Patents by Inventor Andrew Clyde Brandt
Andrew Clyde Brandt has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240102291Abstract: A method of fabricating panels includes providing an insert having an interior portion with a top portion and a positioning stop opposite the top portion, and an exterior portion including a fastener hem. Further, the method includes placing the insert in a mold such that only the fastener hem and the positioning stop contact the mold and centering the insert in the mold with the top portion and the positioning stop. The method also includes filling the mold with a casting material such that the interior portion is submerged in the casting material including the top portion, but some of the positioning stop is not submerged in the casting material, curing the casting material to form a panel on the insert, and removing the panel form the mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Stephen W. STEFFES, David J. STUCKY, Andrew Clyde BRANDT, Robert D. SHAW, Nikki J. FULTON
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Patent number: 11828071Abstract: A method of fabricating panels includes providing an insert having an interior portion with a top portion and a positioning stop opposite the top portion, and an exterior portion including a fastener hem. Further, the method includes placing the insert in a mold such that only the fastener hem and the positioning stop contact the mold and centering the insert in the mold with the top portion and the positioning stop. The method also includes filling the mold with a casting material such that the interior portion is submerged in the casting material including the top portion, but some of the positioning stop is not submerged in the casting material, curing the casting material to form a panel on the insert, and removing the panel form the mold.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: CERTAINTEED LLCInventors: Stephen W. Steffes, David J. Stucky, Andrew Clyde Brandt, Robert D. Shaw, Nikki J. Whitney
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Publication number: 20210277666Abstract: A method of fabricating panels includes providing an insert having an interior portion with a top portion and a positioning stop opposite the top portion, and an exterior portion including a fastener hem. Further, the method includes placing the insert in a mold such that only the fastener hem and the positioning stop contact the mold and centering the insert in the mold with the top portion and the positioning stop. The method also includes filling the mold with a casting material such that the interior portion is submerged in the casting material including the top portion, but some of the positioning stop is not submerged in the casting material, curing the casting material to form a panel on the insert, and removing the panel form the mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventors: Stephen W. STEFFES, David J. STUCKY, Andrew Clyde BRANDT, Robert D. SHAW, Nikki J. WHITNEY
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Patent number: 11047134Abstract: A method of fabricating panels includes providing an insert having an interior portion with a top portion and a positioning stop opposite the top portion, and an exterior portion including a fastener hem. Further, the method includes placing the insert in a mold such that only the fastener hem and the positioning stop contact the mold and centering the insert in the mold with the top portion and the positioning stop. The method also includes filling the mold with a casting material such that the interior portion is submerged in the casting material including the top portion, but some of the positioning stop is not submerged in the casting material, curing the casting material to form a panel on the insert, and removing the panel form the mold.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2020Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: CERTAINTEED LLCInventors: Stephen W. Steffes, David J. Stucky, Andrew Clyde Brandt, Robert D. Shaw, Nikki J. Whitney
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Publication number: 20210010259Abstract: An insulation system and method comprising an insulation layer, an atmospheric regulation layer, a structural support, and an external surface; wherein the atmospheric regulation layer is supported by the structural support, wherein the insulation layer is located between the atmospheric regulation layer and the external surface, wherein the atmospheric regulation layer has a water vapor permeability of not greater than 3 perms at a relative humidity of 25% as measured by ASTM E96 Procedure A Dry Cup, and a water vapor permeability of at least 6 perms at a relative humidity of 75% as measured by ASTM E96 Procedure B Wet Cup, wherein the atmospheric regulation layer has a fire class A rating as measured by ASTM E84, and wherein the continuous atmospheric regulation layer has a ACH50 value of not greater than 10, wherein ACH50 represents an air exchange at 50 Pascals.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Jean-Philippe NDOBO-EPOY, Michael J. Lembo, Todd P. Dinoia, Luc Pierre Vitry, Gregory F. Jacobs, Valerio Massara, Andrew Clyde Brandt
