Patents by Inventor Isaac Bernard Rufus

Isaac Bernard Rufus 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: 11965336
    Abstract: This invention, in embodiments, relates to non-asphaltic coatings for roofing materials, to roofing materials made therefrom and to methods of preparing such coatings and roofing materials. By blending thermoplastic polymers with appropriate fillers and/or recycled materials, a composition is produced that can be pressed into a desired shape, or that can be additionally mixed with oils, resins and/or waxes to provide a liquid that can be poured onto an appropriate substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Daniel E. Boss, Denis Muki Tibah, Isaac Bernard Rufus, Adem Chich, Overton Williams, Wilson Cheung
  • Patent number: 11939773
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to roofing composites. In some embodiments, the roofing composite includes a first layer having a top surface. In some embodiments, the top surface of the first layer comprises a first embossed surface portion, a second embossed surface portion, and a flat surface portion between the first and second embossed surface portions. In some embodiments, the flat surface portion is between the first and second embossed surface portions. In some embodiments, the roofing composite is configured to attach to a roof structure, such as a roof deck. Methods of forming roofing composited are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Isaac Bernard Rufus, Adem Chich, Richard Chin, Michael Dougherty
  • Publication number: 20240052221
    Abstract: Non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method comprising: obtaining asphalt shingle waste (ASW) and performing grinding, screening, and separating steps on the ASW. In some embodiments, granules are removed from the ASW. In some embodiments, the method transforms ASW into ASW powder. In some embodiments, the ASW powder is formed into a plurality of briquettes. In some embodiments, at least one of: the ASW powder, the plurality of briquettes, or any combination thereof is fed into a mixing process that results in an ASW powder filled coating. In some embodiments, the ASW powder is formed into an adhesive composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Dale Kelley, James Svec, Michael T. Ferraro, Kirby Erickson, Paul Richardson, Kris Edelsward, Isaac Bernard Rufus, Adem Chich, Overton Williams, Richard Chin, Michael Dougherty
  • Patent number: 11802228
    Abstract: Non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method comprising: obtaining asphalt shingle waste (ASW) and performing grinding, screening, and separating steps on the ASW. In some embodiments, granules are removed from the ASW. In some embodiments, the method transforms ASW into ASW powder. In some embodiments, the ASW powder is formed into a plurality of briquettes. In some embodiments, at least one of: the ASW powder, the plurality of briquettes, or any combination thereof is fed into a mixing process that results in an ASW powder filled coating. In some embodiments, the ASW powder is formed into an adhesive composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Dale Kelley, James Svec, Michael T. Ferraro, Kirby Erickson, Paul Richardson, Kris Edelsward, Isaac Bernard Rufus, Adem Chich, Overton Williams, Richard Chin, Michael Dougherty
  • Publication number: 20230323175
    Abstract: A roofing system includes a roofing membrane. The roofing membrane has a surface energy of 40 mN/m or less. The roofing system includes a roofing substrate. The roofing system includes an adhesive disposed between the roofing membrane and the roofing substrate. The adhesive includes a styrenic block copolymer. The styrenic block copolymer is present in an amount of 0.5 wt. % to 30 wt. % based on a total weight of the adhesive. The adhesive includes asphalt. The asphalt is present in an amount of 70 wt. % to 99.5 wt. % based on the total weight of the adhesive. A ratio of the styrenic block copolymer to the asphalt in the adhesive is 1:11 to 1:3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Isaac Bernard Rufus, Adem Chich, Michael Dougherty, Richard Chin, Overton Williams
  • Publication number: 20230050372
    Abstract: This invention, in embodiments, relates to a roll comprising a roofing material. The roofing material includes a substrate having a first side and a second side, and a film layer attached to at least one of the first side or the second side of the substrate, the film layer comprising a polymer and having a thickness of 0.5 mils to 100 mils. A single layer of the roofing material achieves a Class A rating for steep slope roofing systems when tested according to UL 790 and/or ASTM E-108 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings. This invention, in embodiments, further relates to a roofing material and a steep slope roofing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Isaac Bernard Rufus, Adem Chich, Richard Chin, Michael Dougherty, Overton Williams
  • Publication number: 20230015429
