Patents by Inventor David H. Beck
David H. Beck 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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Patent number: 11713875Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to cladding, for example, suitable for use covering the exterior surface of a building. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a siding panel including a light source. The siding panel includes a panel body having a length extending from a first end to a second end, a width extending from a first edge to a second edge, a front face, and a rear face. A first lock extends along the first edge of the panel body and a second lock extending along the second edge of the panel body. A fastening strip is coupled to the first lock. A light source extending along the length of the panel body is secured to the panel body so as to provide light from the front face of the panel body.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2022Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: CertainTeed LLCInventors: David H. Beck, Robert T. Clark, David J. Stucky, Mark G. Suchyna, Conor McDonald
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Publication number: 20230033384Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to cladding, for example, suitable for use covering the exterior surface of a building. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a siding panel including a light source. The siding panel includes a panel body having a length extending from a first end to a second end, a width extending from a first edge to a second edge, a front face, and a rear face. A first lock extends along the first edge of the panel body and a second lock extending along the second edge of the panel body. A fastening strip is coupled to the first lock. A light source extending along the length of the panel body is secured to the panel body so as to provide light from the front face of the panel body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: David H. Beck, Robert T. Clark, David J. Stucky, Mark G. Suchyna, Conor McDonald
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Patent number: 11466850Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to cladding, for example, suitable for use covering the exterior surface of a building. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a siding panel including a light source. The siding panel includes a panel body having a length extending from a first end to a second end, a width extending from a first edge to a second edge, a front face, and a rear face. A first lock extends along the first edge of the panel body and a second lock extending along the second edge of the panel body. A fastening strip is coupled to the first lock. A light source extending along the length of the panel body is secured to the panel body so as to provide light from the front face of the panel body.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: CertainTeed LLCInventors: David H. Beck, Robert T. Clark, David J. Stucky, Mark G. Suchyna, Conor McDonald
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Publication number: 20210222865Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to cladding, for example, suitable for use covering the exterior surface of a building. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a siding panel including a light source. The siding panel includes a panel body having a length extending from a first end to a second end, a width extending from a first edge to a second edge, a front face, and a rear face. A first lock extends along the first edge of the panel body and a second lock extending along the second edge of the panel body. A fastening strip is coupled to the first lock. A light source extending along the length of the panel body is secured to the panel body so as to provide light from the front face of the panel body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2020Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: David H. Beck, Robert T. Clark, David J. Stuckey, Mark G. Suchyna, Connor McDonald
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Publication number: 20110057345Abstract: Imitation stone (102) and a section of siding (100) are formed in a mold cavity (202) with a surface that follows a topography (206) of each of one or more natural stones (204), applying pigments (300a), (302a), (304a) and (306a) at different locations on the mold cavity (202) to replicate different colors of each natural stone (204) and to replicate a distribution of the different colors at different locations on the topography (206); and forming an imitation stone material in the mold cavity (202) to replicate the topography (206) of each natural stone on the imitation stone material, and to transfer the pigments (300a), (302a), (304a) and (306a) to the imitation stone material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Inventors: RICK JAMES MORSE, David H. Beck
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Publication number: 20100175341Abstract: A siding panel product is provided comprising a first polymeric siding panel having a butt end and a top end, a front surface comprising a plurality of front faces defined between the top and butt ends and separated by at least one shoulder surface to define a stepped contour, and a rear surface. An insulation backing is coupled to the rear surface of the siding panel. The insulation backing comprises at least first and second insulation members coupled to the rear surface of said siding panel. The first insulation member has a bottom edge thereof coupled proximate to the stepped contour and the second insulation member has a top edge thereof coupled proximate to the stepped contour.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: CERTAINTEED CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas C. Gilbert, Gregory F. Jacobs, David H. Beck
