Patents Assigned to BMIC LLC
  • Patent number: 12146272
    Abstract: Non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method comprising: obtaining asphalt shingle waste (ASW) and performing grinding, screening, and separating steps on the ASW. In some embodiments, granules are removed from the ASW. In some embodiments, the method transforms ASW into ASW powder. In some embodiments, the ASW powder is formed into a plurality of briquettes. In some embodiments, at least one of: the ASW powder, the plurality of briquettes, or any combination thereof is fed into a mixing process that results in an ASW powder filled coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Dale Kelley, James Svec, Michael T. Ferraro, Kirby Erickson, Paul Richardson, Kris Edelsward
  • Patent number: 12123189
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method comprising: obtaining a base formulation, obtaining an activator formulation, mixing the base formulation with the activator formulation, so as to result in a liquid applied roofing formulation, applying the liquid applied roofing formulation to at least one steep slope roof substrate, and solidifying the formulation, so as to form at least one coating layer on the at least one steep slope roof substrate. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a liquid applied roofing formulation comprising a first part and a second part. In some embodiments, the first part comprises the base formulation and the second part comprises the activator formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Adem Chich, Wilson Cheung, Kihyun Kim
  • Patent number: 12122933
    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a roofing material. The roofing material comprises a substrate, and a coating on the substrate. The coating comprises at least a polymer A, a polymer B, and at least one filler. The polymer A, the polymer B, the at least one filler are present in an amount sufficient to result in the coating having: A) a Tear CD property of at least 1000 g-f; and B) at least one of an interpenetrating polymer network, a semi-interpenetrating polymer network, or any combination thereof. Other embodiments relate to additional roofing materials, methods for preparing roofing materials, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Denis Muki Tibah, Ramil Marcelo L. Mercado
  • Patent number: 12110410
    Abstract: A roofing formulation may comprise a first part and a second part. The first part may comprise a coating material, the coating material comprising at least one acrylic latex resin, at least one functional filler, and at least one hydrophobic additive. The second part may comprise an activator formulation. The roofing formulation may be applied as a coating to a roofing substrate. A roofing system may comprise at least one roof substrate and a multi-layer coating system. The multi-layer coating system may comprise at least one top layer and at least one core layer disposed between the at least one top layer and the at least one roof substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Wilson Cheung, Benjamin Pearl, Kihyun Kim, Adam Chich, Daniel E. Boss, Michael Hagen
  • Patent number: 12106162
    Abstract: A system for providing cryptographically-secured communication is disclosed. The system receives activities from clients including data for inclusion on a distributed ledger of a distributed ledger architecture. The system then processes each activity and determines whether an activity corresponds to an event subscribed to by at least one computing device. The event may correspond to the presence of a communication in an activity received by the system. The system validates the data associated with the activity by utilizing a plurality of validators and without requiring a threshold level of consensus if the activity corresponds to the event. If the activity does not correspond to the event, the system validates using the threshold level of consensus. Once the activity is validated, the system submits the data associated with the activity for inclusion on the distributed ledger so that the communication is made available to the at least one off-chain computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Igor Alovert, Xavier Riley
  • Patent number: 12104382
    Abstract: This invention, in embodiments, relates to a roofing drip edge device that includes a drip edge comprising (i) an upper drip edge that is configured to be installed along an edge of a roofing surface, and (ii) a lower drip edge that is approximately at a right angle to the upper drip edge, a flashing strip member that is secured to the upper drip edge of the drip edge, such that a portion of the flashing strip member overhangs a first side edge of the drip edge, and a connecting member that is secured to the drip edge, such that a portion of the connecting member overhangs a second side edge of the drip edge. This invention, in embodiments, further relates to a method of installing a roofing drip edge device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Randle Brown, James Willits, Venkata Nagarajan, Mark Lienemann
  • Patent number: 12104384
    Abstract: An ember and flame resistant resettable automatic soffit vent includes a tray with ventilation openings formed in its floor. A mesh screen resides on the floor of the tray spanning the ventilation openings. A flat slide resides atop the screen and also has ventilation openings that match those of the tray. The slide has an open position wherein its ventilation openings align with those of the tray to allow airflow through the vent and a closed position wherein its ventilation openings are misaligned with the ventilation openings of the tray to close off airflow through the vent. The vent can be manually moved between its open and closed positions and one or more tension springs and a thermal link assembly cooperate to move the slide to its closed position if the vent is exposed to a high temperature cause by a fire very near a home.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Brannon Scott Thompson, Steven Vonderlehr Boehling
  • Patent number: 12091858
    Abstract: Roofing materials are provided. A roofing material comprises a substrate. The roofing material comprises a coating on the substrate. The coating comprises a polymer blend. The coating comprises at least one filler. The polymer blend comprises at least one of at least one hydrocarbon oil, at least one resin, at least one polymer, or any combination thereof. At least one of the at least one hydrocarbon oil, the at least one resin, the at least one polymer, or any combination thereof, is present in an amount or in amounts sufficient to result in the polymer blend or the coating having at least one of a select softening point, a select viscosity, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Ramil Marcelo L. Mercado, Jarod L. Krajca, Carl Stipe, Denis M. Tibah, Kevin Carr
  • Patent number: 12095139
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides a system of integrated roofing accessories on a plurality of roofs, where at least one integrated roofing accessory on each roof may include: i) at least one transceiver configured to produce electromagnetic communication signals using electromagnetic communication protocols, ii) at least one dielectric antenna in electrical communication with the at least one transceiver for emitting the electromagnetic communication signals according to the at least one electromagnetic communication protocol, iii) an edge computing device having at least one processor and at least one non-transitory storage with software to operate the edge computing device in communication with the at least one transceiver, and iv) at least one power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Rich Robinson, Xavier Riley
