Patents Assigned to E-Z Bead LLC
  • Patent number: 11629503
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and an apparatus for constructing a termination point in a wall are provided. A rigid, cured cement board is attached to exterior sheathing of the wall. A stop bead apparatus is attached to the rigid, cured cement board at a terminating location of the wall. An edge of a rigid, cured cement board is inserted into a gap formed between a base panel of the stop bead apparatus and the exterior sheathing. A finish layer is applied to an exterior surface of the cement board, whereby the finish layer covers the base panel of the stop bead apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: E-Z BEAD, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Maziarz
  • Patent number: 11180922
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and an apparatus for constructing a termination point in a wall are provided. A stop bead apparatus is attached to exterior sheathing of the wall at a terminating location of the wall. An edge of a rigid, cured cement board is inserted into a gap formed between a base panel and a front wall of the stop bead apparatus. The cement board is secured to the exterior sheathing, wherein at least a portion of the base panel of the stop bead apparatus is positioned between the exterior sheathing and the cement board. A finish layer is applied to an exterior surface of the cement board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: E-Z BEAD, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Maziarz
  • Patent number: 11091921
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an apparatus, system and method for creating an airtight seal between a jamb and a siding panel on an exterior wall. An apparatus for creating an airtight seal between a jamb and a siding panel on an exterior wall comprises a stop bead running a length of the jamb. The stop bead has an at least partially flexible spacing strip and a rigid base panel. The rigid base panel is positioned to lay flat against the exterior wall. The at least partially flexible spacing strip is attached to an edge of the rigid base panel, and wherein the at least partially flexible spacing strip maintains a seal against the jamb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: E-Z BEAD, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Maziarz
  • Patent number: 10648184
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an apparatus, system and method for creating an airtight seal between a jamb and a siding panel on an exterior wall. An apparatus for creating an airtight seal between a jamb and a siding panel on an exterior wall comprises a stop bead running a length of the jamb. The stop bead has an at least partially flexible spacing strip and a rigid base panel. The rigid base panel is positioned to lay flat against the exterior wall. The at least partially flexible spacing strip is attached to an edge of the rigid base panel, and wherein the at least partially flexible spacing strip maintains a seal against the jamb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: E-Z BEAD, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Maziarz
  • Patent number: 10494818
    Abstract: A vented stop bead and a vented weep screed are used to vent a stucco or plaster wall. The vented stop bead has a base panel with a stop bead wall extending from the base panel at a first location and a spacing member wall extending from the base panel at a second location, wherein a spacing member is connected to the spacing member wall. A vented portion is positioned between the stop bead wall and the spacing member wall, wherein the vented portion has a venting structure positioned through the base panel between the first and second locations. The vented weep screed has a nailing fin with a first leg extending therefrom at a first location. A second leg extends from the nailing fin at a second location, the second leg having at least one venting structure positioned through the second leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: E-Z BEAD, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Maziarz
  • Patent number: 9279247
    Abstract: A stop bead for mounting along a frame or jamb of a window or door of a building to separate the frame or jamb from plaster or stucco material during application of the plaster or stucco material to the building comprises a first side end portion and a second side end portion, the first side portion having a leading edge for engaging the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb, a base panel having a front face, a stop bead wall formed on the base panel and extending outwardly above the front face of the base panel, the stop bead wall having an engaging surface for engaging plaster or stucco and a frame/jamb facing surface that faces the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb, and a spacing member formed on the stop bead and extending outwardly away from the frame/jamb facing surface of the stop bead wall for spacing the stop bead wall a predetermined distance from the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb,
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: E-Z BEAD, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Maziarz
  • Patent number: 9062453
    Abstract: An expansion/control joint, used to separate stucco or plaster material into sub-portions during application of the stucco or plaster material to a wall, and to relieve stress and limit or control cracking in a stucco or plaster wall or surface caused by stucco or plaster shrinkage and thermal movement in the stucco or plaster wall or surface, includes an expansion/contraction member comprising two flexible panels extending between second sides of first and second stucco stop walls, the two panels comprising an upper panel and a lower panel, the panels forming in conjunction with the second sides of the first and second stucco stop walls a flexible hollow tube which extends along and between the second sides of the first and second stucco stop walls and which flexes to accommodate expansion and contraction of the stucco or plaster material responsive to weather induced movement of the stucco or plaster material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: E-Z BEAD LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Maziarz
  • Publication number: 20140245677
    Abstract: A stop bead for mounting along a frame or jamb of a window or door of a building to separate the frame or jamb from plaster or stucco material during application of the plaster or stucco material to the building comprises a first side end portion and a second side end portion, the first side portion having a leading edge for engaging the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb, a base panel having a front face, a stop bead wall formed on the base panel and extending outwardly above the front face of the base panel, the stop bead wall having an engaging surface for engaging plaster or stucco and a frame/jamb facing surface that faces the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb, and a spacing member formed on the stop bead and extending outwardly away from the frame/jamb facing surface of the stop bead wall for spacing the stop bead wall a predetermined distance from the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb,
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: E-Z BEAD LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Maziarz
  • Publication number: 20140245676
    Abstract: A stop bead for mounting along a frame or jamb of a window or door of a building to separate the frame or jamb from plaster or stucco material during application of the plaster or stucco material to the building comprises a first side end portion and a second side end portion, the first side portion having a leading edge for engaging the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb, a base panel having a front face, a stop bead wall formed on the base panel and extending outwardly above the front face of the base panel, the stop bead wall having an engaging surface for engaging plaster or stucco and a frame/jamb facing surface that faces the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb, and a spacing member formed on the stop bead and extending outwardly away from the frame/jamb facing surface of the stop bead wall for spacing the stop bead wall a predetermined distance from the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb,
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: E-Z BEAD LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Maziarz
  • Patent number: 8615944
    Abstract: A stop bead for mounting along a frame or jamb of a window or door of a building to separate the frame or jamb from plaster or stucco material during application of the plaster or stucco material to the building comprises a first side end portion and a second side end portion, the first side portion having a leading edge for engaging the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb, a base panel having a front face, a wall formed on the base panel and extending outwardly above the front face of the base panel, the wall having an engaging surface for engaging plaster or stucco and a frame/jamb facing surface that faces the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb, and a spacing member formed on the stop bead and extending outwardly away from the frame/jamb facing surface of the wall for spacing the wall a predetermined distance from the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb, the spacing member forming the leading
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: E-Z Bead LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Maziarz
  • Patent number: 7874123
    Abstract: A stop bead for mounting along a frame or jamb of a window or door of a building to separate the frame or jamb from plaster or stucco material during application of the plaster or stucco material to the building comprises a first side end portion and a second side end portion, the first side portion having a leading edge for engaging the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb, a base panel having a front face, a wall formed on the base panel and extending outwardly above the front face of the base panel, the wall having an engaging surface for engaging plaster or stucco and a frame/jamb facing surface that faces the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb, and a spacing member formed on the stop bead and extending outwardly away from the frame/jamb facing surface of the wall for spacing the wall a predetermined distance from the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb, the spacing member forming the leading
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: E-Z Bead LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Maziarz