Patents Represented by Attorney Ted C. Gillespie

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  • Roll-up method and apparatus for mineral fiber pack
    Patent number: 4602471
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for packaging flexible compressible strips of mineral fibers into rolls comprises an endless belt, means for supporting the belt in a manner to define a loop inside which the strips can be rolled, and a compression member from maintaining the strip in compression upstream from the loop, where the compression member is mounted for movement toward and away from the loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1986
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventors: William E. Gray, Ronald R. Harris
  • Insulated trussed roof construction
    Patent number: 4602461
    Abstract: The construction includes batts of fibrous insulation between trusses as well as insulation in a vertical thermal path through the trusses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1986
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventors: Gary L. Cummins, Bradley W. Oberg
  • Blower for mineral fiberizer
    Patent number: 4601742
    Abstract: Apparatus for producing mineral fibers comprises a spinner mounted for rotation to centrifuge mineral fibers from molten mineral material, an annular blower positioned concentrically outwardly from the spinner for turning the mineral fibers downwardly and inducing a downward flow of air around the spinner, and an airfoil mounted above the blower to provide a downwardly converging annular passageway above the blower for the induced air, the blower and the airfoil forming a substantially continuous curved surface, being curved radially inwardly at the blower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1986
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventor: Farrokh Kaveh
  • Pollution-reducing method of incorporating dust suppressant in fibrous insulation material
    Patent number: 4595443
    Abstract: In making entangled fibrous products by depositing fibers from streams of hot gas in which they are entrained, dust suppressant incorporated in the product by introducing at least a portion of it into the cooler region surrounding and separating the fiber-entraining streams of hot gas and communicating with the zone wherein the fibers are deposited minimizes smoke evolution as compared to introducing such portion into the hot gas streams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1986
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventors: David C. Trumbore, William A. Kays
  • Fabric roof structure
    Patent number: 4578908
    Abstract: The fabric roof structure comprises a pair of vertically spaced upper and lower peripheral compression rings, a central tension ring, a plurality of tensioned upper and lower cables extending radially of the rings, being connected adjacent inner ends to the central tension ring, and being connected adjacent outer ends alternately respectively to the upper and lower peripheral compression rings, and roofing fabric associated with the cables and rings and covering the area from the central tension ring outwardly to the peripheral compression rings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1986
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventor: Michael W. Ishler
  • Foamable liquid distributing means
    Patent number: 4572435
    Abstract: A foamable liquid distributing apparatus comprising a composite block formed of two parts removably secured together and having an inlet passageway and a plurality of spaced outlet passageways. A plurality of connecting passageways respectively connect the outlet passageways to inlet passageway, with each of the connecting passageways being provided with a plurality of turbulence-producing bends to inhibit build-up of foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1986
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas K. Thompson
  • Method for suppressing dust on dirt roads and the like
    Patent number: 4571116
    Abstract: An aqueous emulsion of a blend of asphalt having viscosity at 165.degree. F. of about 100 to about 1000 centipoises with a petroleum extender oil preferably having a viscosity at 40.degree. C. of not more than about 1000 centistokes, preferably stabilized with a protective colloid in conjunction with conventional surfactants, provides a particularly effective and long-lasting treatment of substrates, such as dirt or gravel roads and the like, for suppressing the evolution of fugitive dust therefrom by applying the emulsion, usually in dilute form, to the exposed surface of the substrate, as by spraying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1986
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventors: Bhalchandra B. Patil, J. Matthew White
  • Foam dispenser for glass mat substrate
    Patent number: 4570859
    Abstract: A dispenser is disclosed, the dispenser comprising a head adapted with one or more expandable members to regulate the quantity of flow from the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1986
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventors: Paul A. Klett, Shiv K. Bakhshi, Mark A. Granger
  • Joint sealing compound
    Patent number: 4569968
    Abstract: A joint sealing compound comprises the reaction product of a non-blown asphalt flux, a hydroxyl-terminated polymer of butadiene, a vinyl monomer, a butadiene-styrene linear block polymer and an extender oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1986
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventors: William E. Uffner, Bhalchandra B. Patil
  • Curing fibrous mineral material
    Patent number: 4564486
