Patents Assigned to Emseal Joint Systems LTD
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Patent number: 9637915Abstract: A fire and/or water resistant expansion joint system for installation into a building joint in vertical and horizontal configurations is designed such that it can be used for either an inside or outside corner. The system comprises a core having a fire retardant infused therein. A layer of an elastomer is disposed on the core and is tooled to define a profile to facilitate the compression of the expansion joint system when installed between coplanar substrates. The system can be delivered to a job site in a pre-compressed state ready for installation into the building joint.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2012Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Emseal Joint Systems Ltd.Inventors: Lester Hensley, Bill Witherspoon
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Patent number: 9631362Abstract: A fire and/or water resistant expansion joint system for installation between substrates of a tunnel. The system includes a coating applied at a predetermined thickness to the substrates and a fire and water resistant expansion joint. The expansion joint includes a core and a fire retardant infused into the core. The core is configured to define a profile to facilitate the compression of the expansion joint system when installed between the substrates. The coating and the fire and water resistant expansion joint are each capable of withstanding exposure to a temperature of at least about 540° C. or greater for about five minutes.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Emseal Joint Systems Ltd.Inventors: Lester Hensley, William Witherspoon
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Patent number: 9528262Abstract: A fire resistant and water resistant expansion joint system comprises a compressed lamination of fire retardant infused open celled foam, one coat of an elastomeric waterproofing or water resistant material on the lamination, and another coat of an intumescent material on an opposing surface of the lamination, thereby providing fire resistance in one direction and water resistance in the opposite direction. The intumescent material may be further coated with a similar elastomeric material, thereby providing fire resistance in one direction and water resistance in both directions. In the alternative, the compressed lamination may comprise first and second opposing layers of intumescent material thereon each having a respective layer of elastomeric material to provide both water resistance and fire resistance in both directions.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD.Inventor: Bill Witherspoon
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Publication number: 20160237689Abstract: An expansion joint seal includes a central portion having at least one central chamber disposed around a centerline, a first flange portion extending outwardly from the centerline and a second flange portion extending outwardly from the centerline in a direction opposite the first flange portion. When installed on the structure, the first flange portion is attachable to a first substrate of the structure and the second flange portion is attachable to a second substrate of the structure such that the central portion is disposed within and seals a gap formed between the first substrate and the second substrate of the structure. Movement of one or both of the first substrate and the second substrate causes a response in the central portion to maintain the seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Applicant: EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD.Inventor: Lester Hensley
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Publication number: 20160208480Abstract: A water resistant expansion joint system includes foam, which has been formed into a desired shape by at least one of stamping, cutting, molding and die-cutting; and a layer of an elastomer disposed on the foam. The layer of the elastomer facilitates compression of the water resistant expansion joint system when installed between substrates. The desired shape of the foam includes an angle, and the water resistant expansion joint system is angled around a corner and accommodates thermal and seismic movement in the system by expanding and contracting, and creates a waterproof seal around the corner upon expansion of the foam between the substrates.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2015Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: Emseal Joint Systems, LTDInventors: Lester Hensley, Bill Witherspoon
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Patent number: 9322163Abstract: An expansion joint seal for a structure includes a central portion having at least one central chamber disposed around a centerline, a first flange portion extending outwardly from the centerline and a second flange portion extending outwardly from the centerline in a direction opposite the first flange portion. When installed on the structure, the first flange portion is attachable to a first substrate of the structure and the second flange portion is attachable to a second substrate of the structure such that the central portion is disposed within and seals a gap formed between the first substrate and the second substrate of the structure. Movement of one or both of the first substrate and the second substrate causes a response in the central portion to maintain the seal.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2012Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS, LTD.Inventor: Lester Hensley
