Patents by Inventor Gregory F. Jacobs

Gregory F. Jacobs 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: 12084865
    Abstract: A roofing shingle including a lower layer including a headlap and a plurality of tabs extending from the headlap, and an upper layer including one or more fingers, wherein the one or more fingers are disconnected from one another, and wherein each of the one or more fingers is disposed on one tab of the plurality of tabs, wherein a number of the plurality of tabs is different than a number of the one or more fingers. In an embodiment, the lower layer is a lowermost layer of the roofing shingle. In another embodiment, the roofing shingle further includes an alignment feature disposed in an exposure zone of the roofing shingle, wherein the alignment features is adapted to permit alignment of adjacent roofing shingles during installation on a roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: CERTAINTEED LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. Jenkins, Alex C. Nash, Gregory F Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20240183161
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to roofing products, for example, shingles suitable for covering and protecting the roofs of houses, buildings, and other structures. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a roofing shingle including an upper edge, a lower edge, a first end, a second end, a headlap section, and an exposed section. A nail zone extends across the roofing shingle from the first end to the second end within the headlap section. The roofing shingle includes a top shingle layer including a top surface and a bottom surface. A reinforcement strip is secured to the bottom surface of the top shingle layer and overlaps with the nail zone. Further, a self-sealing material is disposed within the nail zone and is configured to form a seal around a mechanical fastener that punctures the roofing shingle in order to secure the roofing shingle to an underlying roof structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2023
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Mark W. SIMON, Robert L. JENKINS, Michael J. Lembo, Gregory F. Jacobs, Ying Wang, Matthew O'Boyle, Alexandre Alberto Arruda Pecora
  • Publication number: 20240171117
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the photovoltaic generation of electrical energy. The present invention relates more particularly to photovoltaic arrays for use in photovoltaically generating electrical energy. Aspects of the present invention provide a variety of photovoltaic roofing elements and systems that include, for example, interlocking geometries to provide for water handling and integration with conventional roofing materials; and wire management features that can protect wiring and associated electrical components from physical and/or environmental damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2024
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Robert D. LIVSEY, Joseph Charles Gombarick, Sophia Chihlas, Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Michael E. Blackburn, Stephen W. Steffes, Gregory F. Jacobs, Michael J. Noone
  • Patent number: 11916509
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the photovoltaic generation of electrical energy. The present invention relates more particularly to photovoltaic arrays for use in photovoltaically generating electrical energy. Aspects of the present invention provide a variety of photovoltaic roofing elements and systems that include, for example, interlocking geometries to provide for water handling and integration with conventional roofing materials; and wire management features that can protect wiring and associated electrical components from physical and/or environmental damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: CERTAINTEED LLC
    Inventors: Robert D. Livsey, Joseph Charles Gombarick, Peter Chihlas, Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Michael E. Blackburn, Stephen W. Steffes, Gregory F. Jacobs, Michael J. Noone
  • Patent number: 11840837
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to roofing products, for example, shingles suitable for covering and protecting the roofs of houses, buildings, and other structures. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a roofing shingle including an upper edge, a lower edge, a first end, a second end, a headlap section, and an exposed section. A nail zone extends across the roofing shingle from the first end to the second end within the headlap section. The roofing shingle includes a top shingle layer including a top surface and a bottom surface. A reinforcement strip is secured to the bottom surface of the top shingle layer and overlaps with the nail zone. Further, a self-sealing material is disposed within the nail zone and is configured to form a seal around a mechanical fastener that punctures the roofing shingle in order to secure the roofing shingle to an underlying roof structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Certain Teed LLC
    Inventors: Mark W. Simon, Robert L. Jenkins, Michael J. Lembo, Gregory F. Jacobs, Ying Wang, Matthew O'Boyle, Alexandre Alberto Arruda Pecora
  • Patent number: 11802218
