Patents Represented by Attorney Charles W. Vanecek

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  • Earthquake resistant pipe joints
    Patent number: 4871197
    Abstract: In the environment of telescoping pipes, a collapsible member is placed between a fixed weld and a locking segment so that when extraordinary forces are applied which tend to cause the pipes to be pulled apart, the crushing element absorbs the excessive forces and prevents its disengagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1989
    Assignee: United States Pipe and Foundry Company
    Inventors: Charles N. Codding, III, George F. Rhodes, Philip I. McGrath, Jr.
  • Trilaminated roofing shingle
    Patent number: 4869942
    Abstract: This invention provides a process and apparatus which automatically and in a continuous and uninterrupted manner laminates a narrow strip of bituminous coated glass mat to the bottom side of a coated glass mat, cuts the laminated product to produce a laminate having cut-out areas between remaining tabs and then adheres thin strips of coated glass mat across the tabs to underlie the tabs and the cut-out areas. The final shingle is made from a single glass mat which is processed into a three level shingle, each level being made of a portion of the original glass mat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1989
    Assignee: The Celotex Corporation
    Inventors: Robert E. Jennus, Dale P. Major
  • Restrained joint with gripper gland
    Patent number: 4867488
    Abstract: This invention pertains to bolted mechanical pipe joints using toothed gripper rings to prevent separation of the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1989
    Assignee: United States Pipe and Foundry Company
    Inventor: Lawrence S. Jones
  • Coating for roof surfaces
    Patent number: 4859723
    Abstract: A process of forming a durable waterproof coating on a substrate comprising (a) applying to the surface of the substrate an aqueous dispersion comprising at least one film-forming polymer, pigment material including clay in an amount sufficient to improve the adhesion of the coating to the substrate, and water, the pigment volume concentration of the dispersion being greater than 15, and (b) allowing the dispersion to dry on the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Assignee: The Celotex Corporation
    Inventors: Stanley C. Kyminas, John C. Phillips, Bernard J. Einhaus
  • Distilled products of polyethylene terephthalate polymers and polycarboxylic acid-containing polyols and polymeric foams obtained therefrom
    Patent number: 4853419
    Abstract: A storage stable polyester polyol mixture is prepared by(a) digesting polyethylene terephthalate with a digesting medium comprising a polycarboxylic acid component-containing polyol derived from a digesting polycarboxylic acid component and a digesting polyol component to form a digested polyol mixture and liberate ethylene glycol from said polyethylene terephthalate, and(b) distilling from said digested polyol mixture the amount of liberated ethylene glycol sufficient for improved storage stability of the mixture.The polyester polyol mixture is useful in the preparation of cellular foam materials, particularly polyisocyanurate and polyurethane foams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1989
    Assignee: Sloss Industries Corporation
    Inventors: Richard K. Hallmark, Ernest K. Moss
  • Method for producing an embossed gypsum panel
    Patent number: 4842786
    Abstract: A method of making an embossed gypsum panel including an embossing device mounted on a moveable support and positioning the device so that it is located at the point of "set" of the gypsum slurry from which the board is made.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1989
    Assignee: The Celotex Corporation
    Inventor: William E. Betzner
  • Isocyanate-polyester polyol binder for manufacture of cellulosic composites
    Patent number: 4833182
    Abstract: A binder for use in the preparation of a synthetic board from cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic material comprising an organic polyisocyanate and a polyester polyol, especially an aromatic polyester polyol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1989
    Assignee: Jim Walter Research Corp.
    Inventors: Michael G. Israel, George A. Grozdits, Ernest K. Moss
  • Dual graphite structured pipe
    Patent number: 4832084
    Abstract: This invention relates to a heavy wall monolithic iron pipe comprising nodular graphite in the outer portion of its wall and flake or quasi-flake graphite in the inner portion of its wall and a method for making said pipe. The central portion of the wall of the pipe may be a combination of nodular graphite and flake or quasi-flake graphite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1989
    Assignee: United States Pipe and Foundry Company
    Inventors: Andrew B. Malizio, Robert W. Jennings
  • Sliding panel roller assembly
    Patent number: 4805262
    Abstract: The roller assembly of this invention comprises a grooved wheel attached to a perforated metal tape or spring which is movable over a sloping track by means of a toothed gear wheel or sprocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1989
    Assignee: JW Window Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary J. Marshik
  • Method of making dual graphite structured pipe
    Patent number: 4791976
    Abstract: A heavy wall monolithic iron pipe comprises nodular graphite in the outer portion of its wall and flake or quasi-flake graphite in the inner portion of its wall and a method for making the pipe. The central portion of the wall of the pipe may be a combination of nodular graphite and flake or quasi-flake graphite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1988
    Assignee: United States Pipe and Foundry Company
    Inventors: Andrew B. Malizio, Robert W. Jennings
  • Apparatus for making an embossed gypsum panel
    Patent number: 4781558
    Abstract: An apparatus for making an embossed gypsum panel on a conveyor including an embossing device mounted on a movable device such that the embossing device can be moved to the optimum location for embossing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1988
    Assignee: The Celotex Corporation
    Inventor: William E. Betzner
  • Method of making an offset laminated roofing shingle
    Patent number: 4775440
    Abstract: This invention provides a process and apparatus which automatically and in a continuous and uninterruped manner laminates a narrow strip of bituminous coated glass mat to the bottom side of a coated glass mat, cuts the laminated product to produce a laminate having cut-out areas between remaining tabs and then adheres thin strips of coated glass mat across the tabs to underlie the tabs and the cut-out areas. The final shingle is made from a single glass mat which is processed into a three level shingle, each level being made of a portion of the original glass mat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1988
    Assignee: The Celotex Corporation
    Inventors: Robert E. Jennus, Dale P. Major
  • Isocyanate-carboxyl group-containing fatty compounds for manufacture of lignocellulosic composites
    Patent number: 4772442
    Abstract: A binder/release system for the preparation of molded articles, especially lignocellulosic composites, which utilizes in combination with isocyanate-based binders a fatty material as an internal and/or external release agent, the fatty material being at least one polymerized fatty acid and/or at least one polycarboxyl compound containing a polymeric fatty radical(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1988
    Assignee: Jim Walter Research Corp.