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Patent number: 10829931Abstract: An insulation system and method comprising an insulation layer, an atmospheric regulation layer, a structural support, and an external surface; wherein the atmospheric regulation layer is supported by the structural support, wherein the insulation layer is located between the atmospheric regulation layer and the external surface, wherein the atmospheric regulation layer has a water vapor permeability of not greater than 3 perms at a relative humidity of 25% as measured by ASTM E96 Procedure A Dry Cup, and a water vapor permeability of at least 6 perms at a relative humidity of 75% as measured by ASTM E96 Procedure B Wet Cup, wherein the atmospheric regulation layer has a fire class A rating as measured by ASTM E84, and wherein the continuous atmospheric regulation layer has a ACH50 value of not greater than 10, wherein ACH50 represents an air exchange at 50 Pascals.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2019Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: CERTAINTEED CORPORATIONInventors: Jean-Philippe Ndobo-Epoy, Michael J. Lembo, Todd P. Dinoia, Luc Pierre Vitry, Gregory F. Jacobs, Valerio Massara, Andrew Clyde Brandt
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Publication number: 20200262104Abstract: A method of fabricating panels includes providing an insert having an interior portion with a top portion and a positioning stop opposite the top portion, and an exterior portion including a fastener hem. Further, the method includes placing the insert in a mold such that only the fastener hem and the positioning stop contact the mold and centering the insert in the mold with the top portion and the positioning stop. The method also includes filling the mold with a casting material such that the interior portion is submerged in the casting material including the top portion, but some of the positioning stop is not submerged in the casting material, curing the casting material to form a panel on the insert, and removing the panel form the mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Stephen W. STEFFES, David J. Stucky, Andrew Clyde Brandt, Robert D. Shaw, Nikki J. Whitney
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Patent number: 10745917Abstract: A thermal bridge-free insulation assembly may include hangers to support insulation in an attic. The hanger may include an axis, a proximal end coupled to a rafter, and a distal end coupled to a barrier. The hanger also may include at least two components that are axially movable relative to each other to selectively adjust a depth of an insulation space.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2016Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: CERTAINTEED CORPORATIONInventors: Jean-Philippe Ndobo-Epoy, Todd P. DiNoia, Andrew Clyde Brandt, Luc Pierre Vitry, Valerio Massara, Conor Patrick McDonald, Kenneth D Forsythe, Eric Nilsson
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Patent number: 10682787Abstract: A method of fabricating panels includes providing an insert having an interior portion with a top portion and a positioning stop opposite the top portion, and an exterior portion including a fastener hem. Further, the method includes placing the insert in a mold such that only the fastener hem and the positioning stop contact the mold and centering the insert in the mold with the top portion and the positioning stop. The method also includes filling the mold with a casting material such that the interior portion is submerged in the casting material including the top portion, but some of the positioning stop is not submerged in the casting material, curing the casting material to form a panel on the insert, and removing the panel form the mold.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2017Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: CERTAINTEED CORPORATIONInventors: Stephen W. Steffes, David J. Stucky, Andrew Clyde Brandt, Robert D. Shaw, Nikki J. Whitney
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Patent number: 10550568Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 28, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: CERTAINTEED CORPORATIONInventors: Jean-Philippe Ndobo-Epoy, Jerome Arul, Andrew Clyde Brandt, Todd P. Dinoia, Luc Pierre Vitry, Conor Patrick McDonald, David M. Pacana
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Publication number: 20190264441Abstract: An insulation system and method comprising an insulation layer, an atmospheric regulation layer, a structural support, and an external surface; wherein the atmospheric regulation layer is supported by the structural support, wherein the insulation layer is located between the atmospheric regulation layer and the external surface, wherein the atmospheric regulation layer has a water vapor permeability of not greater than 3 perms at a relative humidity of 25% as measured by ASTM E96 Procedure A Dry Cup, and a water vapor permeability of at least 6 perms at a relative humidity of 75% as measured by ASTM E96 Procedure B Wet Cup, wherein the atmospheric regulation layer has a fire class A rating as measured by ASTM E84, and wherein the continuous atmospheric regulation layer has a ACH50 value of not greater than 10, wherein ACH50 represents an air exchange at 50 Pascals.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: Jean-Philippe NDOBO-EPOY, Michael J. LEMBO, Todd P. DINOIA, Luc Pierre VITRY, Gregory F. JACOBS, Valerio MASSARA, Andrew Clyde BRANDT
