Patents Assigned to Butler Manufacturing Company, Inc.
  • Safety mesh roof facing system
    Patent number: 6226945
    Abstract: A roofing system designed to protect roof construction workers from falls includes a strong nonmetallic mesh placed over an array of purlins, and secured to the periphery of the roof by a series of metal straps which plastically deform individually under large loads to absorb energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Butler Manufacturing Company, Inc
    Inventors: Mark J. Henry, Timothy M. Pendley
  • Method of installing panel closures on metal roof panels
    Patent number: 6185824
    Abstract: Notches are cut in a “Z”-section closure to be installed across seams on a standing seam metal roof by means of a tool which punches holes in the central web of the closure. The lower flange of the closure is subsequently cut manually to finish the notch. The tool's die surfaces correspond in shape to that of the closure, and the punch and die are aligned so that the elongate hole they make in the central web extends to the bottom of the web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Butler Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard R. McClure, Alan Richard Boell
  • Condensate drain pan for HVAC units
    Patent number: 5938933
    Abstract: A drain pan is provided for removing copper ions from condensate water produced by a heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit. The pan defines a volume having two closed ends and an open top so that water can evaporate from the pan. At least one copper removing agent is placed in the pan, and a baffle is provided between the ends of the pan, for routing water entering the pan at one end through the removing agent en route to an outlet at the other end. The removing agent may include mossy zinc and/or activated charcoal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Butler Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Williams, Mark A. Clover, Russell D. Ostermann
  • Roof curb
    Patent number: 5896711
    Abstract: A rectangular curb unit is installed on a sloping standing seam metal roof at an angle to the dip direction, so that water does not accumulate on the upslope side of the curb unit. The curb unit has four side walls, and inserts shaped to conform to the seam geometry are welded to the walls at the seam locations, typically at opposite corners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Assignee: Butler Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard R. McClure