Patents by Inventor David M. Pacana

David M. Pacana 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).

  • 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
  • Publication number: 20180094428
    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: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Jean-Philippe NDOBO-EPOY, Jerome ARUL, Andrew Clyde BRANDT, Todd P. DINOIA, Luc Pierre VITRY, Conor Patrick MCDONALD, David M. PACANA
  • Patent number: 9732522
    Abstract: A support structure may have a base having surfaces including a top, a bottom, a front, a rear and sides. A first top slot may be formed in the top and may extend at least partially between the front and the rear. A second top slot may be formed in the top and may extend at least partially between the sides. In addition, a bottom slot may be formed in the bottom. A system for attic storage can include an attic having attic joists. A plurality of support structures, each comprising a base, may be mounted to the attic joists. At least two conventional lumber studs may be included and may extend between adjacent ones of the bases. In addition, a plurality of lumber panels may be mounted to at least one of the bases and the lumber studs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: CERTAINTEED CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrew Clyde Brandt, David M. Pacana, Michael J. Lembo
  • Publication number: 20160348365
    Abstract: A support structure may have a base having surfaces including a top, a bottom, a front, a rear and sides. A first top slot may be formed in the top and may extend at least partially between the front and the rear. A second top slot may be formed in the top and may extend at least partially between the sides. In addition, a bottom slot may be formed in the bottom. A system for attic storage can include an attic having attic joists. A plurality of support structures, each comprising a base, may be mounted to the attic joists. At least two conventional lumber studs may be included and may extend between adjacent ones of the bases. In addition, a plurality of lumber panels may be mounted to at least one of the bases and the lumber studs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew Clyde BRANDT, David M. PACANA, Michael J. Lembo
  • Patent number: 9435113
    Abstract: A support structure may have a base having surfaces including a top, a bottom, a front, a rear and sides. A first top slot may be formed in the top and may extend at least partially between the front and the rear. A second top slot may be formed in the top and may extend at least partially between the sides. In addition, a bottom slot may be formed in the bottom. A system for attic storage can include an attic having attic joists. A plurality of support structures, each comprising a base, may be mounted to the attic joists. At least two conventional lumber studs may be included and may extend between adjacent ones of the bases. In addition, a plurality of lumber panels may be mounted to at least one of the bases and the lumber studs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: CERTAINTEED CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrew Clyde Brandt, David M. Pacana, Michael Lembo
  • Publication number: 20150337528
    Abstract: A support structure may have a base having surfaces including a top, a bottom, a front, a rear and sides. A first top slot may be formed in the top and may extend at least partially between the front and the rear. A second top slot may be formed in the top and may extend at least partially between the sides. In addition, a bottom slot may be formed in the bottom. A system for attic storage can include an attic having attic joists. A plurality of support structures, each comprising a base, may be mounted to the attic joists. At least two conventional lumber studs may be included and may extend between adjacent ones of the bases. In addition, a plurality of lumber panels may be mounted to at least one of the bases and the lumber studs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew Clyde Brandt, David M. Pacana, Michael Lembo
  • Patent number: 6244300
    Abstract: A vane rail has a plurality of tabs, in pairs, partially severed therefrom, to engage air deflection vanes in sandwiched relation therebetween. Fasteners may secure the connection between the sandwiching tabs and the vanes. When vanes and a pair of rails are used together in engagement with the vanes, an assembly is provided for disposition in an air duct for intercepting air flow in a duct and diverting it to a different direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventor: David M. Pacana