Patents Assigned to California Expanded Metal Products Company
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Patent number: 10077550Abstract: A fire-rated angle piece and wall assemblies or other assemblies that incorporate the fire-rated angle piece, in which the angle piece can include an intumescent or other fire-resistant material strip. The angle can be attached adjacent to a corner of a framing member, such as metal tracks, headers, header tracks, sill plates, bottom tracks, metal studs, wood studs or wall partitions, and placed between the framing member and a wall board member at a perimeter of a wall assembly to create a fire block arrangement. A fire spray material can be applied over a portion of the angle piece.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2017Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: California Expanded Metal Products CompanyInventor: Donald Anthony Pilz
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Patent number: 10011983Abstract: The present application is directed toward fire-rated wall construction components and wall systems for use in building construction. Embodiments can include tracks for holding studs which incorporate various geometries capable of receiving fire-retardant material, flat straps for use between tracks and fluted wall components, fire sponges for use in fluted wall components, and tracks with protruding grooves or other structures which prevent unwanted air movement between a wallboard component and the track.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2017Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: CALIFORNIA EXPANDED METAL PRODUCTS COMPANYInventors: Donald A. Pilz, Raymond E. Poliquin, Fernando Hernandez Sesma
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Patent number: 10000923Abstract: A fire-rated reveal piece and wall assemblies or other assemblies that incorporate the fire-rated reveal piece, in which the reveal piece can include an intumescent or other fire-resistant material strip. The reveal can be attached adjacent to a corner, flange or leg of a framing member, such as metal tracks, headers, header tracks, sill plates, bottom tracks, metal studs, wood studs or wall partitions, and placed between the framing member and a wall board member at a perimeter of a wall assembly to create a fire block arrangement. A fire spray material can be applied over a portion of the reveal piece.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2017Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: CALIFORNIA EXPANDED METAL PRODUCTS COMPANYInventor: Donald Anthony Pilz
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Patent number: 9995039Abstract: A fire-rated receiver channel includes at least one intumescent or other fire-resistant material strip. The receiver channel can nest with a framing member, such as metal tracks, headers, header tracks, sill plates, bottom tracks, metal studs, wood studs or wall partitions, and placed at a perimeter of a wall assembly to create a fire block arrangement. In other arrangements, a track assembly includes two nested tracks, an inner track and outer track. The assembly is designed so that the outside width of the outer track is equal to or less than the outside width of the inner track to present a substantially flush external surface for attachment of exterior sheathing elements when the assembly is used in an external wall.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2017Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: CALIFORNIA EXPANDED METAL PRODUCTS COMPANYInventors: Donald A. Pilz, Raymond E. Poliquin, Fernando Hernandez Sesma
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Patent number: 9931527Abstract: Fire block devices for application to a wall component. The fire-block device can be a wall component that includes a fire-resistant material strip that expands in response to sufficient heat to create a fire-resistant barrier. In some applications, the fire-block wall component is positioned to extend lengthwise along and across a gap between wallboard members. The fire-block wall component may have a U-shaped central portion and a pair of side portions extending in opposite directions from the central portion. The fire-resistant material may be positioned on the central portion of the fire-block device. The central portion may be positioned within the gap such that the fire-resistant material expands in response to sufficient heat to create a fire-resistant barrier.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2017Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: California Expanded Metal Products CompanyInventors: Donald A. Pilz, Raymond E. Poliquin
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Patent number: 9909298Abstract: A track for a wall construction for use in building construction is disclosed. Embodiments can include a track having a plurality of bendable tabs that can be manipulated to grip or release wall studs to prevent lateral or side to side movement of the studs. Embodiments can include tracks which incorporate various geometries capable of receiving fire-retardant material, including but not limited to intumescent material.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2017Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: California Expanded Metal Products CompanyInventor: Donald A. Pilz