  • Patent number: 12084603
    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a roofing membrane. The roofing membrane comprises a scrim. The scrim has a top surface and a bottom surface. The roofing membrane comprises a cap layer on the top surface of the scrim. The cap layer comprises a first non-styrenic polypropylene polymer, a first polypropylene impact copolymer, and a first olefin block copolymer. The roofing membrane comprises a core layer on the bottom surface of the scrim. The core layer comprises a second non-styrenic polypropylene polymer, a second polypropylene impact copolymer, and a second olefin block copolymer. The roofing membrane is configured to prevent migration of at least one oil from a layer to the roofing membrane. Some embodiments relate to a roofing structure comprising the roofing membrane, a method for installing the roofing membrane, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Paul C. Lem, Li-Ying Yang
  • Patent number: 12084866
    Abstract: Fastener systems for roofing systems are disclosed for fastening a fabric, mesh, or base sheet to a roof deck prior to application of a liquid applied roof coating. The fastening assemblies may be attached to an uncleaned or unprimed roof deck and a fabric is laid atop the fasteners. The fasteners secure the fabric using mechanical binding or chemical bonding without penetrating or dimpling the fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Adem Chich, Yan Zheng
  • Patent number: 12077668
    Abstract: This invention provides for a method for producing polymer modified asphalt (PMA) using base asphalt (bitumen) blended with partially air blown (“puffed”) asphalt which is further modified with polymers and additives to attain desired properties for industrial applications. The partially blown or blown asphalt is oxidized to a target softening point to suit the application. In another embodiment, the base asphalt is blended with hard PEN asphalt (“Zero PEN Asphalt”) which is further modified with polymers and additives to attain desired properties for industrial applications. By using the partially oxidized asphalt or blending the base asphalt with partially oxidized asphalt or hard PEN asphalt, the amount of polymers and additives needed to achieve desired properties and performance are significantly reduced. In fact, this technique can be used to attain polymer modified asphalt having a highly desirable combination of characteristics that could not otherwise be attained using the base asphalt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventor: Denis Muki Tibah
  • Patent number: 12077965
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of a thermoplastic polyolefin membrane are provided. The colored TPO membrane can have a cap layer having a top color layer and a white sub-layer having a solar reflectance underneath the top color layer, and a core layer underneath the cap layer. The colored TPO roofing membrane can have a reinforcing polyester scrim between the cap layer and the core layer. The white sub-layer can be made up of one or more layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Linlin Xing, Thomas John Taylor
  • Patent number: 12071764
    Abstract: A roof system for forming a roof includes a first layer positioned over a substrate, the first layer including a translucent material adapted to be exposed to weather, and a second layer positioned between the first layer and the substrate. The second layer is a decorative layer with decorative features such as, for example, an image, design, color, pattern, picture, fabric, or combinations thereof. The decorative features of the second layer are visible through the first layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: BMIC, LLC
    Inventor: Denis M. Tibah
  • Patent number: 12067859
    Abstract: One or more embodiments of the present disclosure describe an RFID-enabled roofing accessory. The roofing accessory may include a roofing shingle, such as an asphalt roofing shingle. The roofing accessory may include an RFID tag incorporated thereon. The RFID tag may be adhered to the roofing accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventor: Igor Alovert
  • Patent number: 12060714
    Abstract: A roofing material is provided having an asphalt-coated mat or felt made up of or in combinations of fiberglass, polyester, nylon, cotton, cellulosic fibers or materials, polyethylene, polypropylene, co-polymers, melamine, phenolic, acrylics, polycarbonate, carbon fiber, clay, metallic in woven, non-woven, strands or sheets, styrene compounds, rubber, silk, leather, or wool in a woven, non-woven, or solid form. The surfacing materials can be made up of or in combination minerals, plastic particles or film, metal particles or film, cement particles, clay particles, paints, coatings, glass, ceramics, wood, wood fiber, or composite materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Matti Kiik, Michael L. Bryson, Paul G. Wilson, Margie A. Beerer, Olan Leitch
  • Patent number: 12060713
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a roofing shingle comprising a substrate, wherein the substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface; and a material layer, wherein the material layer comprises graphene, wherein the material layer is disposed on or above the top surface of the substrate. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method comprising one or more of obtaining a substrate, wherein the substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface; obtaining a graphene composition, wherein the graphene composition comprises at least graphene; and applying the graphene composition to the top surface of the substrate or a surface above the top surface of the substrate to obtain a material layer comprising graphene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Ming-Liang Shiao, Luis Duque, Brian Lee
  • Patent number: 12054936
    Abstract: A kit includes a plurality of wall members. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of wall members includes an exterior surface material. In some embodiments, the exterior surface material passes an accelerated weathering test simulating damage caused by outdoor weathering. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of wall members include an interior surface material. In some embodiments, the interior surface material passes an environmental quality test. In some embodiments, the exterior surface material is different than the interior surface material. In some embodiments, the kit includes a plurality of brackets. In some embodiments, the plurality of brackets is configured to join a first of the plurality of wall members and a second of the plurality of wall members. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of brackets includes the exterior surface material and the interior surface material. In some embodiments, the kit includes a door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventor: Daniel E. Boss
  • Patent number: 12054608
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method comprising obtaining a mixture comprising at least one vinyl polymer, at least one organic acid, and at least one hydronium ion donor. In some embodiments, the method comprises reacting an —OH group of the B polymer chain segment with the at least one organic acid in the presence of the at least one hydronium ion donor, so as to form at least one polyvinyl ester. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a roofing material comprising at least one reinforcement material and at least one polyvinyl ester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventor: Denis Tibah
  • Patent number: D1044044
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Peter McGrath, Soufiane Mohand Kaci, Eric R. Anderson