Patents by Inventor Gabriel F. Bifano

Gabriel F. Bifano 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: 6298609
    Abstract: A construction system including a panel support accessory is disclosed. In addition to the panel support construction accessory, the construction system includes at least one structural support member, a construction panel and a coating. The panel support construction accessory includes a front flange having a first side and a second opposite side, a bottom flange extending from the front flange on the first side of the front flange and a back flange extending from the bottom flange opposite the front flange. The front flange, the bottom flange and the back flange form a channel. The back flange is supported by the at least one structural support member. The panel support construction accessory additional includes a forward flange extending from a junction of the front flange and the bottom flange on the second side of the front flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Vinyl Corp.
    Inventors: Gabriel F. Bifano, Erenio Reyes
  • Patent number: 6134847
    Abstract: A construction accessory for use with a construction panel includes a flange having an inner surface adapted to face the construction panel and an outer surface opposite the inner surface. The flange further includes at least one perforation extending through the flange between the inner surface and the outer surface and a depression in the inner surface. The depression is in communication with said at least one perforation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Vinyl Corporation
    Inventors: Gabriel F. Bifano, Erenio Reyes
  • Patent number: 6119429
    Abstract: A construction system includes an accessory and a construction panel. The accessory includes a first flange, a second flange and a third flange extending between the first flange and the second flange. The first flange, the second flange and the third flange form a channel. The construction panel is at least partially disposed within the channel. The third flange includes a plurality of perforations extending therethrough. In one embodiment, the plurality of perforations extend in an array. In another embodiment, the accessory additionally includes a fourth flange facing the third flange and spaced from the third flange to form a cavity between the third flange and the fourth flange adjacent to the plurality of perforations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Vinyl Corp.
    Inventors: Gabriel F. Bifano, Erenio Reyes
  • Patent number: 6070374
    Abstract: An edge strip for being mounted along a base structure includes a first axially extending flange, a second axially extending flange obliquely extending from the first flange. The second flange includes a first support and a second support. The first support is configured for being mounted adjacent to the base structure and includes a first head portion, a first neck portion between the first head portion and the first flange, a second neck portion spaced from the first neck portion between the head portion and the first flange, and a first strut between the first and second neck portions. The first strut has a width greater than the widths of the first and second neck portions. The second support is adjacent the first support and is configured for being mounted adjacent to the base structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: Vinyl Corporation
    Inventors: Gabriel F. Bifano, Erenio Reyes
  • Patent number: 5970671
    Abstract: A construction accessory for use with a construction panel includes a flange having an inner surface adapted to face the construction panel and an outer surface opposite the inner surface. The flange further includes at least one perforation extending through the flange between the inner surface and the outer surface and a depression in the inner surface. The depression is in communication with said at least one perforation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: Vinyl Corporation
    Inventors: Gabriel F. Bifano, Erenio Reyes
  • Patent number: 5946870
    Abstract: A panel support construction accessory includes a back flange and a bottom flange obliquely extending from the back flange. The bottom flange includes an array of perforations for permitting moisture removal. Preferably, the panel support construction accessory additionally includes a lower flange coupled to the bottom flange and spaced from the bottom flange to create a cavity below the array of perforations. A filter material, such as open cellular material, is supported adjacent the array of perforations. The filter material transmits moisture. Alternatively, the construction accessory includes a forward flange extending between the lower flange and the bottom flange in lieu of or in addition to the filter material. Preferably, at least one of the lower flange and the forward flange includes an opening that communicates with the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Vinyl Corporation
    Inventors: Gabriel F. Bifano, Erenio Reyes
  • Patent number: 5816002
    Abstract: An edge strip for being mounted along a base structure includes a first axially extending flange and a second axially extending flange obliquely extending from the first flange. The second flange includes a first support configured for being mounted adjacent to the base structure. The first support includes a head portion, a first neck portion between the head portion and the first flange, and a second neck portion spaced from the first neck portion between the head portion and the first flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: Vinyl Corporation
    Inventors: Gabriel F. Bifano, Erenio Reyes
  • Patent number: 5063720
    Abstract: A joint assembly forming part of a gridwork of channel sections used as decorative partitions in various types of wall construction, the joint assembly including abutting, mitered channel sections, adhesive tape backing, and adhesive glue for bonding the abutting channel sections together and, additionally, a method of assembling said joint assemblies using adhesive tape backing and adhesive glue for bonding the sections together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1991
    Assignee: Vinyl Corporation
    Inventors: Gabriel F. Bifano, Erenio Reyes
  • Patent number: 5003743
    Abstract: A construction panel support member for attachment to a building structure in an end-to-end relationship with a second similar support member. The panel support member includes a back flange attachable to the structure, a bottom flange joined to the back flange at substantially 90 degrees, and a side flange joined to the bottom flange. The bottom flange including a top surface adapted to support a construction panel, and the side flange is substantially parallel with the back flange and extends upwardly from the top surface to a top flange. The top flange is substantially parallel to the top surface and extends from the side flange toward the back flange. The side flange includes a ridge which is substantially parallel to the top surface and extends from the side flange toward the back flange such that a groove is formed between the top surface, the ridge, and the side flange. The groove is adapted to accept a support element engageable with the second support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1991
    Assignee: Vinyl Corporation
    Inventors: Gabriel F. Bifano, Erenio Reyes