Patents by Inventor Donald J. Brandes

Donald J. Brandes 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).

  • Method and apparatus for assembling strong, lightweight thermal panel and insulated building structure
    Patent number: 7905073
    Abstract: A structural panel for a building structure includes first and second stud members each including a neck. Openings and venturi bridges are formed in the neck. At least one flange is attached to the neck. A foam panel extends between the studs. The openings in the neck limit the heat transferred from the stud to the edge of the foam panel. The venturi bridges in the neck also limit the transfer of heat from the neck to the edge of the foam panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Global Building Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Brandes, James L. Beavers
  • Methods and apparatus for assembling strong, lightweight thermal panel and insulated building structure
    Patent number: 7788879
    Abstract: A structural panel for a building structure includes first and second stud members each including a neck. Openings and venturi bridges are formed in the neck. At least one flange is attached to the neck. A foam panel extends between the studs. The openings in the neck limit the heat transferred from the stud to the edge of the foam panel. The venturi bridges in the neck also limit the transfer of heat from the neck to the edge of the foam panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Global Building Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Brandes, James L. Beavers
  • Method and apparatus for assembling strong, lightweight thermal panel and insulated building structure
    Patent number: 6796093
    Abstract: A structural panel for a building structure includes first and second stud members each including a neck. Openings and venturi bridges are formed in the neck. At least one flange is attached to the neck. A foam panel extends between the studs. The openings in the neck limit the heat transferred from the stud to the edge of the foam panel. The venturi bridges in the neck also limit the transfer of heat from the neck to the edge of the foam panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Inventor: Donald J. Brandes
  • Method and apparatus for assembling strong, lightweight thermal panel and insulated building structure
    Publication number: 20030172607
    Abstract: A structural panel for a building structure includes first and second stud members each including a neck. Openings and venturi bridges are formed in the neck. At least one flange is attached to the neck. A foam panel extends between the studs. The openings in the neck limit the heat transferred from the stud to the edge of the foam panel. The venturi bridges in the neck also limit the transfer of heat from the neck to the edge of the foam panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventor: Donald J. Brandes