Patents Assigned to Pliteq Inc.
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Publication number: 20240142299Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for selecting a preferred type of acoustic insulation apparatus in connection with a particular site. An isolation acoustic measurement corresponding to a reference type of acoustic insulation apparatus and a plurality of difference measurements may be determined. An on-site acoustic measurement corresponding to the reference type of acoustic insulation apparatus may be received. A predicted secondary on-site acoustic measurement may be determined for each distinct secondary type of acoustic insulation apparatus. An on-site ambient noise measurement may be received. The type of acoustic insulation apparatus being associated with the on-site acoustic measurement having the closest value to the on-site ambient noise measurement may be selected as the preferred type of acoustic insulation apparatus in connection with the particular site.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: Pliteq Inc.Inventor: Paul Charles DOWNEY
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Patent number: 11939778Abstract: A method of reducing sound transmission in a building constructed using horizontal cross laminated timber (CLT) panels to provide a floor of the building and a floor assembly are described. In an implementation, the method includes: attaching a plurality of energy transmission control mounts to a ceiling side of one or more of the cross-laminated timber panels using fasteners; attaching a plurality of furring channels to the energy transmission control mounts; and attaching a cross laminated timber sheet to the plurality of furring channels to form an exposed ceiling layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Pliteq Inc.Inventors: Paul Charles Downey, Wilson Byrick
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Patent number: 11906467Abstract: Kits, apparatuses, and methods are provided for measuring acoustic properties of a surface. In an implementation, a kit may be provided. The kit may comprise an elongated pin; a tube having first and second ends, the tube having at least one pair of diametrically opposing holes, the at least one pair of diametrically opposing holes operable to support the elongated pin therethrough; a mass adapted to be received through the first and second ends of the tube; wherein placement of the elongated pin through a first pair of the at least one pair of diametrically opposing holes may prevent movement of the mass through the tube; and wherein removal of the elongated pin through the first pair of the at least one pair of diametrically opposing holes may allow passage of the mass through the tube.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Pliteq Inc.Inventors: Paul Charles Downey, Paul Gartenburg
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Patent number: 11684840Abstract: A weight stack isolator comprises an impact damper having a rail void therein configured to receive a guide rail of a selectorized machine. The impact damper is shaped to at least partially surround a section of the guide rail when received in the rail void, to secure the weight stack isolator to the selectorized machine. The weight stack isolator may include a slit extending from its outer perimeter to the rail void or the rail void may extend to the outer perimeter, to removably receive the guide rail in the rail void. The weight stack isolator can be positioned under a weight stack of the selectorized machine to absorb or dampen noise and vibration.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: PLITEQ INC.Inventors: Paul Downey, Paul Gartenburg
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Publication number: 20230194476Abstract: Kits, apparatuses, and methods are provided for measuring acoustic properties of a surface. In an implementation, a kit may be provided. The kit may comprise an elongated pin; a tube having first and second ends, the tube having at least one pair of diametrically opposing holes, the at least one pair of diametrically opposing holes operable to support the elongated pin therethrough; a mass adapted to be received through the first and second ends of the tube; wherein placement of the elongated pin through a first pair of the at least one pair of diametrically opposing holes may prevent movement of the mass through the tube; and wherein removal of the elongated pin through the first pair of the at least one pair of diametrically opposing holes may allow passage of the mass through the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2021Publication date: June 22, 2023Applicant: Pliteq Inc.Inventors: Paul Charles DOWNEY, Paul GARTENBURG
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Patent number: 11649645Abstract: A shock absorbing mat/tile comprises a body having a generally planar, major top surface and an opposite bottom surface and a plurality of shock absorbing members depending from the bottom surface. At least one of the shock absorbing members has at least one relief formation formed therein configured to accommodate lateral expansion of the shock absorbing member during axial compression thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2020Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: PLITEQ INC.Inventors: Paul Downey, Paul Gartenburg, Matthew Golden
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Publication number: 20230102074Abstract: A method of reducing sound transmission in a building constructed using horizontal cross laminated timber (CLT) panels to provide a floor of the building and a floor assembly are described. In an implementation, the method includes: attaching a plurality of energy transmission control mounts to a ceiling side of one or more of the cross-laminated timber panels using fasteners; attaching a plurality of furring channels to the energy transmission control mounts; and attaching a cross laminated timber sheet to the plurality of furring channels to form an exposed ceiling layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicant: Pliteq Inc.Inventors: Paul Charles DOWNEY, Wilson BYRICK
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Patent number: 11530540Abstract: A method of reducing sound transmission in a building constructed using horizontal cross laminated timber (CLT) panels to provide a floor of the building and a floor assembly are described. In an implementation, the method includes: attaching a plurality of energy transmission control mounts to a ceiling side of one or more of the cross-laminated timber panels using fasteners; attaching a plurality of furring channels to the energy transmission control mounts; and attaching a cross laminated timber sheet to the plurality of furring channels to form an exposed ceiling layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2021Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Pliteq Inc.Inventors: Paul Charles Downey, Wilson Byrick