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Publication number: 20160076240Abstract: A water resistant expansion joint system for installation into a building joint in vertical and horizontal configurations is designed such that it can be used for either an inside or outside corner. According to an aspect, the system comprises open celled foam having a water-based acrylic chemistry infused therein. A layer of an elastomer is disposed on the open celled foam and is tooled to define a profile to facilitate the compression of the expansion joint system when installed between coplanar substrates. The system is delivered to a job site in a pre-compressed state ready for installation into the building joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Applicant: EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD.Inventors: Lester Hensley, Bill Witherspoon
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Publication number: 20160047242Abstract: A fire and/or water resistant expansion joint system for installation between substrates of a tunnel. The system includes a fire resistant coating applied at a predetermined thickness to achieve a substantially uniform layer on the substrates and a fire and water resistant expansion joint. The expansion joint includes a core having an edge, wherein the substantially uniform layer of the coating extends along the substrates of the tunnel to the edge of the core, and a fire retardant infused into the core. The core is configured to facilitate the compression of the expansion joint system when installed between the substrates. The coating and the fire and water resistant expansion joint are each capable of withstanding exposure to a temperature of at least about 540° C. or greater for about five minutes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2015Publication date: February 18, 2016Applicant: EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS, LTD.Inventors: Lester Hensley, William Witherspoon
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Patent number: 9200437Abstract: A water resistant expansion joint system for installation into a building joint in vertical and horizontal configurations is designed such that it can be used for either an inside or outside corner. The system comprises open celled foam having a water-based acrylic chemistry infused therein. A layer of an elastomer is disposed on the open celled foam and is tooled to define a profile to facilitate the compression of the expansion joint system when installed between coplanar substrates. The system is delivered to a job site in a pre-compressed state ready for installation into the building joint.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2009Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD.Inventors: Lester Hensley, Bill Witherspoon
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Publication number: 20150275508Abstract: An expansion joint system includes: a core; and a layer of an elastomer disposed on the core. The core and the layer of elastomer disposed thereon form an elongated section, the elongated section configured to be oriented vertically between substantially coplanar substrates. The expansion joint system further includes a termination section located at one end of the elongated section and comprising a flared end forming an angle with the elongated section and configured to direct fluid and/or particles and/or solvents away from the expansion joint system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: Emseal Joint Systems Ltd.Inventors: Lester Hensley, William Witherspoon
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Publication number: 20150259905Abstract: A fire and/or water resistant expansion joint system for installation between substrates of a tunnel. The system includes a coating applied at a predetermined thickness to the substrates and a fire and water resistant expansion joint. The expansion joint includes a core and a fire retardant infused into the core. The core is configured to define a profile to facilitate the compression of the expansion joint system when installed between the substrates. The coating and the fire and water resistant expansion joint are each capable of withstanding exposure to a temperature of at least about 540° C. or greater for about five minutes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD.Inventors: Lester Hensley, William Witherspoon
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Patent number: 9068297Abstract: An expansion joint system includes: a core; and a layer of an elastomer disposed on the core. The core and the layer of elastomer disposed thereon form an elongated section, the elongated section configured to be oriented vertically between substantially coplanar substrates. The expansion joint system further includes a termination section located at one end of the elongated section and comprising a flared end forming an angle with the elongated section and configured to direct fluid and/or particles and/or solvents away from the expansion joint system.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD.Inventors: Lester Hensley, William Witherspoon
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Publication number: 20150068139Abstract: A fire resistant and water resistant expansion joint system comprises a compressed lamination of fire retardant infused open celled foam, one coat of an elastomeric waterproofing or water resistant material on the lamination, and another coat of an intumescent material on an opposing surface of the lamination, thereby providing fire resistance in one direction and water resistance in the opposite direction. The intumescent material may be further coated with a similar elastomeric material, thereby providing fire resistance in one direction and water resistance in both directions. In the alternative, the compressed lamination may comprise first and second opposing layers of intumescent material thereon each having a respective layer of elastomeric material to provide both water resistance and fire resistance in both directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicant: EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS, LTDInventor: Bill Witherspoon