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to roofing systems including a substrate and adhesive formulations that are free of asphalt or substantially free of asphalt. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods of making one or more adhesive formulations that are free of asphalt or substantially free of asphalt. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to systems utilizing one or more adhesive formulations that are free of asphalt or substantially free of asphalt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Isaac Bernard Rufus, Adem Chich, Overton Williams, Richard Chin, Michael Dougherty, Ramil Marcelo L. Mercado, Jarod L. Krajca
  • Publication number: 20230003026
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to roofing composites. In some embodiments, the roofing composite includes a first layer having a top surface. In some embodiments, the top surface of the first layer comprises a first embossed surface portion, a second embossed surface portion, and a flat surface portion between the first and second embossed surface portions. In some embodiments, the flat surface portion is between the first and second embossed surface portions. In some embodiments, the roofing composite is configured to attach to a roof structure, such as a roof deck. Methods of forming roofing composited are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Isaac Bernard Rufus, Adem Chich, Richard Chin, Michael Dougherty
  • Publication number: 20220403221
    Abstract: Non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method comprising: obtaining asphalt shingle waste (ASW) and performing grinding, screening, and separating steps on the ASW. In some embodiments, granules are removed from the ASW. In some embodiments, the method transforms ASW into ASW powder. In some embodiments, the ASW powder is formed into a plurality of briquettes. In some embodiments, at least one of: the ASW powder, the plurality of briquettes, or any combination thereof is fed into a mixing process that results in an ASW powder filled coating. In some embodiments, the ASW powder is formed into an adhesive composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Dale Kelley, James Svec, Michael T. Ferraro, Kirby Erickson, Paul Richardson, Kris Edelsward, Isaac Bernard Rufus, Adem Chich, Overton Williams, Richard Chin, Michael Dougherty
  • Publication number: 20220389717
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to roofing systems. In some embodiments, the roofing system includes a deck, a roofing material, and an underlayment configured to be positioned between the roofing material and the deck. In some embodiments, the underlayment comprises a foil layer and an adhesive layer that is attached to the foil layer and configured to be attached to the deck. Methods of manufacturing roofing systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Isaac Bernard Rufus, Adem Chich, Richard Chin, Michael Dougherty
  • Patent number: 11454028
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to roofing composites. In some embodiments, the roofing composite includes a first layer having a top surface. In some embodiments, the top surface of the first layer comprises a first embossed surface portion, a second embossed surface portion, and a flat surface portion between the first and second embossed surface portions. In some embodiments, the flat surface portion is between the first and second embossed surface portions. In some embodiments, the roofing composite is configured to attach to a roof structure, such as a roof deck. Methods of forming roofing composited are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Isaac Bernard Rufus, Adem Chich, Richard Chin, Michael Dougherty
  • Patent number: 11441316
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to roofing systems. In some embodiments, the roofing system includes a deck, a roofing material, and an underlayment configured to be positioned between the roofing material and the deck. In some embodiments, the underlayment comprises a foil layer and an adhesive layer that is attached to the foil layer and attachable to the deck. Methods of manufacturing roofing systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Isaac Bernard Rufus, Adem Chich, Richard Chin, Michael Dougherty
  • Patent number: 11401449
    Abstract: Non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method comprising: obtaining asphalt shingle waste (ASW) and performing grinding, screening, and separating steps on the ASW. In some embodiments, granules are removed from the ASW. In some embodiments, the method transforms ASW into ASW powder. In some embodiments, the ASW powder is formed into a plurality of briquettes. In some embodiments, at least one of: the ASW powder, the plurality of briquettes, or any combination thereof is fed into a mixing process that results in an ASW powder filled coating. In some embodiments, the ASW powder is formed into an adhesive composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Dale Kelley, James Svec, Michael T. Ferraro, Kirby Erickson, Paul Richardson, Kris Edelsward, Isaac Bernard Rufus, Adem Chich, Overton Williams, Richard Chin, Michael Dougherty
