Patents by Inventor Edward G. Kane

Edward G. Kane 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).

  • Two-part polyurethane adhesive for bonding insulation boards to a roof deck
    Patent number: 7205374
    Abstract: A method of preparing an adhesive, the method comprising combining an isocyanate, a polyhydroxyl phenol-containing compound, a polyol, and a trimerization catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: BFS Diversified Products, LLC
    Inventors: John W. Fieldhouse, Joseph J. Kalwara, Edward G. Kane, John B. Letts
  • Two-part polyurethane adhesive for bonding insulation boards to a roof deck
    Publication number: 20040132953
    Abstract: A method of preparing an adhesive, the method comprising combining an isocyanate, a polyhydroxyl phenol-containing compound, a polyol, and a trimerization catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: John W. Fieldhouse, Joseph J. Kalwara, Edward G. Kane, John B. Letts
  • Metal roof sealing system and method
    Patent number: 5950383
    Abstract: A sealing system and method for a metal roof having a plurality of sheet metal panels attached to a roof deck covered by a layer of insulation, such as polystyrene. The joints and seams formed at junctions of adjacent plates are sealed with a nonflammable or low combustible, char forming, non absorbent layer of material which is applied over the seams in a liquid or slurry form, which subsequently hardens to form a liquid proof seal to reduce the flow of molten polystyrene from melting of the adjacent layer of insulation, into the fire below.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: Bridgestone Corporation
    Inventors: Robert B. Williamson, Edward G. Kane, John B. Letts
  • Flame retardant modified asphalt-based material and products therefrom
    Patent number: 5516817
    Abstract: A flame retardant asphalt material useful for the processing and formation of a roofing membrane includes from about 40 to about 50 parts by weight of asphalt; from about 10 to about 20 parts by weight of a copolymer; from 0 to about 5 parts by weight of polypropylene homopolymer having at least about 45 percent by weight of crystallinity; from about 10 to about 40 parts by weight of a functional filler having a decomposition temperature above the processing temperature of the material; from about 0 to about 15 parts by weight of a non-functional filler; and, from about 0.5 to about 10 parts by weight of an intumescent material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Assignee: Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.
    Inventors: Carter C. Slusher, Eric A. Ogren, William B. Gorman, Gary S. Thompson, Edward G. Kane, Arthur M. Usmani
  • EPDM roofing membrane with improved burn resistivity
    Patent number: 5468550
    Abstract: Vulcanizable elastomeric roof sheet materials for roofing having improved burn resistivity and prepared from a polymeric composition of matter comprise at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of polyolefins prepared from monomers containing at least two carbon atoms and mixtures thereof, the polymer having a crystallinity of up to about 2 percent by weight; about 20 to 125 parts by weight of one or more non-black mineral fillers per 100 parts of the polymer, about 50 to 110 parts by weight of one or more black-type fillers per 100 parts of the polymer; and from about 50 to 70 parts by weight of a processing material or softener per 100 parts of the polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Davis, Edward G. Kane, Brian S. Alexander, William F. Barham
  • SBS-modified, asphalt-based material with resistance to crosslinking
    Patent number: 5451621
    Abstract: An asphalt material, useful for forming a membrane, comprises a mixture of from about 47 to about 74 parts by weight of asphalt, from about 7 to about 15 parts by weight of styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer, from about 15 to about 25 parts by weight of a filler component, and from about 1 to about 5 parts by weight of polypropylene homopolymer. A method for preparing a modified-asphalt material comprises the steps of forming a mixture by admixing from about 47 to about 74 parts by weight of asphalt; from about 7 to about 15 parts by weight of a styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer; from about 15 to about 25 parts by weight of a filler; and from about 1 to about 5 parts by weight of a polypropylene homopolymer; wherein the polypropylene homopolymer inhibits high temperature crosslinking of the styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Assignee: Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur M. Usmani, William B. Gorman, Gary S. Thompson, Edward G. Kane