    Abstract: A method of forming an asphalt mixture can include mixing a bio-source material and a bitumen source to form a bitumen mixture. The bitumen mixture can be mixed with a catalyst to form the asphalt mixture. Particles can be added to the asphalt mixture to form a roofing-grade asphalt mixture. In an embodiment, the bitumen source material can have a softening point of at least approximately 93° C. and a penetration distance no greater than approximately 25 dmm. In another embodiment, the roofing-grade asphalt mixture can have a softening point of at least approximately 104° C., a penetration distance no greater than approximately 12 dmm, a viscosity of at least approximately 3000 cps at a temperature of 204° C., or any combination thereof. The asphalt mixture can be applied to a base material to form a roofing product. The asphalt mixture can be applied as a pavement product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: CERTAINTEED LLC
    Inventors: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Keith C. Hong, Gregory F. Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20230308043
    Abstract: A photovoltaic module includes an encapsulated photovoltaic element and an infrared-transmissive decorative overlay simulating conventional roofing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Husnu M. KALKANOGLU, Gregory F. JACOBS, Ming-Liang SHIAO
  • Patent number: 11725388
    Abstract: Roofing granules having a color coating layer are covered with a clear, transparent or translucent outer coating composition including a functional material, such nanoparticles of anatase titanium dioxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: CertainTeed LLC
    Inventors: Keith C. Hong, Gregory F. Jacobs, Van Nhan Nguyen
  • Patent number: 11723274
    Abstract: A solar thermoelectric power generation system includes roofing products such as shingles with solar heat reflective areas and roofing products with solar heat absorptive areas. Thermoelectric power generating elements are provided in thermal contact with the solar heat reflective areas and the solar heat absorptive areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: CertainTeed LLC
    Inventors: Ming Liang Shiao, Gregory F. Jacobs, Joseph Charles Gombarick, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20230203814
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates particularly to a laminated roofing shingle that comprises a nailing zone in which the roofing granules in that nailing zone have been overpressed into the underlying bituminous substrate creating a visually distinct overpressed nailing zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventor: Gregory F. Jacobs
  • Patent number: 11677349
    Abstract: A photovoltaic module includes an encapsulated photovoltaic element and an infrared-transmissive decorative overlay simulating conventional roofing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: CERTAINTEED LLC
    Inventors: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Gregory F. Jacobs, Ming Liang Shiao
  • Publication number: 20230175262
    Abstract: A method of forming an asphalt mixture includes mixing a polyol with a bio-source material to form a bio-asphalt. The method can further include mixing the bio-asphalt with a bitumen source different from the bio-asphalt to form an asphalt mixture. The bio-source material can include an oil, such as a vegetable oil, an animal fat, or any combination thereof. The bitumen source can include a petroleum-based asphalt. The method can further include adding a modifier, such as a fatty acid, a polycarboxylic acid, a polyacrylic acid, a polyacrylate comprising a copolymer, or any combination thereof. Moreover, a roofing grade asphalt mixture includes a bio-asphalt. The bio-asphalt includes an alkyd, wherein the alkyd is a reaction product of a polyol and a bio-source material. The roofing grade asphalt mixture further includes a bitumen source material and particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2023
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Keith C. HONG, Gregory F. Jacobs, Rajesh Ranjan
  • Publication number: 20230167640
    Abstract: A roofing shingle including a lower layer including a headlap and a plurality of tabs extending from the headlap, and an upper layer including one or more fingers, wherein the one or more fingers are disconnected from one another, and wherein each of the one or more fingers is disposed on one tab of the plurality of tabs, wherein a number of the plurality of tabs is different than a number of the one or more fingers. In an embodiment, the lower layer is a lowermost layer of the roofing shingle. In another embodiment, the roofing shingle further includes an alignment feature disposed in an exposure zone of the roofing shingle, wherein the alignment features is adapted to permit alignment of adjacent roofing shingles during installation on a roof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2023
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Robert L. JENKINS, Alex C. NASH, Gregory F. JACOBS
  • Patent number: 11598096
