Patents Examined by Gisele D Ford
  • Patent number: 10604953
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for creating an immersive experience within wellness studios, rooms and enclosures, and methods of physically organizing a wellness center or studio and conducting the business of a wellness center or studio. In some embodiments the invention concerning enclosures for conducting wellness activities, such as yoga, pilates, meditation and the like. In preferred embodiments the enclosure comprises at least one interior space and at least one mirrored wall that reflects images projected from one or more projector component into a curved, projection wall opposing the mirrored wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Inventor: Nicole Drakulich
  • Patent number: 10590662
    Abstract: A deck drainage system includes a bracket, a locking bead, and a sheet. The bracket includes a first leg and an elongate receiver connected to an end portion of the leg. The elongate receiver defines a substantially round cross-sectional profile. The locking bead is an elongate member that defines a slit in an outer surface thereof for receiving the sheet. The locking bead is configured to be received in the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: Jim Peterson
  • Patent number: 10584478
    Abstract: Disclosed is a building frame structure having an edge beam and a construction method thereof. The frame structure includes: a main frame structure and a cantilever beam provided outside of the main frame structure, a beam supported by the cantilever beam, and an outer floor disposed between the main frame structure and the edge beam. The edge beam and the cantilever beam are preforms reserved with exposed reinforcing bars, respectively. The edge beam is provided thereon with a vertical sideboard and a temporary safety rail. The cantilever beam is a beam-shell structure provided with an inner recess. The outer floor is a laminated plate, a lower part of which is a preformed plate. The preformed plate, the edge beam, and the cantilever beam are connected to each other by concrete cast in situ at respective top portions thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Yau Lee Wah Concrete Precast Products (Shenzhen) Company Limited
    Inventors: Conrad Tin Cheung Wong, Rosana Wai Man Wong
  • Patent number: 10584504
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for creating an immersive experience within wellness studios, rooms and enclosures, and methods of physically organizing a wellness center or studio and conducting the business of a wellness center or studio. In some embodiments the invention concerning enclosures for conducting wellness activities, such as yoga, pilates, meditation and the like. In preferred embodiments the enclosure comprises at least one interior space and at least one mirrored surface that reflects images projected from one or more projector component onto a curved, projection wall and or ceiling opposing the mirrored surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Inventor: Nicole Drakulich
  • Patent number: 10577787
    Abstract: The present invention discloses the components and kit for technical construction method of sturdy and permanent connection up to six beam components perpendicularly, while none of the nodal joint structure protrudes outside the open channel(s) of the beam component(s). The method is user friendly during assembling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: UAB Aldrea
    Inventor: Lars Ovrum
  • Patent number: 10577804
    Abstract: A foot traction panel assembly includes a panel body having an exposed top surface, opposing longitudinal sides, and opposing lateral ends. The panel body defines a plurality of narrow slots extending between the opposing sides and opposing ends. A plurality of removable spiked inserts are adapted for being custom arranged adjacent selected slots of the panel body. Each of the spiked inserts has an elongated base and a series of spaced apart rigid spikes attached to the base. The spikes are configured to extend vertically above the top surface of the panel body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Waites, George B. Waites, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10577819
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for constructing a tower, where the apparatus may include a structure including a foundation including a plurality of hydraulic cylinders; a truss tower located on the foundation and configured to support a tower built on the foundation; and a controller configured to control extension and retraction of the hydraulic cylinders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Tindall Corporation
    Inventor: Bryant A. Zavitz
  • Patent number: 10577855
    Abstract: A glazing frame assembly comprises glazing frame base profile that has cross section which comprises elongated spinal element, glass support element and glazing bar connection unit. The glazing bar connection unit comprises snap support arm, lean support jag and top end. The glazing frame also comprises glazing bar profile that has a cross section which comprises bar spinal element and snap hook element. The top end element protrudes away from the spinal element beyond the lean support jag by at least the thickness of the bar spinal element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: KLIL INDUSTRIES LTD
    Inventors: Alona Shloznikov, Robi Gal
  • Patent number: 10563394