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Patent number: 9879421Abstract: A fire-resistance angle piece and related assemblies include at least one multi-layer portion, which can provide an insulation space and/or a sacrificial layer of the angle piece. The angle piece can comprise vent openings to a space between adjacent layers of the angle piece. In some configurations, adjacent layers of the angle piece can be sealed to one another, such as along an edge portion that can be opposite the vent openings (if present) and/or a fold of the angle piece or other closed end that creates adjacent layers. Intumescent may or may not be included on the angle piece.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: California Expanded Metal Products CompanyInventor: Don A. Pilz
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Patent number: 9752318Abstract: A fire-rated reveal piece and wall assemblies or other assemblies that incorporate the fire-rated reveal piece, in which the reveal piece can include an intumescent or other fire-resistant material strip. The reveal can be attached adjacent to a corner, flange or leg of a framing member, such as metal tracks, headers, header tracks, sill plates, bottom tracks, metal studs, wood studs or wall partitions, and placed between the framing member and a wall board member at a perimeter of a wall assembly to create a fire block arrangement. A fire spray material can be applied over a portion of the reveal piece.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: California Expanded Metal Products CompanyInventor: Don A. Pilz
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Patent number: 9739054Abstract: A fire-rated receiver channel includes at least one intumescent or other fire-resistant material strip. The receiver channel can nest with a framing member, such as metal tracks, headers, header tracks, sill plates, bottom tracks, metal studs, wood studs or wall partitions, and placed at a perimeter of a wall assembly to create a fire block arrangement. In other arrangements, a track assembly includes two nested tracks, an inner track and outer track. The assembly is designed so that the outside width of the outer track is equal to or less than the outside width of the inner track to present a substantially flush external surface for attachment of exterior sheathing elements when the assembly is used in an external wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: California Expanded Metal Products CompanyInventors: Donald A. Pilz, Raymond E. Poliquin, Fernando Hernandez Sesma
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Patent number: 9739052Abstract: The present application is directed toward fire-rated wall construction components and wall systems for use in building construction. Embodiments can include tracks for holding studs which incorporate various geometries capable of receiving fire-retardant material, flat straps for use between tracks and fluted wall components, fire sponges for use in fluted wall components, and tracks with protruding grooves or other structures which prevent unwanted air movement between a wallboard component and the track.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: California Expanded Metal Products CompanyInventors: Donald A. Pilz, Raymond E. Poliquin, Fernando Hernandez Sesma
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Patent number: 9683364Abstract: Fire-rated wall construction components and wall systems for use in building construction. Embodiments can include tracks for holding studs which incorporate various geometries capable of receiving fire-retardant material, including but not limited to intumescent material. The fire-retardant material can be attached to compressible backer rods inserted within deflection gaps in the wall systems such that the fire-retardant material expands and seals gaps and/or areas between the tracks and wall components such as ceilings, floors, and drywall. Various assemblies and methods can be used to cover the deflection gap.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: California Expanded Metal Products CompanyInventor: Donald A. Pilz
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Patent number: 9637914Abstract: The present application is directed toward fire-rated wall construction components and wall systems for use in building construction. Embodiments can include tracks for holding studs which incorporate various geometries capable of receiving fire-retardant material, flat straps for use between tracks and fluted wall components, fire sponges for use in fluted wall components, and tracks with protruding grooves or other structures which prevent unwanted air movement between a wallboard component and the track.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: California Expanded Metal Products CompanyInventors: Donald A. Pilz, Raymond E. Poliquin, Fernando Hernandez Sesma
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Patent number: 9616259Abstract: Fire block devices for application to a wall component. The fire-block device can be a wall component that includes a fire-resistant material strip that expands in response to sufficient heat to create a fire-resistant barrier. In some applications, the fire-block wall component is positioned to extend lengthwise along and across a gap between wallboard members. The fire-block wall component may have a U-shaped central portion and a pair of side portions extending in opposite directions from the central portion. The fire-resistant material may be positioned on the central portion of the fire-block device. The central portion may be positioned within the gap such that the fire-resistant material expands in response to sufficient heat to create a fire-resistant barrier.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2016Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: California Expanded Metal Products CompanyInventors: Donald A. Pilz, Raymond E. Poliquin