    Abstract: A method of forming an asphalt mixture includes mixing a polyol with a bio-source material to form a bio-asphalt. The method can further include mixing the bio-asphalt with a bitumen source different from the bio-asphalt to form an asphalt mixture. The bio-source material can include an oil, such as a vegetable oil, an animal fat, or any combination thereof. The bitumen source can include a petroleum-based asphalt. The method can further include adding a modifier, such as a fatty acid, a polycarboxylic acid, a polyacrylic acid, a polyacrylate comprising a copolymer, or any combination thereof. Moreover, a roofing grade asphalt mixture includes a bio-asphalt. The bio-asphalt includes an alkyd, wherein the alkyd is a reaction product of a polyol and a bio-source material. The roofing grade asphalt mixture further includes a bitumen source material and particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: CERTAINTEED LLC
    Inventors: Keith C. Hong, Gregory F. Jacobs, Rajesh Ranjan
  • Publication number: 20230029878
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to roofing elements and methods for making them. In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a roofing element in the form of a roofing shingle that includes a body of a foamed cured cross-linked polymer, the body having a top surface and a bottom surface, the body extending substantially in a plane and having a thickness in the range of 0.5 mm to 35 mm; and a layer of weather-resistant roofing granules disposed on and adhered at the top surface of roofing element. The roofing element can be made by providing a body of wet foamed curable composition, and allowing the curable composition to cure to provide the body of foamed cured cross-linked polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Choung-Houng Lai, Mithun N. Kamath, Jia Liu, Liyan Ma, Gregory F. Jacobs
  • Patent number: 11555311
    Abstract: A roofing shingle including a lower layer including a headlap and a plurality of tabs extending from the headlap, and an upper layer including one or more fingers, wherein the one or more fingers are disconnected from one another, and wherein each of the one or more fingers is disposed on one tab of the plurality of tabs, wherein a number of the plurality of tabs is different than a number of the one or more fingers. In an embodiment, the lower layer is a lowermost layer of the roofing shingle. In another embodiment, the roofing shingle further includes an alignment feature disposed in an exposure zone of the roofing shingle, wherein the alignment features is adapted to permit alignment of adjacent roofing shingles during installation on a roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: CERTAINTEED LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. Jenkins, Alex C. Nash, Gregory F. Jacobs
  • Patent number: 11463042
    Abstract: A photovoltaic module includes an encapsulated photovoltaic element and an infrared-transmissive decorative overlay simulating conventional roofing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: CertainTeed LLC
    Inventors: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Gregory F. Jacobs, Ming Liang Shiao
  • Patent number: 11433366
    Abstract: Processes for making algaecidal roofing granules are disclosed. In one aspect, the disclosure provides a method includes providing composite nanoparticles comprising algaecidal nanoparticles and a carrier material; coating granule cores with the coating material to form a coating layer having an exterior surface; and applying the composite nanoparticles to the exterior surface of the coating layer to provide the algaecidal nanoparticles at exterior surfaces of the algaecidal roofing granules. In another aspect of the disclosure, a method includes dispersing composite nanoparticles in a coating material, the composite nanoparticles including a carrier material and algaecidal nanoparticles, then coating the granule cores with the coating material to form a coating layer; and curing the coating layer, the cured coating layer providing algaecidal nanoparticles at exterior surfaces of the algaecidal roofing granules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: CertainTeed LLC
    Inventors: Ming Liang Shiao, Gregory F. Jacobs, Sean X. Zhou
  • Publication number: 20220271704
    Abstract: A photovoltaic module includes an encapsulated photovoltaic element and an infrared-transmissive decorative overlay simulating conventional roofing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Gregory F. Jacobs, Ming Liang Shiao
  • Patent number: 11326348
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to roofing elements and methods for making them. In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a roofing element in the form of a roofing shingle that includes a body of a foamed cured cross-linked polymer, the body having a top surface and a bottom surface, the body extending substantially in a plane and having a thickness in the range of 0.5 mm to 35 mm; and a layer of weather-resistant roofing granules disposed on and adhered at the top surface of roofing element. The roofing element can be made by providing a body of wet foamed curable composition, and allowing the curable composition to cure to provide the body of foamed cured cross-linked polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: CertainTeed LLC
    Inventors: Choung-Houng Lai, Mithun N. Kamath, Jia Liu, Liyan Ma, Gregory F. Jacobs