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Publication number: 20220364373Abstract: A method of reducing sound transmission in a building constructed using horizontal cross laminated timber (CLT) panels to provide a floor of the building and a floor assembly are described. In an implementation, the method includes: attaching a plurality of energy transmission control mounts to a ceiling side of one or more of the cross-laminated timber panels using fasteners; attaching a plurality of furring channels to the energy transmission control mounts; and attaching a cross laminated timber sheet to the plurality of furring channels to form an exposed ceiling layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2021Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: Pliteq Inc.Inventors: Paul Charles DOWNEY, Wilson BYRICK
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Patent number: 10926153Abstract: A weight stack isolator comprises an impact damper having a rail void therein configured to receive a guide rail of a selectorized machine. The impact damper is shaped to at least partially surround a section of the guide rail when received in the rail void, to secure the weight stack isolator to the selectorized machine. The weight stack isolator may include a slit extending from its outer perimeter to the rail void or the rail void may extend to the outer perimeter, to removably receive the guide rail in the rail void. The weight stack isolator can be positioned under a weight stack of the selectorized machine to absorb or dampen noise and vibration.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Pliteq, Inc.Inventors: Paul Downey, Paul Gartenburg
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Patent number: 10753089Abstract: A ceiling isolation hanger comprises a bracket configured to be secured to an overhead mounting surface. The bracket comprises vibration dampening material configured to bear against the mounting surface, a clip configured to engage and retain a furring channel beneath the mounting surface, and at least one spring element extending between the bracket and the clip.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Pliteq Inc.Inventors: Paul Downey, Mathew Golden, Wilson Byrick
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Patent number: 10676920Abstract: An impact damping mat comprises a plurality of layers arranged in a stacked formation. The stacked formation has a total thickness of no greater than 4 7/16 inches. The plurality of layers cooperate to provide the impact damping mat with at least one of a coefficient of restitution no greater than 30% and a selected sound reduction characteristic. The selected sound reduction characteristic can be a reduction of a maximum sound level of at least 5 dB from 40 to 63 Hz ? octave bands and at least 13 dB at and above 80 Hz ? octave bands normalized to a conventional ? inch rollout rubber flooring product.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2019Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: PLITEQ INCInventors: Paul Downey, Paul Gartenburg
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Patent number: 10358816Abstract: An impact damping mat comprises a plurality of layers arranged in a stacked formation. The stacked formation has a total thickness of no greater than 4 and 7/16 inches. The plurality of layers cooperate to provide the impact damping mat with at least one of a coefficient of restitution no greater than 30% and a selected sound reduction characteristic. The selected sound reduction characteristic can be a reduction of a maximum sound level of at least 5 dB from 40 to 63 Hz 1/3 octave bands and at least 13 dB at and above 80 Hz 1/3 octave bands normalized to a conventional ? inch rollout rubber flooring product.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2018Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: PLITEQ INCInventors: Paul Downey, Paul Gartenburg
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Publication number: 20180238052Abstract: A ceiling isolation hanger comprises a bracket configured to be secured to an overhead mounting surface. The bracket comprises vibration dampening material configured to bear against the mounting surface, a clip configured to engage and retain a furring channel beneath the mounting surface, and at least one spring element extending between the bracket and the clip.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2017Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicant: Pliteq Inc.Inventors: Paul Downey, Mathew Golden, Wilson Byrick
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Patent number: 9914011Abstract: An impact damping mat comprises a base layer having a base surface with a plurality of protuberances, a damping layer overlying the base layer, a load distribution layer overlying the damping layer and an upper layer overlying the load distribution layer and having a planar top surface. The materials and dimensions of the layers cooperate to provide a selected rebound characteristic and a selected sound reduction characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2015Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Pliteq Inc.Inventors: Paul Downey, Paul Gartenburg
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Patent number: D848642Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2017Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Pliteq, Inc.Inventors: Paul Downey, Paul Gartenburg
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Patent number: D849273Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Pliteq, Inc.Inventors: Paul Downey, Paul Gartenburg
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Patent number: D849968Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2017Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Pliteq, Inc.Inventors: Paul Downey, Paul Gartenburg
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Patent number: D851788Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Pliteq Inc.Inventors: Paul Downey, Paul Gartenburg
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Patent number: D944528Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2019Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Pliteq Inc.Inventors: Paul Gartenburg, Paul Downey