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Patent number: 9551148Abstract: A track for a wall construction for use in building construction is disclosed. Embodiments can include a track having a plurality of bendable tabs that can be manipulated to grip or release wall studs to prevent lateral or side to side movement of the studs. Embodiments can include tracks which incorporate various geometries capable of receiving fire-retardant material, including but not limited to intumescent material.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2016Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: California Expanded Metal Products CompanyInventor: Donald A. Pilz
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Patent number: 9523193Abstract: A fire-rated angle piece and wall assemblies or other assemblies that incorporate the fire-rated angle piece, in which the angle piece can include an intumescent or other fire-resistant material strip. The angle can be attached adjacent to a corner of a framing member, such as metal tracks, headers, header tracks, sill plates, bottom tracks, metal studs, wood studs or wall partitions, and placed between the framing member and a wall board member at a perimeter of a wall assembly to create a fire block arrangement. A fire spray material can be applied over a portion of the angle piece.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: California Expanded Metal Products CompanyInventor: Donald A. Pilz
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Patent number: 9481998Abstract: The present application is directed toward fire-rated wall construction components and wall systems for use in building construction. Embodiments can include tracks for holding studs which incorporate various geometries capable of receiving fire-retardant material, flat straps for use between tracks and fluted wall components, fire sponges for use in fluted wall components, and tracks with protruding grooves or other structures which prevent unwanted air movement between a wallboard component and the track.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2015Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: California Expanded Metal Products CompanyInventors: Donald A. Pilz, Raymond E. Poliquin, Fernando Hernandez Sesma
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Patent number: 9458628Abstract: A fire-rated angle piece and wall assemblies or other assemblies that incorporate the fire-rated angle piece, in which the angle piece can include an intumescent or other fire-resistant material strip. The angle can be attached adjacent to a corner of a framing member, such as metal tracks, headers, header tracks, sill plates, bottom tracks, metal studs, wood studs or wall partitions, and placed between the framing member and a wall board member at a perimeter of a wall assembly to create a fire block arrangement. A fire spray material can be applied over a portion of the angle piece.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2015Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: California Expanded Metal Products CompanyInventors: Don A. Pilz, Raymond E. Poliquin, Thomas Porter
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Patent number: 9371644Abstract: Fire block devices for application to a wall component. The fire-block device can be a wall component that includes a fire-resistant material strip that expands in response to sufficient heat to create a fire-resistant barrier. In some applications, the fire-block wall component is positioned to extend lengthwise along and across a gap between wallboard members. The fire-block wall component may have a U-shaped central portion and a pair of side portions extending in opposite directions from the central portion. The fire-resistant material may be positioned on the central portion of the fire-block device. The central portion may be positioned within the gap such that the fire-resistant material expands in response to sufficient heat to create a fire-resistant barrier.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2015Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: California Expanded Metal Products CompanyInventors: Donald A. Pilz, Raymond E. Poliquin
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Patent number: 9290932Abstract: Fire-rated wall construction components and wall systems for use in building construction. Embodiments can include tracks for holding studs which incorporate various geometries capable of receiving fire-retardant material, including but not limited to intumescent material. The fire-retardant material can be attached to the tracks such that the fire-retardant material expands and seals gaps and/or areas between the tracks and wall components such as ceilings, floors, and drywall. Various assemblies and methods can be used to cover the deflection gap.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2014Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: California Expanded Metal Products CompanyInventors: Donald A. Pilz, Raymond E. Poliquin, Fernando Hernandez Sesma
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Patent number: 9127454Abstract: The present application is directed toward fire-rated wall construction components and wall systems for use in building construction. Embodiments can include tracks for holding studs which incorporate various geometries capable of receiving fire-retardant material, flat straps for use between tracks and fluted wall components, fire sponges for use in fluted wall components, and tracks with protruding grooves or other structures which prevent unwanted air movement between a wallboard component and the track.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2014Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: California Expanded Metal Products CompanyInventors: Donald A. Pilz, Raymond E. Poliquin, Fernando Hernandez Sesma