    Inventors: Kenneth G. Trout, George A. Grozdits, Ernest K. Moss, James F. Daly
  • Foam insulation board faced with polymer-fibrous sheet composite
    Patent number: 4764420
    Abstract: A thermally insulating structural laminate comprising a core of rigid plastic foam having two major surfaces, at least one of the major surfaces of the foam being attached to a facer comprising a fribrous sheet having at least one layer of an air- and moisture-impervious polymer disposed on the inner surface thereof and interposed between the fibrous sheet and the foam, the oxygen transmission of the polymer being a value of less than about 1 cc/100 in.sup.2 -24 hrs-atm sufficient to make the facer substantially impervious to the passage of air and water vapor, resulting in the long-term preservation of insulation value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1988
    Assignee: The Celotex Corporation
    Inventors: David G. Gluck, Wayne E. Laughlin
  • Stabilizer-containing polyol compositions for polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams
    Patent number: 4760099
    Abstract: A storage-stable premix composition for use in a foam-forming reaction with an organic polyisocyanate in the manufacture of a polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam comprising(a) at least one polyol,(b) at least one halogenated organic blowing agent,(c) at least one amine catalyst, and(d) a stabilizing amount of at least one polyvalent metal-containing organometallic compound.Some organometallic compounds of the invention have a slight catalytic effect but do not have the pronounced activity of conventional urethane and isocyanurate catalysts such as dibutyltin dilaurate and stannous octoate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1988
    Assignee: Sloss Industries Corporation
    Inventors: John S. Canaday, Michael J. Skowronski, Michael E. Londrigan
  • Distilled products of polyethylene terephthalate polymers and polycarboxylic acid-containing polyols and polymeric foams obtained therefrom
    Patent number: 4758607
    Abstract: A storage stable polyester polyol mixture is prepared by(a) digesting polyethylene terephthalate with a digesting medium comprising a polycarboxylic acid component-containing polyol derived from a digesting polycarboxylic acid component and a digesting polyol component to form a digested polyol mixture and liberate ethylene glycol from said polyethylene terephthalate, and(b) distilling from said digested polyol mixture the amount of liberated ethylene glycol sufficient for improved storage stability of the mixture.The polyester polyol mixture is useful in the preparation of cellular foam materials, particularly polyisocyanurate and polyurethane foams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1988
    Assignee: Sloss Industries Corporation
    Inventors: Richard K. Hallmark, Ernest K. Moss
  • Method of making pipe-joint gasket
    Patent number: 4756784
    Abstract: This invention pertains to a method of making a pipe gasket having an asymmetric profile which is made by connecting two ends of an extruded elastomeric material, and the gasket made thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1988
    Assignee: United States Pipe and Foundry Company
    Inventors: Lawrence S. Jones, George F. Rhodes, Gene F. Fornaro
  • Polyester polyols modified by polyols having 1 degree and 2 degree OH groups and cellular foams therefrom
    Patent number: 4753967
    Abstract: A polyester polyol suitable for use in a foam-forming reaction with an organic polyisocyanate in the manufacture of a polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam, the polyester polyol being the reaction product of polycarboxylic acid and polyol components, wherein the polyol component solely or partially comprises an oxyalkylated polyol selected from the group consisting of(a) at least one oxyalkylated polyol having at least one primary and at least one secondary hydroxyl group, and(b) an oxyalkylated polyol mixture containing at least one oxyalkylated polyol having at least one primary and at least one secondary hydroxyl group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1988
    Assignee: Sloss Industries Corporation
    Inventor: Michael E. Londrigan
  • Binder composition for manufacture of fiberboard
    Patent number: 4752637
    Abstract: A binder for use in the preparation of a synthetic board from cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic material comprising an organic polyisocyanate and a mixture of reactive hydrogen-containing compounds having an average of more than one reactive hydrogen atom per molecule, the mixture containing an ester and/or an amide having a hydrocarbon content sufficient to bring about enhanced board release in the board-forming process and to contribute to superior moisture resistance in the finished board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1988
    Assignee: Jim Walter Research Corp.
    Inventor: Michael G. Israel
  • Coating for roof surfaces
    Patent number: 4749731
    Abstract: A process of forming a durable waterproof coating on a substrate comprising (a) applying to the surface of the substrate an aqueous dispersion comprising at least one film-forming polymer, pigment material including clay in an amount sufficient to improve the adhesion of the coating to the substrate, and water, the pigment volume concentration of the dispersion being greater than 15, and (b) allowing the dispersion to dry on the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1988
    Assignee: The Celotex Corporation
    Inventors: Stanley C. Kyminas, John C. Phillips, Bernard J. Einhaus