Patents Assigned to Building Products, Inc.
  • Patent number: 12037443
    Abstract: Polymer composite materials and methods of preparation are discussed. The composite material may comprise a polyurethane foam and a plurality of inorganic particles dispersed in the polyurethane foam. The composite material may have moisture movement properties, such that (a) a sample of the composite material having a length of 48 inches has a moisture movement of less than 0.15% along the length, and/or (b) a sample having a length of 6 inches has a moisture movement of less than 0.8% along the length, when submerged in 45° C. distilled water for 14 days.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Westlake Royal Building Products Inc.
    Inventors: Edward F. Cassidy, Russell L Hill, Robert F. Rathbone, Xi Zhang, Ying Zhang, Qi Chen, Amitabha Kumar
  • Publication number: 20240197376
    Abstract: A screw with an improved screw head is provided. The screw may include a shank in between a head and a tip. The head may include a plurality of protrusions provided radially along the head. Each of the plurality of protrusions may include a protrusion wall, a leading wall, a trailing wall, and a bottom wall; the trailing wall may include one single trailing surface, the leading wall may include a plurality of leading surfaces, and the bottom wall may include at least one bottom surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: PrimeSource Building Products, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Erik Timothy, Chih-Hsien Shen, Tse-Kuang Jou
  • Publication number: 20240141656
    Abstract: A deck clip that may be used in the construction of a deck and a method of using the same is provided. The deck clip may include a grip and a spacer. Portions of both the grip and the spacer may be received within the grooves of deck boards used in decks. Thus, the deck clip may be selectively affixed to deck boards. Further, the deck clip may be configured to receive a fastener for anchoring the deck clip to joists. Thus, the deck clip may be used to couple deck boards to joists. Advantageously, the deck clip may be used to construct a deck without exposed fasteners, the geometry of the spacer may assist with creating a consistent gap between adjacent deck boards, and the grip may comprise saw-tooth shaped surfaces for improved retention of the deck boards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: PrimeSource Building Products, Inc.
    Inventor: E. Erik TIMOTHY
  • Patent number: 11919285
    Abstract: Insulation panels and methods of use and manufacturing are described herein. The insulation panel may comprise a polymer composite comprising a first polymer and a first filler, wherein the first filler is present in an amount of 40% to 80% by weight, based on the total weight of polymer composite, wherein the polymer composite has a closed cell structure, and wherein the polymer composite has a density of 2 pcf to 30 pcf; and a facer covering at least a portion of the polymer composite, the facer comprising a second polymer and a second filler; wherein the insulation panel has an insulation R-value per inch of at least 2.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Westlake Royal Building Products Inc.
    Inventors: Hamed Lakrout, Cassandra Hill
  • Publication number: 20240001661
    Abstract: Composite panels and methods of preparation are described herein. In some embodiments, the composite panel can include a first fiber reinforcement, a polyurethane composite having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the first surface is in contact with the first fiber reinforcement; and a cementitious material adjacent the first fiber reinforce-opposite the polyurethane composite. The polyurethane composite can be formed from (i) one or more isocyanates selected from the group consisting of diisocyanates, polyisocyanates, and mixtures thereof, (ii) one or more polyols, and (iii) a particulate filler. The fiber reinforcement can be formed from a woven or non-woven material, such as glass fibers. The composite panel can further include a material, such as a second fiber reinforcement and a cementitious layer, in contact with the second surface of the polyurethane composite. Articles comprising the composite panels are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: Westlake Royal Building Products Inc.
    Inventors: Russell HILL, Amitabha KUMAR, Hamed LAKROUT, Li AI, Russ MAJORS, Brian SHAW, Robert F. RATHBONE, Cassandra HILL
  • Publication number: 20230295370
    Abstract: Polyurethane or polyisocyanate form stock and methods of manufacturing are described herein. The foam stock can include (a) a polyurethane or polyisocyanate formed by the reaction of (i) one or more isocyanates selected from the group consisting of diisocyanates, polyisocyanates, and mixtures thereof, and (ii) one or more polyols; and (b) a filler present in an amount from greater than 50% to 90% by weight, based on the total weight of the foam stock. The density of the foam stock can be from 10 lb/ft3 to 35 lb/ ft3. The flexural strength of the foam stock can be at least 100 psi. The resulting foam stock can be used to produce polyurethane or polyisocyanate foam to be used in composite panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Applicant: Westlake Royal Building Products Inc.
    Inventors: Hamed LAKROUT, Guy CROCCO, Ying ZHANG, Russell HILL
  • Patent number: 11707927
    Abstract: Composite panels and methods of preparation are described herein. In some embodiments, the composite panel can include a first fiber reinforcement, a polyurethane composite having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the first surface is in contact with the first fiber reinforcement; and a cementitious material adjacent the first fiber reinforcement opposite the polyurethane composite. The polyurethane composite can be formed from (i) one or more isocyanates selected from the group consisting of diisocyanates, polyisocyanates, and mixtures thereof, (ii) one or more polyols, and (iii) a particulate filler. The fiber reinforcement can be formed from a woven or non-woven material, such as glass fibers. The composite panel can further include a material, such as a second fiber reinforcement and a cementitious layer, in contact with the second surface of the polyurethane composite. Articles comprising the composite panels are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Westlake Royal Building Products Inc.
