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).

  • Multilayer article with variegated appearance
    Patent number: 9452560
    Abstract: A variegated capstock for covering a substrate for a building product has polymeric streaks in a non-clear, non-opaque matrix. Rapid cooling of the matrix minimizes formation of crystallites, such that the polymeric streaks become visible through a surface of the non-opaque matrix. The streaks are visible by having a color or an index of refraction different from that of the matrix. The matrix is in one or more layers, and the polymeric streaks are in the layers. The substrate is visible through the non-clear, non-opaque matrix and can appear partially obscured by the non-clear, non-opaque matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: CERTAINTEED CORPORATION
    Inventors: Husnu Kalkanoglu, Gregory F. Jacobs
  • Roofing granules with high solar reflectance, roofing materials with high solar reflectance, and the process of making the same
    Patent number: 9442219
    Abstract: Roofing granules include a core having an average ultraviolet transmission of greater than sixty percent and an average near infrared reflectance of greater than sixty percent and a UV coating layer on the exterior surface. The coating provides UV opacity, while the core provides near infrared reflectance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Ming Liang Shiao, Jennifer A. Millberg, Gregory F. Jacobs
  • Building panel having a foam backed fiber cement substrate
    Patent number: 9434131
    Abstract: A method comprises: providing a fiber cement substrate, and joining a porous, closed cell foam to a substantial portion of a major surface of the fiber cement substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: PLYCEM USA, INC.
    Inventors: Rick James Morse, Robert D. Shaw, Gregory F. Jacobs
  • Roofing granules
    Patent number: 9408383
    Abstract: A biocidal glass composition for use in roofing applications can include glass doped with at least one biocidal agent that includes about 0.01 wt. % to about 50 wt. % of a total weight % of the biocidal glass composition. The biocidal glass composition can be included in a coating on a base particle of a roofing granule. Further included is a process of forming the roofing granule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: CERTAINTEED CORPORATION
    Inventors: Pierre-Olivier Petit, Keith C. Hong, Gregory F. Jacobs, Kamila Plevacova
  • PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE
    Publication number: 20160181446
    Abstract: A photovoltaic module includes an encapsulated photovoltaic element and an infrared-transmissive decorative overlay simulating conventional roofing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Gregory F. Jacobs, Ming Liang Shiao
  • ROOFING SHINGLE WITH ENHANCED SHADOWLINE APPEARANCE
    Publication number: 20160160505
    Abstract: A roofing shingle may include a shingle body having a buttlap portion with a butt edge and a headlap portion. An exposure zone may extend from the butt edge toward the headlap portion and may be configured to be exposed to the environment when the roofing shingle is installed on a roof. The butt edge may be variegated and may include at least one tab. A first shadowline may be on at least a portion of the at least one tab. A second shadowline may be in the exposure zone. The first and second shadowlines may differ from each other in at least one aspect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Robert L. JENKINS, Gregory F. Jacobs
  • System, method and apparatus for thermal energy management in a roof
    Patent number: 9359766
    Abstract: A roof product has a thermal heat storage layer, a vent layer with channels for transferring excess heat through a length of the roof product, and a flame retardant to suppress fire through the vent layer. These three materials form a unitary structure. The roof product may have a radiant layer, the thermal heat storage layer and the vent layer to form the unitary structure. The roof products are assembled in an abutting configuration on the roof of a building. The vent layer vents excess heat from an eave of the roof up to a ridge of the roof and out to atmosphere. The roof products manage thermal energy in the roof by storing thermal heat with the unitary roof product during a heating cycle; venting excess heat through the unitary product; and releasing the stored thermal heat from the unitary product into or out of the building during a cooling cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: CERTAINTEED CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ming L. Shiao, Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Gregory F. Jacobs
  • Roofing products including mixtures of algae-resistant roofing granules
    Patent number: 9334654
    Abstract: Roofing granule mixtures include multiple classes of algae-resistant granules, with each class of algae-resistant granules including at least one algaecide. One class of granules provides immediate algae resistance, while release of algaecide from other granules is delayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Keith C. Hong, Gregory F. Jacobs
  • Photovoltaic Roofing Elements And Photovoltaic Roofing Systems
    Publication number: 20160126885
    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 12, 2016
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Robert D. Livsey, Joseph Charles Gombarick, Peter Chihlas, Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Michael E. Blackburn, Stephen W. Steffes, Gregory F. Jacobs, Michael J. Noone
  • Photovoltaic roofing elements, photovoltaic roofing systems, methods and kits
    Patent number: 9331224
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the photovoltaic generation of electrical energy. The present invention relates more particularly to photovoltaic roofing products for use in photovoltaically generating electrical energy. One aspect of the invention is a photovoltaic roofing element comprising: a flexible roofing substrate; a photovoltaic element disposed on the flexible roofing substrate; and an electrical connector operatively coupled to the photovoltaic element, wherein the flexible roofing substrate has formed therein a recess shaped to at least partially receive the electrical connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen A. Koch, Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Gregory F. Jacobs, Wayne E. Shaw, Robert L. Jenkins, Robert D. Livsey
  • Roofing shingle with enhanced shadowline appearance
    Patent number: 9290942
    Abstract: A roofing shingle may include a shingle body having a buttlap portion with a butt edge and a headlap portion. An exposure zone may extend from the butt edge toward the headlap portion and may be configured to be exposed to the environment when the roofing shingle is installed on a roof. The butt edge may be variegated and may include at least one tab. A first shadowline may be on at least a portion of the at least one tab. A second shadowline may be in the exposure zone. The first and second shadowlines may differ from each other in at least one aspect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: CERTAINTEED CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert L. Jenkins, Gregory F. Jacobs
