural seal is applied about the interior spacer and is affixed to the peripheral edge of the vision glass, the interior spacer and the back structure. The plurality of shadow boxes is then delivered to a selected one of the unitized curtain wall assembly shop and the architectural site.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignees: HOK Product Design, LLC, Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Stephen Weinryb, Neil McClelland
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Patent number: 9212481Abstract: A curtain-wall system for a building comprises a plurality of prefabricated cells (2), wherein each cell (2) includes: a structural frame (10) with at least two uprights (11) and two end cross members (12), coupled together to form a perimetral structure that delimits an opening (V); one or more infill elements (14-16) associated to the structural frame (10) at a front thereof, for closing the opening (V) delimited by the perimetral structure; and interface sectional elements (20, 21; 70-72) for coupling the one or more infill elements (14-16) to the front of the structural frame (10). The uprights (11) and the cross members (12) of the structural frame (10) are uprights and cross members made of wood, the wooden uprights (11) having at least one first longitudinal groove (22) on a corresponding outer face, and the wooden cross members (12) having at least one second longitudinal groove (23) on a corresponding outer face.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2014Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: TIP TOP FENSTER S.R.L.Inventor: Giovanni Stramandinoli
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Patent number: 9163399Abstract: A retrofit cladding system that allows a home, office, or building to replace its cladding without having to remove the foundational frames utilizing at least one frame clip that can attach to the foundational frame structure of the home, office, building, and a plurality of cladding members that can attach to the foundational frame or the frame clip to cover the foundational frame and provide support for a window.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2014Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Inventor: Brandon Kelley
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Patent number: 9091063Abstract: Hidden frame airloop wall systems. The airloop wall systems disclosed here provide for systems that may accommodate various types of glass, including vision glass and spandrel glass. In some examples, the same airloop wall unit may accommodate both a vision glass panel and a spandrel glass panel. The disclosed airloop wall systems permit the use of glass of varying thickness, while at the same time presenting a consistent surface. Additionally, the window frame will be hidden from exterior view after the airloop wall system is installed.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2014Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Advanced Building Systems, Inc.Inventor: Raymond M. L. Ting
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Patent number: 9074375Abstract: A front adjustable wall panel mounting device that is adjustable from the front of a wall is disclosed. The front adjustable wall panel mounting device has a fixed channel configured to be coupled with a wall frame and a moving channel configured to be coupled with wall panel mounting hardware. The fixed channel and the moving channel are configured to be nested together. The tilt of the wall panel is adjusted by turning first or second adjustment bolts. The depth of the wall panel can be adjusted by turning both the first and second adjustment bolts in the same direction, by the same amount. The vertical height of the wall panel can be adjusted by turning the third adjustment bolt. A thin wrench can be inserted into the wall panel gap, engage and turn the adjustment bolt.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2014Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Acculign Holdings, INCInventor: Andre Duranleau
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Patent number: 9038336Abstract: A system and method providing a facade for portable toilets and other structures includes a plurality of panels that mimic or emulate a more aesthetically pleasings structure. The facade may provide the appearance of a house or other structure to disguise the less appealing form of a portable toilet. One, two, three or more panels connect about a portable toilet structure and may partially or completely connect to the portable toilet structure itself. The facade is optionally comprised of lightweight and easily transportable material.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2013Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Inventor: Lourie Albanese
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Publication number: 20150135615Abstract: An outer covering of a building includes anchor bolts configured to extend outwardly from an exterior side of floor support structures of the building, a plurality of anchor plates that adjustably mount to the plurality of anchor bolts, and a plurality of spandrel units that mount to an exterior side of the plurality of anchor plates. Each of the plurality of spandrel units includes a first mounting structure that receives a first outer covering section from above and supports a dead weight and lateral load of the first outer covering section via a corresponding one of the plurality of anchor plates and associated anchor bolts, and a second mounting structure configured to rotationally receive a second outer covering section after dead weight of the second outer covering section is loaded on an adjacent spandrel unit located below that one of the plurality of spandrel units.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Jerry Clyde Hogan, Michel Francois Michno
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Patent number: 9016014Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatuses for securing safing insulation in the gap formed between a spandrel and a slab. Additionally, the present invention eliminates the need for stiffening tees and/or stiffening brackets. In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention utilizes a first portion of safing secured to spandrel insulation positioned in an exterior wall structure and a second portion of safing insulation positioned adjacent to the first portion of safing insulation and between the spandrel insulation and the slab. By fixedly securing the first portion of safing insulation to the spandrel insulation, any deformation of the spandrel insulation caused by the forces exerted by the compressed second portion of safing insulation on spandrel insulation results in the first portion of safing insulation moving with the spandrel insulation.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2014Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Thermafiber, Inc.Inventor: James Shriver
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Patent number: 9016013Abstract: An apparatus for providing fire protection of curtain wall anchors mounted on the undersides of the building floors including a fire protective housing surrounding the anchor and attached to the floor for enhancing protection from exposure to fire as well as flames and heat. The apparatus can include a housing defining a containment chamber with a upper opening formed of molded mineral wool with an intumescent paper insert positioned therewithin, and a wire frame backing and a molded plastic cover extending therearound. The apparatus is attachable to a floor underside with the protective chamber thereof surrounding a curtain wall anchor assembly attached to the floor underside for fire protection thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2013Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Specified Technologies Inc.Inventors: James P. Stahl, Jr., James P. Stahl, Sr., David Augello, Paul Gandolfo