    Inventors: Russell Hill, Amitabha Kumar, Hamed Lakrout, Li Al, Russ Majors, Brian Shaw, Robert F. Rathbone, Cassandra Hill
  • Patent number: 11661472
    Abstract: Polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam stock and methods of manufacturing are described herein. The foam stock can include (a) a polyurethane or polyisocyanurate formed by the reaction of (i) one or more isocyanates selected from the group consisting of diisocyanates, polyisocyanates, and mixtures thereof, and (ii) one or more polyols; and (b) a filler present in an amount from greater than 50% to 90% by weight, based on the total weight of the foam stock. The density of the foam stock can be from 10 lb/ft3 to 35 lb/ft3. The flexural strength of the foam stock can be at least 100 psi. The resulting foam stock can be used to produce polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam to be used in composite panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Westlake Royal Building Products Inc.
    Inventors: Hamed Lakrout, Guy Crocco, Ying Zhang, Russell Hill
  • Patent number: 11654672
    Abstract: A device that is a handheld circular heating element for use in the construction industry is described. Specifically the device is useful for applying heat uniformly to a two-piece membrane for separation of the outer layer to allow the inner layer to be exposed. The device includes a handle, an electrical supply, an on/off switch and a heating element. The device uses electricity to heat the heat-emitting burner of the heating element, which is then placed next to the membrane. As the membrane is warmed, the two layers of the membrane are able to be separated, which exposes the inner membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Pacific Coast Building Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Carlton Moug, Paul Edwin Boney, Arthur Ralph Gardner, Christopher Joseph Bueno, Jose Arturo Bueno
  • Publication number: 20230086412
    Abstract: A panel is configured for attachment to a mounting surface of a building structure. The panel includes a first end surface and a second end surface, spaced from each other along a longitudinal axis; a top edge surface and a bottom edge surface, spaced from each other and offset from the longitudinal axis; and an inner surface and an outer surface, opposed to each other and extending from the first end surface and the second end surface. The inner surface includes a contact portion and a contour portion. The contact portion is disposed on a reference plane. The contour portion is contoured toward the outer surface, away from the reference plane, such that the contour portion defines a channel. The channel extends along at least a portion of a length of the panel, between the first end surface and the second end surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: Westlake Royal Building Products Inc.
    Inventors: Russell HILL, Soufiane MOHAND-KACI, Hamed LAKROUT, Russ MAJORS, Robert RATHBONE, Nicholas GARCIA, Kenneth BRUNS
  • Publication number: 20230069660
    Abstract: Polymer composite materials and methods of preparation are discussed. The composite material may comprise a polyurethane foam and a plurality of inorganic particles dispersed in the polyurethane foam. The composite material may have moisture movement properties, such that (a) a sample of the composite material having a length of 48 inches has a moisture movement of less than 0.15% along the length, and/or (b) a sample having a length of 6 inches has a moisture movement of less than 0.8% along the length, when submerged in 45° C. distilled water for 14 days.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: Westlake Royal Building Products Inc.
    Inventors: Edward F. CASSIDY, Russell L. HILL, Robert F. RATHBONE, Xi ZHANG, Ying ZHANG, Qi CHEN, Amitabha KUMAR
  • Publication number: 20220403663
    Abstract: Building cladding systems with changeable appearances are described. The building cladding system may include a plurality of panels, a substrate, and a controller configured to move the plurality of panels relative to the substrate to change the appearance of the building cladding system, while protecting the substrate. Moving the plurality of panels to change the appearance of the building cladding system may include rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Applicant: Westlake Royal Building Products Inc.
    Inventor: Amitabha KUMAR
  • Publication number: 20220404677
    Abstract: Building cladding systems with changeable appearances and methods of use are described. The building cladding system may include a substrate and a coating comprising a switchable material. Varying a voltage, temperature, or wavelength of light on or applied to the coating may change an appearance of the building cladding system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Applicant: Westlake Royal Building Products Inc.
    Inventors: Amitabha KUMAR, Andrew B. METZGER
  • Patent number: D986045
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: PrimeSource Building Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Tse-Kuang Jou, Chih-Hong Lu
  • Patent number: D986728
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: PrimeSource Building Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Tse-Kuang Jou, Chih-Hong Lu
  • Patent number: D994903
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Super Stud Building Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond C. Frobosilo, William Donnell Allen
  • Patent number: D1011560
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Chelsea Building Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Marshall, Eric A. Stankay
  • Patent number: D1011561
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Chelsea Building Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric A. Stankay
  • Patent number: D1021152
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Chelsea Building Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric A. Stankay
  • Patent number: D1033682
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Westlake Royal Building Products Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Jason Michalski, Nathan D. Greenway, Adam Kozlowski, Aundrea Nurenberg