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Publication number: 20150023755Abstract: A system configured to anchor a cover plate over an interface formed between substantially coplanar substrates includes a sleeve capable of being anchored in a first substrate; a spring located in the sleeve; a post located in communication with the spring; and a fastener secured onto the post. A head of the post is located in the sleeve, and an end of the post opposite the head of the post extends out of the sleeve to receive the fastener. The fastener is secured onto the post over the cover plate located on the first substrate such that the cover plate extends over the interface formed between the first and second substrates when they are positioned to be substantially coplanar.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Applicant: EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS, LTDInventors: Lester Hensley, William Witherspoon
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Publication number: 20140360118Abstract: A fire and/or water resistant expansion joint system for installation between substrates of a tunnel. The system includes a coating applied at a predetermined thickness to the substrates and a fire and water resistant expansion joint. The expansion joint includes a core and a fire retardant infused into the core. The core is configured to define a profile to facilitate the compression of the expansion joint system when installed between the substrates. The coating and the fire and water resistant expansion joint are each capable of withstanding exposure to a temperature of at least about 540° C. or greater for about five minutes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Applicant: EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD.Inventors: Lester Hensley, William Witherspoon
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Patent number: 8887473Abstract: A fire resistant and water resistant expansion joint system comprises a compressed lamination of fire retardant infused open celled foam, one coat of an elastomeric waterproofing or water resistant material on the lamination, and another coat of an intumescent material on an opposing surface of the lamination, thereby providing fire resistance in one direction and water resistance in the opposite direction. The intumescent material may be further coated with a similar elastomeric material, thereby providing fire resistance in one direction and water resistance in both directions. In the alternative, the compressed lamination may comprise first and second opposing layers of intumescent material thereon each having a respective layer of elastomeric material to provide both water resistance and fire resistance in both directions.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2014Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Emseal Joint Systems Ltd.Inventor: Bill Witherspoon
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Patent number: 8870506Abstract: A system configured to anchor a cover plate over an interface formed between substantially coplanar substrates includes a sleeve capable of being anchored in a first substrate; a spring located in the sleeve; a post located in communication with the spring; and a fastener secured onto the post. A head of the post is located in the sleeve, and an end of the post opposite the head of the post extends out of the sleeve to receive the fastener. The fastener is secured onto the post over the cover plate located on the first substrate such that the cover plate extends over the interface formed between the first and second substrates when they are positioned to be substantially coplanar.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Emseal Joint Systems, Ltd.Inventors: Lester Hensley, William Witherspoon
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Patent number: 8813449Abstract: A fire and water resistant expansion joint system has a cover plate; a spline attached to the cover plate along a first edge of the spline; and two portions of foam, each portion being located on an opposing face of the spline. The foam has a fire-retardant material infused therein. The spline depends from the cover plate and is positioned in a gap between substantially coplanar substrates such that the cover plate overlies the gap. Each portion of the foam is compressed between a respective face of the spline and a face of one of the coplanar substrates.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Emseal Joint Systems Ltd.Inventors: Lester Hensley, Bill Witherspoon
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Patent number: 8813450Abstract: A fire and water resistant expansion and seismic joint system has a cover plate; a spline attached to the cover plate along a first edge of the spline; and a core comprising a first core portion and a second core portion, each portion being located on an opposing face of the spline. The first core portion and the second core portion have a fire-retardant material infused therein. The spline depends from the cover plate in a one piece construction and extends into the core to a depth within the core, and is positioned in a gap between substantially coplanar substrates such that the cover plate overlies the gap. Each portion of the core is compressed between a respective face of the spline and a face of one of the coplanar substrates.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2012Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Emseal Joint Systems Ltd.Inventors: Lester Hensley, Bill Witherspoon
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Publication number: 20140219719Abstract: An expansion joint system includes: a core; and a layer of an elastomer disposed on the core. The core and the layer of elastomer disposed thereon form an elongated section, the elongated section configured to be oriented vertically between substantially coplanar substrates. The expansion joint system further includes a termination section located at one end of the elongated section and comprising a flared end forming an angle with the elongated section and configured to direct fluid and/or particles and/or solvents away from the expansion joint system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD.Inventors: Lester Hensley, William Witherspoon