Patents Assigned to Firestone Building Products Company, LLC
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Publication number: 20200131775Abstract: A method is provided for forming an adhered membrane roof system. The method comprises applying a bond adhesive to a substrate on a roof to form an adhesive layer and applying a membrane directly to the adhesive layer. The bond adhesive includes a polymer having a silicon-containing hydrolyzable terminal group.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Applicant: FIRESTONE BUILDING PRODUCTS COMPANY, LLCInventors: Jiansheng TANG, Joseph CARR
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Patent number: 10577801Abstract: Silicone membranes and methods of manufacturing membranes are provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2017Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Firestone Building Products Company, LLCInventor: Arthur James Tselepis
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Patent number: 10550575Abstract: A bond adhesive composition comprising a polymer having a silicon-containing hydrolyzable terminal group and a hydrocarbon resin, where the composition is substantially devoid of phenolic resin.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2016Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Firestone Building Products Company, LLCInventors: Jiansheng Tang, Joseph Carr
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Publication number: 20200017654Abstract: A process for producing a polyurethane or polyisocyanurate construction board, the process comprising (i) providing an A-side reactant stream that includes an isocyanate containing compound; (ii) providing a B-side reactant stream that includes a polyol and a physical blowing agent, where the physical blowing agent includes pentane, butane, and optionally a blowing agent additive that has a Hansen Solubility Parameter (?t) that is greater than 17 MPa?0.5; and (iii) mixing the A-side reactant stream with the B-side reactant stream to produce a reaction mixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2018Publication date: January 16, 2020Applicant: Firestone Building Products Company, LLCInventors: John B. Letts, Chunhua Yao, Michael J. Hubbard
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Patent number: 10519663Abstract: A membrane composite comprising a polymeric membrane panel, an adhesive layer, and a release member, where the adhesive layer is a pressure-sensitive adhesive that is at least partially cured, and where the adhesive layer has a thickness of at least 102 ?m.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Firestone Building Products Company, LLCInventors: Jiansheng Tang, Michael J. Hubbard
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Patent number: 10519302Abstract: An air spring bellow comprising a vulcanized rubber component including the at least partially vulcanized residue of EPDM and a rubber other than EPDM. A method for preparing an air spring bellow is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Firestone Building Products Company, LLCInventors: Jason Donald Nieten, Michael Christopher Howard
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Patent number: 10450483Abstract: A method of coating a silicone rubber substrate, the method comprising (i) applying a coating composition comprising (a) about 50-80 wt % of a water-based silicone elastomer composition; (b) about 0.5-4.0 wt % of a silane adhesion promoter; (c) about 0.02-0.5 wt % of a silicone surfactant; and (d) about 10-50 wt % water to the silicone rubber substrate to form a coated substrate; and (ii) applying an acrylic material to the coated substrate.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Firestone Building Products Company, LLCInventors: Arthur James Tselepis, Jason Jeremy Netherton
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Patent number: 10450741Abstract: A construction board comprising (a) a foam core having a first planar surface and a second planar surface; (b) a facer, having first and second planar surfaces, including an inorganic fabric and a coating; and (c) an interfacial region between the foam core and said facer.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Firestone Building Products Company, LLCInventor: John Letts
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Patent number: 10370854Abstract: A membrane composite comprising a polymeric membrane panel, an adhesive layer, and a release member, where the adhesive layer is a pressure-sensitive adhesive that is at least partially cured, and where the adhesive layer has a thickness of at least 102 ?m.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Firestone Building Products Company, LLCInventors: Jiansheng Tang, Michael J Hubbard
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Patent number: 9828778Abstract: A walkway pad is provided for placement on a flat roof to protect the roof from foot traffic, tools, and/or equipment. The walkway pad includes a body and at least one expansion joint that absorbs thermal movement of the body. A method of manufacturing the walkway pad is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2010Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Firestone Building Products Company, LLCInventors: Carl E. Watkins, Jr., Lichih Peng
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Patent number: 9803372Abstract: A wall panel system for attachment to a building surface includes a plurality of generally vertical supports, and a plurality of generally horizontal mounting rails interconnected with the vertical supports to define a panel mounting gridwork. The horizontal mounting rails have an upper mounting feature and a lower mounting feature, on a side opposite from the building surface. A plurality of panels each have a rear surface, an upper extrusion mounted to a top of the rear surface, and a lower extrusion mounted to a bottom of the rear surface. The upper extrusion mates with a corresponding lower mounting feature on the gridwork, and the lower extrusion mates with a corresponding upper mounting feature on the gridwork. The plurality of panels have a gap about a periphery thereof relative to any adjacent panels, whereby the panels can be non-sequentially mounted to the gridwork.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Firestone Building Products Company, LLCInventors: Robert T. Griffiths, Wayne M. Wagner, Ryan Longtin