    Abstract: A building unit constitutes part of a two or more story building. The building unit includes: a first unit that is pre-assembled somewhere other than at a building site and constitutes one of a plurality of floors; a second unit that is pre-assembled somewhere other than at the building site and constitutes a floor above the first unit out of the plurality of floors; and a space path (upper and lower floor air circulation duct that spatially communicates with the first unit and the second unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Norihide Arakane, Kenji Ohsaka, Satoko Satou, Hitoshi Motoyama, Nami Okazawa, Hidekatsu Tsukamoto, Yu Mitta, Takashi Tanaka
  • Patent number: 10563397
    Abstract: An improved insulating block that offers great structural strength by having an interconnected block material structure with cavities filled with insulating material. The paths from the front face to the back face of the block through the block material are adapted to ensure an improved thermal insulation of the block, while providing a high load bearing capacity and allowing continuation of longitudinal reinforcement. This results in a block that can be easily manipulated and handled. Furthermore, the invention provides a method of manufacturing and a use of said blocks, and a wall or structure of said blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: UNIVERSITEIT GENT
    Inventors: Leo Van Cauter, Patrick Ampe, Veerle Boel
  • Patent number: 10557265
    Abstract: A clip for a suspended ceiling being suspended from an overhead structure has at least first and second adjoined ceiling members defining a top surface interfacing with the overhead structure and an opposite undersurface. The top surface of each of the first and second adjoined ceiling members defines at least one slot. The clip comprises a main longitudinal body and a pair of inserts. The main longitudinal body defines opposite ends. Each of the inserts downwardly extend from respective one of the ends of the longitudinal body. Each of the inserts configured to be inserted into a respective one of the slots. The clip is mountable to the first and second adjoined ceiling members with one insert being inserted in the slot of the first ceiling member and the other insert being inserted in the slot of the second ceiling member thereby maintaining the first and second ceiling members in the adjoined position against separation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: EMBASSY CEILING INC.
    Inventors: André St-Laurent, Vincent Gendreau
  • Patent number: 10550568
    Abstract: An insulation system for hanging insulation in a truss is disclosed and includes a first rail configured to be installed on a first truss and a second rail configured to be installed on a second truss spaced apart from the first truss. A first cavity is established between the first rail and the second rail. Further, the first cavity is configured to receive and engage a first insulation batt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: CERTAINTEED CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jean-Philippe Ndobo-Epoy, Jerome Arul, Andrew Clyde Brandt, Todd P. Dinoia, Luc Pierre Vitry, Conor Patrick McDonald, David M. Pacana
  • Patent number: 10550571
    Abstract: A ceiling suspension system is disclosed and includes a plurality of grid members configured to form a grid for the ceiling suspension system, each grid member comprising a bulb, a web and a flange. The system also includes a plurality of wall support brackets configured to mount the grid to walls in a structure. Each wall support bracket comprises a vertical back, a lower flange at a lower end of the vertical back, and an upper flange at an upper end of the vertical back. Further, the upper flange is generally V-shaped when viewed longitudinally and each wall support bracket only one tab in the lower flange for each grid member. Moreover, the only one tab is configured to engage and retain the flange of a respective grid member, such that the respective grid member rests on the lower flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: CERTAINTEED CEILINGS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robin C. Czyzewicz, Bryan Neubeker, Lorenzo Salazar, Thomas G. Murray
  • Patent number: 10513878
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for attaching a pane element to a sash, including the steps of A) providing a pane element with a border element, thereby making a pane module, and B) bringing a contact surface of the border element into contact with a contact surface of the sash, and connecting the pane module to the sash. Further disclosed a pane module comprising a pane element and a border element, where the border element includes a contact surface adapted for being connected to a contact surface of the sash, wherein the contact surface of the border element is adapted for being connected to the contact surface of the sash by means of an adhesive or glue, where the border element includes one or more elongate support member(s), and where the border element comprises guiding elements projecting from the contact surface of the border element substantially perpendicularly to the pane plane, wherein the guiding elements are adapted for being inserted in openings in the contact surface of the sash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Asbjørn Blichfeldt Skyum, Lars Klausen, Sten Rasmussen
  • Patent number: 10514052
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved system for coupling prefabricated construction panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: OC S.R.L.