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Patent number: 7712276Abstract: A siding panel product is provided comprising a first polymeric siding panel having a butt end and a top end, a front surface comprising a plurality of front faces defined between the top and butt ends and separated by at least one shoulder surface to define a stepped contour, and a rear surface. An insulation backing is coupled to the rear surface of the siding panel. The insulation backing comprises at least first and second insulation members coupled to the rear surface of said siding panel. The first insulation member has a bottom edge thereof coupled proximate to the stepped contour and the second insulation member has a top edge thereof coupled proximate to the stepped contour.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2005Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Certainteed CorporationInventors: Thomas C. Gilbert, Gregory F. Jacobs, David H. Beck
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Patent number: 7591584Abstract: A temperature indicator for a siding panel senses panel temperature and indicates on a graphic scale the corresponding effect of thermal expansion over differences in temperature. The temperature indicator can be various forms of contact thermometer, temperature strip or sensor and can be integral or temporarily affixed during installation or for later assessment for correct panel gapping. The indicator shows how closely the edge of the panel can be placed to an adjacent surface while avoiding interference over a range of thermal expansion temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2005Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: CerainTeed CorporationInventors: David H. Beck, Robert D. Shaw, David J. Stucky
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Patent number: 6939036Abstract: A temperature indicator for a siding panel senses panel temperature and indicates on a graphic scale the corresponding effect of thermal expansion over differences in temperature. The temperature indicator can be various forms of contact thermometer, temperature strip or sensor and can be integral or temporarily affixed during installation or for later assessment for correct panel gapping. The indicator shows how closely the edge of the panel can be placed to an adjacent surface while avoiding interference over a range of thermal expansion temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2003Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: CertainTeed CorporationInventors: David H. Beck, Robert D. Shaw, David J. Stucky
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Patent number: 6715240Abstract: Building panels are provided, for applying panels, such as siding, roofing or the like to studs, to roofing rafters, or the like, wherein indicia is provided along a panel, giving spaced-apart markings, for guiding one who is applying panels to a building surface, to the location of a next support capable of supporting the panel when a fastener is applied thereto, a fixed or pre-set distance from a support such as stud, roofing rafter or the like. Thus, when adjacent studs, rafters, or the like, are spaced apart a known distance, the indicia will serve to guide the installer to a location where a fastener will engage a support to which the panel is to be applied, even if the visual location of the underlying support is visually obscured, such as by means of a sheet building material between the structural support and the panel. The indicia may take on various forms.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2003Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: CertainTeed CorporationInventors: David H. Beck, Robert W. Werner, Barbara E. Dennis
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Patent number: 6679011Abstract: Building panels are provided, for applying panels, such as siding, roofing or the like to studs, to roofing rafters, or the like, wherein indicia is provided along a panel, giving spaced-apart markings, for guiding one who is applying panels to a building surface, to the location of a next support capable of supporting the panel when a fastener is applied thereto, a fixed or pre-set distance from a support such as stud, roofing rafter or the like. Thus, when adjacent studs, rafters, or the like, are spaced apart a known distance, the indicia will serve to guide the installer to a location where a fastener will engage a support to which the panel is to be applied, even if the visual location of the underlying support is visually obscured, such as by means of a sheet building material between the structural support and the panel. The indicia may take on various forms.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2002Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: CertainTeed CorporationInventors: David H. Beck, Robert W. Werner, Barbara E. Dennis
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Patent number: 6625939Abstract: Building panels are provided, for applying panels, such as siding, roofing or the like to studs, to roofing rafters, or the like, wherein indicia is provided along a panel, giving spaced-apart markings, for guiding one who is applying panels to a building surface, to the location of a next support capable of supporting the panel when a fastener is applied thereto, a fixed or pre-set distance from a support such as stud, roofing rafter or the like. Thus, when adjacent studs, rafters, or the like, are spaced apart a known distance, the indicia will serve to guide the installer to a location where a fastener will engage a support to which the panel is to be applied, even if the visual location of the underlying support is visually obscured, such as by means of a sheet building material between the structural support and the panel. The indicia may take on various forms.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1999Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignee: CertainTeed CorporationInventors: David H. Beck, Robert W. Werner, Barbara E. Dennis