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Patent number: 9780721Abstract: A solar panel assembly includes a solar panel having a frame and a solar harvesting surface held by the frame; and a shield assembly having a solar shield movable between an operating position and a shielding position and a heat sensitive element. The solar shield is configured to automatically assume the shielding position after the heat sensitive element reaches and/or exceeds an activation temperature.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2015Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: Firestone Building Products Company, LLCInventor: Michael J. Hubbard
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Patent number: 9677281Abstract: A method of manufacturing a granule coated asphaltic article comprising the steps of applying liquid asphalt to a reinforcing sheet to create an asphaltic sheet, the asphaltic sheet having a top surface and a bottom surface; bending the asphaltic sheet to form an arcuate top surface of the sheet; and applying a coating of granules over the arcuate top surface of the asphaltic sheet.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2015Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Firestone Building Products Company, LLCInventors: Joseph Standeford, Wensheng Zhou, Lance Black
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Patent number: 9528268Abstract: A preformed, self adhering single ply roofing membrane includes a water impermeable membrane, a pressure sensitive, hot melt adhesive adhered to one side of the water impermeable membrane, and a release liner on the side of the pressure sensitive, hot melt adhesive opposite of the water impermeable membrane. Methods of making and using this roofing membrane are provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: FIRESTONE BUILDING PRODUCTS COMPANY, LLCInventor: Michael J. Hubbard
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Publication number: 20160325539Abstract: A self-adhesive membrane includes a substrate with a bottom surface and a first edge; an adhesive substance at least partially covering the bottom surface, the adhesive substance covering an area of the bottom surface adjacent to the first edge; a first liner partially covering the adhesive substance, the first liner covering the area of the adhesive substance adjacent to the first edge; and a second liner covering another area of the adhesive substance not covered by the first liner, the second liner and the first liner being independently separable from the adhesive substance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: Firestone Building Products Company, LLCInventor: Rodrigo Murillo-Maese
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Publication number: 20160102462Abstract: A wall panel system for attachment to a building surface includes a plurality of generally vertical supports, and a plurality of generally horizontal mounting rails interconnected with the vertical supports to define a panel mounting gridwork. The horizontal mounting rails have an upper mounting feature and a lower mounting feature, on a side opposite from the building surface. A plurality of panels each have a rear surface, an upper extrusion mounted to a top of the rear surface, and a lower extrusion mounted to a bottom of the rear surface. The upper extrusion mates with a corresponding lower mounting feature on the gridwork, and the lower extrusion mates with a corresponding upper mounting feature on the gridwork. The plurality of panels have a gap about a periphery thereof relative to any adjacent panels, whereby the panels can be non-sequentially mounted to the gridwork.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: Firestone Building Products Company, LLC.Inventors: Robert T. Griffiths, Wayne M. Wagner, Ryan Longtin
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Patent number: 9296924Abstract: A laminate for creating a waterproof system, the laminate including a polymeric layer and a release liner removably attached to the polymeric layer, where the release liner includes a conductive or semi-conductive material. The polymeric layer may also include a prepared surface on a portion thereof, the release liner being positioned over the prepared surface. The prepared surface may include a layer of primer residue or adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2009Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Firestone Building Products Company, LLCInventors: Joseph J. Kalwara, John W. Fieldhouse
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Publication number: 20150381107Abstract: A solar panel assembly includes a solar panel having a frame and a solar harvesting surface held by the frame; and a shield assembly having a solar shield movable between an operating position and a shielding position and a heat sensitive element. The solar shield is configured to automatically assume the shielding position after the heat sensitive element reaches and/or exceeds an activation temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Applicant: FIRESTONE BUILDING PRODUCTS COMPANY, LLCInventor: Michael J. Hubbard
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Patent number: 9221234Abstract: A construction board comprising a cellular body including at least one planar surface, where the cellular body includes a polyurethane or polyisocyanurate cellular structure, where the cellular structure has a density greater than about 2.5 pounds per cubic foot, an ISO index of at least 270, and where the cellular body includes at least 5.0% by weight flame retardant based on the weight of the cellular body.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2013Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Firestone Building Products Company, LLCInventors: John Letts, Gregory Brandt
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Patent number: 9206610Abstract: A wall panel that can be secured along an associated wall structure is formed from a thin-walled material having a substantially uniform thickness. The wall panel includes first and second longitudinally-extending edges, and first, second and third wall portions. A first interengagement feature extends lengthwise along the first wall portion, and a second interengagement feature extends lengthwise along the second wall portion. The first and second interengagement features are dimensioned to cooperate with one another to operatively provide a non-visual indicator of a positive interengagement between two wall panels. A wall panel kit and a method of manufacture are also included.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2014Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Firestone Building Products Company, LLCInventors: Wayne M. Wagner, Robert T. Griffiths