    Abstract: A curing mold for curing glass fiber pipe insulation contains alternating positive and negative pressure zones and hot curing gases are introduced to the glass fibers during advancement through the positive pressure zones, and the curing gases are exhausted from elongated exhaust openings in the mold during advancement through the negative pressure zones, and the exhaust openings are cleaned without interrupting the advancement of the glass fibers through the curing mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1986
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventor: Mark S. Wherry
  • Air-supported fabric roof structure
    Patent number: 4559746
    Abstract: The air-supported fabric roof structure includes a compression ring, three sets of generally equally spaced parallel cables arranged to define a grid of generally equilateral triangles with each cable having a pair of opposite end portions pivotally connected to the compression ring, a plurality of hexagonal outer roof fabric panels secured to the cables from above and each covering six triangles of the grid, and a plurality of hexagonal inner liner panels secured to the cables from below and each covering six triangles of the grid, the liner panels preferably being staggered or laterally offset from the outer roof panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1985
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventor: Michael W. Ishler
  • Ceiling board edge coating
    Patent number: 4559377
    Abstract: An edging compound for ceiling tile comprises a hydroxyethyl cellulose, an acrylic latex, a polypropylene and one or more particulate fillers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1985
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventors: James R. Gleason, Roy E. Shaffer, Issac A. Awabdy
  • Blowing wool insulation
    Patent number: 4555447
    Abstract: The use of an antistatic agent in the production of blowing wool insulation is disclosed. The antistat is a quanternary ammonium salt which is applied from an aqueous solution. The antistat reduces the tendency of the small fiber particles to dispense during pneumatical application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1985
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald F. Sieloff, William A. Kays
  • Window sash and frame molded of fibrous material
    Patent number: 4553364
    Abstract: Window frames and sashes are molded of fabricated fibrous wool impregnated with a binder and coated with a resin which soaks into the surface to form a strong protective skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1985
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventors: Wesley E. Legg, Russell L. Ault, Richard A. Mott, Alan R. Leewood
  • Modified asphalt
    Patent number: 4554023
    Abstract: Bis-stearoylamide is blended into asphalt, either natural or petroleum derived, to reduce the viscosity of the asphalt while maintaining its viscosity and, hence, its saturant properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1985
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventor: Richard T. Janicki
  • Spinner device for rotary production of fibers
    Patent number: 4545796
    Abstract: Apparatus for the rotary production of fibers comprising a flanged rotatable shaft with the spinner positioned on the flange and retained substantially in fixed relationship to the shaft by means of bearing means slideably positionable along the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1985
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventor: E. Eugene Crosby
  • Rotary fiber forming method and apparatus
    Patent number: 4544393
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for centrifugal production of fibers comprises a rotatably mounted spinner for centrifuging streams of molten material and an annular blower for discharging attenuating gases having a component in a tangential direction opposite the direction of rotation of the spinner, and one or more turbulence generating members positioned beneath the spinner and mounted for rotation therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1985
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventor: Roger J. Bilen
  • Method and apparatus to automatically apply a liquid dust inhibitor to fiberglass blowing wool
    Patent number: 4542044
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying a dust inhibitor consisting of a 50% oil, 50% water emulsion in a ratio of 0.5% by weight to milled fiberglass blowing wool is disclosed. The apparatus senses the weight of fiberglass being milled and selectively and automatically sprays the emulsion on the fiberglass as it is being transported through the production system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1985
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventors: Barclay P. Gano, James L. Rucker
  • Insulation and partition means for existing building
    Patent number: 4538390
    Abstract: H-splines and electrical raceways useful in an insulation system for the inner side of an exterior wall are substantially identical to those in a partition wall constructed to extend from said exterior wall. Insulation panels in the insulation system and in the partition wall may also be substantially identical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1985
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond W. Yeager, Bradley W. Oberg
  • Method and apparatus for heating a mineral fiber forming spinner
    Patent number: 4534779
    Abstract: Apparatus for fiberizing molten mineral material comprises a spinner having an orificed peripheral wall through which the molten mineral material passes to form mineral fibers, a burner mounted to direct hot gases toward the interior of the peripheral wall, an opening in the spinner for venting the gases from the spinner, and means for directing the vented hot gases toward the peripheral wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1985
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventor: Max G. Herschler