    Inventor: Gerardo Ceccacci
  • Patent number: 10513853
    Abstract: A roofing system includes a first group of hook fasteners, a second group of hook fasteners, and a roof covering. The first group of hook fasteners is configured to be attached to a first sloped plane of a roof, and the second group of hook fasteners is configured to be attached to a second sloped plane of the roof. The roof covering has a bottom surface, and the bottom surface of the roof covering includes a plurality of loop fasteners that are configured to engage with at least one of the first group of hook fasteners or the second group of hook fasteners. When the plurality of loop fasteners are engaged with the first group of hook fasteners, the roof covering is resisted from moving in a first direction and not resisted from moving in a second direction that is opposite the first direction. When the plurality of loop fasteners are engaged with the second group of hook fasteners, the roof covering is resisted from moving in the second direction and not resisted from moving in the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC
    Inventor: Douglas H. Walden
  • Patent number: 10508440
    Abstract: An improved border barrier system is disclosed. The system includes columns situated periodically along an international border, beams extending horizontally between tops of the columns, metallic based walls extending between each pair of columns, a power line extending within the beams, a continuous electric railway located on top of the horizontal surface, electric rail cars powered by the electric railway, sensor arrays located periodically along the border barrier system, stations located periodically along the border barrier system, each station including a housing structure configured for housing personnel, a power generating station or power relay station coupled to the power line and the electric railway for powering the electric railway, and a tunnel that allows the electric railway to enter one end of the housing structure and exit another end of the housing structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Inventor: Ales Vlaj
  • Patent number: 10486873
    Abstract: A pallet-less brick is provided that allows for materials to be transported without the use of straps or pallets, which makes the transportation and subsequent use of the materials more efficient and more environmentally friendly. The pallet-less brick can have a generally planar body with a series of protrusions and recesses extending in different directions. A protrusion extending in one direction can be received in a recess of an adjacent brick, such that the bricks are stackable without the use of straps or pallets. Similarly, a second protrusion and recess combination fulfill a similar function, and the multiple protrusions and recesses secure stacked pallets in at least two directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: BALL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Daniel Gage
  • Patent number: 10480179
    Abstract: An L-bracket is provided to support manufacturered wall panels in a wall system. The L-bracket is attached to structural support members, such as floors, or hollow structural sections, so that any deflections in the floor system are accommodated in the wall panels. Each wall panel may be pre-fabricated to include shealthing, air/vapor barrier and insulation. Fasteners attach the shealthing of the wall panels to the L-bracket. Tape or strips may be applied between adjoining panels to provide a continuous air/vapor barrier for the wall system, and gaps in the insulation layer allows the air/vapor barrier to be sealed and inspected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Mod Panel Technologies Ltd.
    Inventor: David Kennedy
  • Patent number: 10472820
    Abstract: Some embodiments include an exterior insulated finish wall assembly including an exterior panel member and an insert member. The exterior panel member includes a rigid insulative substrate and a base coat selectively disposed on the rigid insulative substrate. The rigid insulative substrate includes a body portion and a tail portion extending from the body portion. The body portion has a first thickness and the tail portion having a second thickness less than the first thickness. The tail portion defines a recessed portion extending along a length of a lower edge. The insert member is configured to be disposed in the recessed portion. The insert member is sized and shaped to correspond to the recessed portion. The insert member includes the rigid insulative substrate and the base coat selectively disposed on the rigid insulative substrate. A drainage channel is defined between the tail portion and the insert member when assembled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Inventor: Timothy Dennis Lutz