  • Laminated roofing product including recycled roofing material and method of forming the same
    Patent number: 9290944
    Abstract: A laminated roofing product can include a first sheet including a first coating that is substantially free of recycled roofing material, and a second sheet adjacent to the first sheet. The second sheet can include a second coating having a second sheet recycled roofing material. In another embodiment, the laminated roofing product can include a first sheet including a first sheet recycled roofing material, and a second sheet adjacent to the first sheet. The second sheet can include a second sheet recycled roofing material, wherein the second sheet has a higher recycled roofing content as compared to the first sheet. In another embodiment, a method of forming a laminated roofing product includes laminating a first sheet and a second sheet together. The second sheet has a higher recycled roofing content as compared to the first sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Gregory F. Jacobs, Paul A. Benensky
  • Roof Covering Material and Method of Manufacturing
    Publication number: 20160069081
    Abstract: A roof covering material is provided, as well as its method of manufacture, wherein a substrate, preferably of a fibrous material is provided, with a bituminous material, preferably asphalt coating, on opposite surfaces thereof, with granules being applied to an upper surface thereof and at least partially embedded in the bituminous material, and with a discontinuous top layer applied to the granule/bituminous material. The discontinuous top layer is preferably a polymeric material, and openings are provided therein, for passage of fluids therethrough, to avoid moisture, volatiles, and other fluid materials from being trapped beneath the top layer. Various techniques for application of the various materials, and for chemical treatment, are likewise provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Keith C. Hong, Ming Liang Shiao, Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Gregory F. Jacobs
  • Photovoltaic module
    Patent number: 9276141
    Abstract: A photovoltaic module includes an encapsulated photovoltaic element and an infrared-transmissive decorative overlay simulating conventional roofing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Gregory F. Jacobs, Ming Liang Shiao
  • Photovoltaic roofing elements and photovoltaic roofing systems
    Patent number: 9270224
    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: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Robert D. Livsey, Joseph Charles Gombarick, Jr., Peter Chihlas, Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Michael E. Blackburn, Stephen W. Steffes, Gregory F. Jacobs, Michael J. Noone
  • Roofing product including recycled roofing material
    Patent number: 9259860
    Abstract: A roofing product can include a base material and a first coating including a bituminous material. In one embodiment, the first coating can include recycled roofing material adjacent to the base material. The recycled roofing material has a first recycled roofing content of less than 40 weight %. In another embodiment, the roofing product can include a base material and a first coating including a bituminous material. The first coating is adjacent to the base material. The roofing product can also include particles along a first exposed surface of the roofing product, wherein the particles include recycled roofing material particles. Methods of forming such roofing products are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Gregory F. Jacobs, Paul A. Benensky
  • Roll Starter Roofing Product With Reinforcement Component
    Publication number: 20160024794
    Abstract: A roll starter roofing product includes a starter sheet and a reinforcement component applied to the starter sheet. The starter sheet includes an adhesive portion which is operable to be adhesively applied to a roof deck surface and an overhanging portion operable to extend over an edge of the roof deck surface. The reinforcement component is operable to resist bending of the overhanging portion in a direction transverse to the edge of the roof deck surface upon installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Robert L Jenkins, Gregory F Jacobs
  • Roof covering material and method of manufacturing
    Patent number: 9217249
    Abstract: A roof covering material is provided, as well as its method of manufacture, wherein a substrate, preferably of a fibrous material is provided, with a bituminous material, preferably asphalt coating, on opposite surfaces thereof, with granules being applied to an upper surface thereof and at least partially embedded in the bituminous material, and with a discontinuous top layer applied to the granule/bituminous material. The discontinuous top layer is preferably a polymeric material, and openings are provided therein, for passage of fluids therethrough, to avoid moisture, volatiles, and other fluid materials from being trapped beneath the top layer. Various techniques for application of the various materials, and for chemical treatment, are likewise provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Keith C. Hong, Ming-Liang Shiao, Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Gregory F. Jacobs
  • Roofing products, photovoltaic roofing elements and systems using them
    Patent number: 9217584
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to roofing products. The present invention relates more particularly to roofing products for use with photovoltaic elements, and to photovoltaic systems that include one or more photovoltaic elements joined to a roofing substrate. In one embodiment, a roofing product includes a flexible roofing substrate having a top surface, the top surface having one or more granule-coated zones thereon capable of acting as a receptor zone or an exposure zone, each zone being adapted to receive one or more photovoltaic elements; and an adhesive suitable for securing photovoltaic elements to one or more of the granule-coated zones, the adhesive capable of forming a bond to the granules and the top surface of the flexible roofing substrate and to the bottom surface of the photovoltaic elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Gregory F. Jacobs, Peter Chihlas
  • Photovoltaic roofing elements
    Patent number: 9202955
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the photovoltaic generation of electrical energy. The present invention relates more particularly to photovoltaic roofing products for use in photovoltaically generating electrical energy. One aspect of the invention is a photovoltaic roofing element including a roofing substrate; a photovoltaic element disposed on the roofing substrate; an electrical connector operatively connected to the photovoltaic element, the electrical connector having a top side, a down-roof side and an electrical terminus; and a shield disposed adjacent the electrical terminus of the electrical connector on its down-roof side, its top side, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Robert D. Livsey, Robert L. Jenkins, Gregory F. Jacobs