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Patent number: 10323410Abstract: An insulation system and method comprising an insulation layer, an atmospheric regulation layer, a structural support, and an external surface; wherein the atmospheric regulation layer is supported by the structural support, wherein the insulation layer is located between the atmospheric regulation layer and the external surface, wherein the atmospheric regulation layer has a water vapor permeability of not greater than 3 perms at a relative humidity of 25% as measured by ASTM E96 Procedure A Dry Cup, and a water vapor permeability of at least 6 perms at a relative humidity of 75% as measured by ASTM E96 Procedure B Wet Cup, wherein the atmospheric regulation layer has a fire class A rating as measured by ASTM E84, and wherein the continuous atmospheric regulation layer has a ACH50 value of not greater than 10, wherein ACH50 represents an air exchange at 50 Pascals.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: CERTAINTEED CORPORATIONInventors: Jean-Philippe Ndobo-Epoy, Michael J. Lembo, Todd P. Dinoia, Luc Pierre Vitry, Gregory F. Jacobs, Valerio Massara, Andrew Clyde Brandt
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Publication number: 20190093341Abstract: Disclosed herein are fibrous insulation batts that include a body of fibrous insulation having a first face and a second face that are substantially parallel to each other, and a third face and a fourth face that are substantially parallel to each other. The body of fibrous insulation also includes a first slit that extends from the second face toward, but stopping short of, the first face. The first slit is substantially parallel to the third face. The body of fibrous insulation further includes a facing having a first portion that is attached to the first face, a second portion configured to extend over a portion of the third face, and a third portion configured to extend over a portion of the fourth face.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Jean-Philippe Ndobo-Epoy, Andrew Clyde Brandt, Valerio Massara
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Publication number: 20180100313Abstract: A method of fabricating panels includes providing an insert having an interior portion with a top portion and a positioning stop opposite the top portion, and an exterior portion including a fastener hem. Further, the method includes placing the insert in a mold such that only the fastener hem and the positioning stop contact the mold and centering the insert in the mold with the top portion and the positioning stop. The method also includes filling the mold with a casting material such that the interior portion is submerged in the casting material including the top portion, but some of the positioning stop is not submerged in the casting material, curing the casting material to form a panel on the insert, and removing the panel form the mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Stephen W. STEFFES, David J. STUCKY, Andrew Clyde BRANDT, Robert D. SHAW, Nikki J. WHITNEY
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Publication number: 20180094427Abstract: An insulation system and method comprising an insulation layer, an atmospheric regulation layer, a structural support, and an external surface; wherein the atmospheric regulation layer is supported by the structural support, wherein the insulation layer is located between the atmospheric regulation layer and the external surface, wherein the atmospheric regulation layer has a water vapor permeability of not greater than 3 perms at a relative humidity of 25% as measured by ASTM E96 Procedure A Dry Cup, and a water vapor permeability of at least 6 perms at a relative humidity of 75% as measured by ASTM E96 Procedure B Wet Cup, wherein the atmospheric regulation layer has a fire class A rating as measured by ASTM E84, and wherein the continuous atmospheric regulation layer has a ACH50 value of not greater than 10, wherein ACH50 represents an air exchange at 50 Pascals.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventors: Jean-Philippe NDOBO-EPOY, Michael J. LEMBO, Todd P. DINOIA, Luc Pierre VITRY, Gregory F. JACOBS, Valerio MASSARA, Andrew Clyde BRANDT
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Publication number: 20180094428Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventors: Jean-Philippe NDOBO-EPOY, Jerome ARUL, Andrew Clyde BRANDT, Todd P. DINOIA, Luc Pierre VITRY, Conor Patrick MCDONALD, David M. PACANA
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Patent number: D809671Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2016Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: CERTAINTEED CORPORATIONInventors: Stephen W. Steffes, David J. Stucky, Andrew Clyde Brandt, Robert D. Shaw, Nikki Whitney
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Patent number: D837038Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2017Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: CERTAINTEED CORPORATIONInventors: Jean-Philippe Ndobo-Epoy, Jerome Arul, Andrew Clyde Brandt, Todd P. Dinoia, Luc Pierre Vitry, Conor Patrick McDonald
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Patent number: D857922Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2017Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: CERTAINTEED CORPORATIONInventors: Stephen W. Steffes, David J. Stucky, Andrew Clyde Brandt, Robert D. Shaw, Nikki Whitney
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Patent number: D910207Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2019Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: CERTAINTEED CORPORATIONInventors: Stephen W. Steffes, David J. Stucky, Andrew Clyde Brandt, Robert D. Shaw, Nikki J. Whitney