Patents Assigned to CertainTeed
  • Roofing element and roof covering comprised thereof
    Patent number: 8707643
    Abstract: Roofing elements of the shingle, tile or panel types are applied for mounting onto a roof of a building, as well as a roof covering comprised of such elements. The roofing elements include at least one heat-sensitive weatherproof, protective layer for protecting the building from weather-related intrusions. The roofing elements have one or more continuous venting channels disposed below the heat-sensitive weatherproof, protective layers to form one or more airflow channels beneath the protective layers, with the airflow channels disposed between a lower roof deck of a building and upper heat-sensitive, weatherproof, protective layers of the roofing elements in the installed condition on a roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Gregory F. Jacobs
  • WIND UPLIFT-RESISTANT PHOTOVOLTAIC ROOFING ELEMENTS AND PHOTOVOLTAIC ROOFING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20140102518
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the photovoltaic generation of electrical energy. The present invention relates more particularly to photovoltaic arrays for use in photovoltaically generating electrical energy. Aspects of the present invention provide a variety of photovoltaic roofing elements and systems that include, for example, interlocking geometries to provide for water handling and integration with conventional roofing materials; wire management features that can protect wiring and associated electrical components from physical and/or environmental damage; and wind clip and ledge features configured to prevent against wind uplift of the photovoltaic roofing elements when installed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Peter Chihlas, Robert Jenkins, Robert Livsey, Chris Fisher, Alex Nash
  • Photovoltaic roofing elements, photovoltaic roofing systems, methods and kits
    Patent number: 8695289
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the photovoltaic generation of electrical energy. The present invention relates more particularly to photovoltaic roofing products for use in photovoltaically generating electrical energy. One aspect of the invention is a photovoltaic roofing element comprising: a flexible roofing substrate; a photovoltaic element disposed on the flexible roofing substrate; and an electrical connector operatively coupled to the photovoltaic element, wherein the flexible roofing substrate has formed therein a recess shaped to at least partially receive the electrical connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Certainteed Corporation
    Inventors: Steven A. Koch, Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Gregory F. Jacobs, Wayne E. Shaw, Robert L. Jenkins, Robert D. Livsey
  • Ceiling panel clip
    Patent number: 8683768
    Abstract: A ceiling panel clip with improved characteristics includes a torsion spring retaining loop that has a free end captured beneath a frame member of the ceiling panel. The retaining loop at one end thereof is integral with a base portion of the clip and the free end extends downwardly to the base portion. The base portion and retaining loop preferably cooperate to capture a coiled portion of a torsion spring used to suspend the ceiling panel. Preferably, securing legs of the torsion spring are biased inwardly to allow the coiled portion to be inserted on the retaining loop. Release of the securing legs captures the coiled portion on the clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: CertainTeed Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Daniel Gerkes, Heikki Kolga, Ronald White
  • Photovoltaic systems, methods for installing photovoltaic systems, and kits for installing photovoltaic systems
    Patent number: 8677702
    Abstract: The present invention relates particularly to photovoltaic systems for use in photovoltaically generating electrical energy. One aspect of the invention is a photovoltaic roofing system including a plurality of photovoltaic elements contiguously disposed on a roof deck arranged in at least two horizontal rows, defining a photovoltaic area; a plurality of roofing elements disposed adjacent the contiguously-disposed photovoltaic elements, along their side edges; side flashing disposed along the side edges of the contiguously-disposed photovoltaic elements, the side flashing having a flange facing away from the photovoltaic area at least partially disposed between a roofing element and the roof deck, and a structure at least partially disposed on the surface of the photovoltaic element or at least partially disposed between a photovoltaic element and the roof deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventor: Robert L. Jenkins
  • Photovoltaic roof covering
    Patent number: 8671630
    Abstract: In certain aspects, the present invention relates to a photovoltaic roof covering in the form of overlapping elements (i.e., tiles, shingles or panels), electrically connected to one another. Each of the elements includes a backing material and a photovoltaic layer arranged at least over that portion of the exterior face of the backing material that is exposed to the outside. Electrical conductors are positioned on each side of said photovoltaic layer and are configured to collect the electrical current generated by said layer when it is exposed to light. Notably, at least one of the connectors includes or is incorporated into a foldable moving tongue or strip and in that said tongue or said strip is kept in electrical contact with a connector of an underlying element and in a position that is folded over between the element and the underlying element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Grégoire François Lena, Wayne E. Shaw, Gregory F. Jacobs
  • System, method and apparatus for increasing average reflectance of a roofing product for sloped roof
    Patent number: 8673427
    Abstract: A roofing product and method includes coating a substrate with bitumen to yield a bitumen coated substrate having an exposure zone. First granules are adhered to the exposure zone to yield a first granule coating. The first granules have a solar reflectance greater than 35. An adhesive is adhered to at least a portion of the first granule coating. An open portion of the first granule coating that is free of the adhesive is maintained. An overlay of non-white second granules is adhered to the adhesive, such that the overlay of second granules and the adhesive provide a raised structure above a plane of the first granule coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Certainteed Corporation
    Inventors: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Gregory F. Jacobs, Richard A. Snyder
  • Algae resistant roofing granules with controlled algaecide leaching rates, algae resistant shingles and process for producing same
    Patent number: 8668954
    Abstract: Algae-resistant roofing shingles are formed by extruding a mixture of mineral particles and a binder to form porous granule bodies, and algaecide is distributed in the pores to provide alqae-resistant granules, which are subsequently applied to roofing shingles. Release of the algaecide is controlled by the structure of the granules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Keith C. Hong, Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Ming Liang Shiao, Anne B. Hardy, James A. Salvatore, Andrew G. Johnson
  • Method of forming a roofing product including a ceramic base material and recycled roofing material
    Patent number: 8663418