  • Patent number: 11396617
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to roofing systems including a substrate and adhesive formulations that are free of asphalt or substantially free of asphalt. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods of making one or more adhesive formulations that are free of asphalt or substantially free of asphalt. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to systems utilizing one or more adhesive formulations that are free of asphalt or substantially free of asphalt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Isaac Bernard Rufus, Adem Chich, Overton Williams, Richard Chin, Michael Dougherty, Ramil Marcelo L. Mercado, Jarod L. Krajca
  • Publication number: 20220136249
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to roofing systems. In some embodiments, the roofing system includes a deck, a roofing material, and an underlayment configured to be positioned between the roofing material and the deck. In some embodiments, the underlayment comprises a foil layer and an adhesive layer that is attached to the foil layer and configured to be attached to the deck. Methods of manufacturing roofing systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Isaac Bernard Rufus, Adem Chich, Richard Chin, Michael Dougherty
  • Publication number: 20220098865
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to roofing composites. In some embodiments, the roofing composite includes a first layer having a top surface. In some embodiments, the top surface of the first layer comprises a first embossed surface portion, a second embossed surface portion, and a flat surface portion between the first and second embossed surface portions. In some embodiments, the flat surface portion is between the first and second embossed surface portions. In some embodiments, the roofing composite is configured to attach to a roof structure, such as a roof deck. Methods of forming roofing composited are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Isaac Bernard Rufus, Adem Chich, Richard Chin, Michael Dougherty
  • Publication number: 20220064501
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to roofing systems including a substrate and adhesive formulations that are free of asphalt or substantially free of asphalt. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods of making one or more adhesive formulations that are free of asphalt or substantially free of asphalt. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to systems utilizing one or more adhesive formulations that are free of asphalt or substantially free of asphalt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Isaac Bernard Rufus, Adem Chich, Overton Williams, Richard Chin, Michael Dougherty, Ramil Marcelo L. Mercado, Jarod L. Krajca
  • Publication number: 20210087443
    Abstract: Non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method comprising: obtaining asphalt shingle waste (ASW) and performing grinding, screening, and separating steps on the ASW. In some embodiments, granules are removed from the ASW. In some embodiments, the method transforms ASW into ASW powder. In some embodiments, the ASW powder is formed into a plurality of briquettes. In some embodiments, at least one of: the ASW powder, the plurality of briquettes, or any combination thereof is fed into a mixing process that results in an ASW powder filled coating. In some embodiments, the ASW powder is formed into an adhesive composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Dale Kelley, James Svec, Michael T. Ferraro, Kirby Erickson, Paul Richardson, Kris Edelsward, Isaac Bernard Rufus, Adem Chich, Overton Williams, Richard Chin, Michael Dougherty
  • Publication number: 20210040743
    Abstract: This invention, in embodiments, relates to non-asphaltic coatings for roofing materials, to roofing materials made therefrom and to methods of preparing such coatings and roofing materials. By blending thermoplastic polymers with appropriate fillers and/or recycled materials, a composition is produced that can be pressed into a desired shape, or that can be additionally mixed with oils, resins and/or waxes to provide a liquid that can be poured onto an appropriate substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel E. Boss, Denis Muki Tibah, Isaac Bernard Rufus, Adem Chich, Overton Williams, Wilson Cheung, Richard Chin, Michael Dougherty
  • Publication number: 20200224419
    Abstract: This invention, in embodiments, relates to non-asphaltic coatings for roofing materials, to roofing materials made therefrom and to methods of preparing such coatings and roofing materials. By blending thermoplastic polymers with appropriate fillers and/or recycled materials, a composition is produced that can be pressed into a desired shape, or that can be additionally mixed with oils, resins and/or waxes to provide a liquid that can be poured onto an appropriate substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel E. Boss, Denis Muki Tibah, Isaac Bernard Rufus, Adem Chich, Overton Williams, Wilson Cheung