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Publication number: 20030154664Abstract: Building panels are provided, for applying panels, such as siding, roofing or the like to studs, to roofing rafters, or the like, wherein indicia is provided along a panel, giving spaced-apart markings, for guiding one who is applying panels to a building surface, to the location of a next support capable of supporting the panel when a fastener is applied thereto, a fixed or pre-set distance from a support such as stud, roofing rafter or the like. Thus, when adjacent studs, rafters, or the like, are spaced apart a known distance, the indicia will serve to guide the installer to a location where a fastener will engage a support to which the panel is to be applied, even if the visual location of the underlying support is visually obscured, such as by means of a sheet building material between the structural support and the panel. The indicia may take on various forms.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2003Publication date: August 21, 2003Inventors: David H. Beck, Robert W. Werner, Barbara E. Dennis
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Publication number: 20020112416Abstract: Building panels are provided, for applying panels, such as siding, roofing or the like to studs, to roofing rafters, or the like, wherein indicia is provided along a panel, giving spaced-apart markings, for guiding one who is applying panels to a building surface, to the location of a next support capable of supporting the panel when a fastener is applied thereto, a fixed or pre-set distance from a support such as stud, roofing rafter or the like. Thus, when adjacent studs, rafters, or the like, are spaced apart a known distance, the indicia will serve to guide the installer to a location where a fastener will engage a support to which the panel is to be applied, even if the visual location of the underlying support is visually obscured, such as by means of a sheet building material between the structural support and the panel. The indicia may take on various forms.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2002Publication date: August 22, 2002Inventors: David H. Beck, Robert W. Werner, Barbara E. Dennis
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Patent number: 6415574Abstract: Exterior finishing panels are provided which contain an elongated, thermoplastic sheet which is supported by a rigid support member disposed along a portion of the length of the sheet. The panels of this invention will be more kink-resistant, and will ride uneven walls better to present a flatter-looking finished wall surface. These panels are also capable of being worked with ordinary hand tools, such as a standard wood saw made of steel or carbide.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2001Date of Patent: July 9, 2002Assignee: CertainTeed Corp.Inventor: David H. Beck
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Patent number: 6365081Abstract: Exterior finishing panels are provided which contain an elongated, thermoplastic sheet which is supported by a rigid support member disposed along a portion of the length of the sheet. The rigid support member has a flexural modulus which is significantly greater than the modulus of the thermoplastic sheet, so as to support the panel during handling and installation. The panels of this invention will be more kink-resistant, and will ride uneven walls better to present a flatter-looking finished wall surface. These panels are also capable of being worked with ordinary hand tools, such as a standard wood saw made of steel or carbide.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: CertainTeed CorporationInventor: David H. Beck
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Publication number: 20010005965Abstract: Exterior finishing panels are provided which contain an elongated, thermoplastic sheet which is supported by a rigid support member disposed along a portion of the length of the sheet. The panels of this invention will be more kink-resistant, and will ride uneven walls better to present a flatter-looking finished wall surface. These panels are also capable of being worked with ordinary hand tools, such as a standard wood saw made of steel or carbide.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2001Publication date: July 5, 2001Applicant: Certain Teed CorporationInventor: David H. Beck
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Patent number: 6164032Abstract: Exterior finishing panels are provided which contain an elongated, thermoplastic sheet which is supported by a rigid support member disposed along a portion of the length of the sheet. The rigid support member has a flexural modulus which is significantly greater than the modulus of the thermoplastic sheet, so as to support the panel during handling and installation. The panels of this invention will be more kink-resistant, and will ride uneven walls better to present a flatter-looking finished wall surface. These panels are also capable of being worked with ordinary hand tools, such as a standard wood saw made of steel or carbide.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1999Date of Patent: December 26, 2000Assignee: CertainTeed CorporationInventor: David H. Beck
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Patent number: D742034Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: CERTAINTEED CORPORATIONInventors: Stephen W. Steffes, David J. Stucky, Robert D. Shaw, Nikki J. Whitney, Christopher Michael Colyn, David H. Beck
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Patent number: D742035Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: CERTAINTEED CORPORATIONInventors: Stephen W. Steffes, David J. Stucky, Robert D. Shaw, Nikki J. Whitney, Christopher Michael Colyn, David H. Beck