    Abstract: A method of forming a roofing product can include providing a ceramic base material having an open structure, and filling the open structure of the ceramic base material with a bituminous material. In a particular embodiment, the bituminous material has no greater than approximately 5 weight % of abrasive particles or has a first particle size distribution. The method can further include applying a recycled roofing material. In an embodiment, the recycled roofing material is applied along a principal surface of the ceramic base material or adjacent to the ceramic base material. In a particular embodiment, the recycled roofing material has at least 2 weight % acid-insoluble solids or has a second particle size distribution that is narrower than the first particle size distribution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Certainteed Corporation
    Inventors: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Gregory F. Jacobs, Paul A. Benensky
  • Shingle layer or shingle having thick appearance
    Patent number: 8661759
    Abstract: A shingle layer of shingle is provided having an increased thickness adhesive coating on at least a portion of its rear surface, with granules embedded therein, with the granules being of a size range that is larger than the fine particles normally applied to the rear surface of a shingle layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventor: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu
  • Shingle with Reinforcement Layer
    Publication number: 20140053492
    Abstract: A shingle, a method of making it, and a roof embodying the shingle is provided, in which an exterior surface of the shingle is provided with an attached reinforcement layer through which fasteners may be applied when the shingle is applied to a roof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Stephen A. Koch
  • Photovoltaic roofing elements
    Patent number: 8656657
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the photovoltaic generation of electrical energy. The present invention relates more particularly to photovoltaic roofing products for use in photovoltaically generating electrical energy. One aspect of the invention is a photovoltaic roofing element including a roofing substrate; a photovoltaic element disposed on the roofing substrate; an electrical connector operatively connected to the photovoltaic element, the electrical connector having a top side, a down-roof side and an electrical terminus; and a shield disposed adjacent the electrical terminus of the electrical connector on its down-roof side, its top side, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Robert D. Livsey, Robert L. Jenkins, Gregory F. Jacobs
  • Photovoltaic systems, methods for installing photovoltaic systems, and kits for installing photovoltaic systems
    Patent number: 8646228
    Abstract: The present invention relates particularly to photovoltaic systems for use in photovoltaically generating electrical energy. One aspect of the invention is a photovoltaic roofing system disposed on a roof deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventor: Robert L. Jenkins
  • Process for preparing roofing granules comprising organic colorant, with improved luster, and roofing products including such granules
    Patent number: 8637116
    Abstract: A coating composition including an inorganic sol material and an organic colorant is applied to mineral particles and cured at a temperature less than 200 degrees Celsius provides roofing granules with improved luster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Ming Liang Shiao, Van Nhan Nguyen, Emmanuel Garre
  • Polymer fiber composite building material with bulk and aesthetically functional fillers
    Patent number: 8629199
    Abstract: Polymer composite roofing materials are provided which contain resin, and about 20-75 wt. % fillers and additives, in which the fillers contain at least one bulk filler for reducing the amount of resin needed to make the roofing material, and at least one aesthetically functional filler for providing the roofing material with an aesthetic appearance. The bulk filler and the aesthetically functional filler of this embodiment are non-toxic, resistant to microbial attack, and have a Mohs hardness of less than about 5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Certainteed Corporation
    Inventors: Olivier Guiselin, Husnu Kalkanoglu, Christelle Pousse Le Goff, Randall M. Elinski, Gregory P. Quist, Paul Ruede, Richard A. Hills
  • Colored roofing granules with increased solar heat reflectance, solar heat-reflective shingles, and process for producing same
    Patent number: 8628850
    Abstract: Solar-reflective roofing granules having deep-tone colors are formed by coating base mineral particles with a coating composition including an infrared-reflective pigment. Color is provided by a colored infrared pigment, a light-interference platelet pigment, or a metal oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Ming Liang Shiao, Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Keith C. Hong
  • Thin films including nanoparticles with solar reflectance properties for building materials
    Patent number: 8623499
    Abstract: Disclosed are solar-reflective building materials, including roofing articles, that include nanoparticle-containing thin films; such articles display high reflectance of near-infrared radiation and high transmission of radiation in the visible light range so as to reduce the heat island effects experienced by the articles while also maintaining an aesthetically pleasing appearance. Also disclosed are related methods of fabricating such articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Certainteed Corporation
    Inventor: Emilie Viasnoff
  • Shingle with reinforcement layer
    Patent number: 8615968
    Abstract: A shingle, a method of making it, and a roof embodying the shingle is provided, in which an exterior surface of the shingle is provided with an attached reinforcement layer through which fasteners may be applied when the shingle is applied to a roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Stephen A. Koch
  • Photovoltaic roofing elements and photovoltaic roofing systems
    Patent number: 8601754
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the photovoltaic generation of electrical energy. The present invention relates more particularly to photovoltaic arrays for use in photovoltaically generating electrical energy. Aspects of the present invention provide a variety of photovoltaic roofing elements and systems that include, for example, interlocking geometries to provide for water handling and integration with conventional roofing materials; and wire management features that can protect wiring and associated electrical components from physical and/or environmental damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Robert L. Jenkins, Christopher C. Fisher, Robert D. Livsey
  • Electrical wiring systems for use in roofing applications
    Patent number: 8601753
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to electrical systems. The present invention relates more particularly to electrical wiring systems suitable for use in roofing applications. One aspect of the invention is a wiring system on a roof comprising a roof deck having a slope and one or more roofing elements disposed on the roof deck, the wiring system including one or more wires extending along the roof disposed within a tube having an outer surface that is substantially exposed and complements the appearance of the roofing elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventor: Joseph Charles Gombarick, Jr.