Patents by Inventor Jim Svec

Jim Svec 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).

  • Publication number: 20250066569
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an article comprising a reinforced glass mat. In some embodiments, the reinforced glass mat includes a glass mat and a reinforcement material. In some embodiments, the glass mat includes a web of glass fibers. In some embodiments, the reinforcement material is embedded into the web of glass fibers of the glass mat. In some embodiments, the reinforced glass mat includes a sufficient amount of the reinforcement material, so as to result in a nail shank shear resistance of 13 lbs to 17 lbs, when the article is tested according to ASTM 1761 at 140° F. Methods of making the article, specific embodiments of the reinforcement material in the form of a polymeric binder, and methods of forming a roofing shingle from the article are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Ming-Liang Shiao, Jim Svec, Brian Lee
  • Publication number: 20240209631
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an roofing shingle comprising a low penetration point asphalt reinforced glass mat. In some embodiments, the reinforced glass mat comprises a glass mat and a reinforcement material. In some embodiments, the glass mat comprises a web of glass fibers. In some embodiments, the reinforcement material is embedded into the web of glass fibers of the glass mat. In some embodiments, the reinforced glass mat comprises a sufficient amount of the reinforcement material, so as to result in a nail shank shear resistance of 13 lbs to 17 lbs, according to ASTM 1761 at 140° F. Methods of making the roofing shingle and methods of forming a roofing shingle from the roofing shingle are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2024
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventors: Ming-Liang Shiao, Jim Svec, Brian Lee
  • Patent number: 11946252
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an roofing shingle comprising a low penetration point asphalt reinforced glass mat. In some embodiments, the reinforced glass mat comprises a glass mat and a reinforcement material. In some embodiments, the glass mat comprises a web of glass fibers. In some embodiments, the reinforcement material is embedded into the web of glass fibers of the glass mat. In some embodiments, the reinforced glass mat comprises a sufficient amount of the reinforcement material, so as to result in a nail shank shear resistance of 13 lbs to 17 lbs, according to ASTM 1761 at 140° F. Methods of making the roofing shingle and methods of forming a roofing shingle from the roofing shingle are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Ming-Liang Shiao, Jim Svec, Brian Lee
  • Publication number: 20240052120
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an article comprising a reinforced glass mat. In some embodiments, the reinforced glass mat includes a glass mat and a reinforcement material. In some embodiments, the glass mat includes a web of glass fibers. In some embodiments, the reinforcement material is embedded into the web of glass fibers of the glass mat. In some embodiments, the reinforced glass mat includes a sufficient amount of the reinforcement material, so as to result in a nail shank shear resistance of 13 lbs to 17 lbs, when the article is tested according to ASTM 1761 at 140° F. Methods of making the article, specific embodiments of the reinforcement material in the form of a polymeric binder, and methods of forming a roofing shingle from the article are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Ming-Liang Shiao, Jim Svec, Brian Lee
  • Patent number: 11834562
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an article comprising a reinforced glass mat. In some embodiments, the reinforced glass mat includes a glass mat and a reinforcement material. In some embodiments, the glass mat includes a web of glass fibers. In some embodiments, the reinforcement material is embedded into the web of glass fibers of the glass mat. In some embodiments, the reinforced glass mat includes a sufficient amount of the reinforcement material, so as to result in a nail shank shear resistance of 13 lbs to 17 lbs, when the article is tested according to ASTM 1761 at 140° F. Methods of making the article, specific embodiments of the reinforcement material in the form of a polymeric binder, and methods of forming a roofing shingle from the article are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Ming-Liang Shiao, Jim Svec, Brian Lee
  • Publication number: 20230015974
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an article comprising a reinforced glass mat. In some embodiments, the reinforced glass mat includes a glass mat and a reinforcement material. In some embodiments, the glass mat includes a web of glass fibers. In some embodiments, the reinforcement material is embedded into the web of glass fibers of the glass mat. In some embodiments, the reinforced glass mat includes a sufficient amount of the reinforcement material, so as to result in a nail shank shear resistance of 13 lbs to 17 lbs, when the article is tested according to ASTM 1761 at 140° F. Methods of making the article, specific embodiments of the reinforcement material in the form of a polymeric binder, and methods of forming a roofing shingle from the article are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Ming-Liang Shiao, Jim Svec, Brian Lee
  • Publication number: 20220127851
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an roofing shingle comprising a low penetration point asphalt reinforced glass mat. In some embodiments, the reinforced glass mat comprises a glass mat and a reinforcement material. In some embodiments, the glass mat comprises a web of glass fibers. In some embodiments, the reinforcement material is embedded into the web of glass fibers of the glass mat. In some embodiments, the reinforced glass mat comprises a sufficient amount of the reinforcement material, so as to result in a nail shank shear resistance of 13 lbs to 17 lbs, according to ASTM 1761 at 140° F. Methods of making the roofing shingle and methods of forming a roofing shingle from the roofing shingle are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Ming-Liang Shiao, Jim Svec, Brian Lee
  • Patent number: D981601
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Jim Svec, Ming-Liang Shiao, Dan Boss
  • Patent number: D982187
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Jim Svec, Ming-Liang Shiao, Dan Boss
  • Patent number: D982188
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Jim Svec, Ming-Liang Shiao, Dan Boss
  • Patent number: D982189
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Jim Svec, Ming-Liang Shiao, Dan Boss
  • Patent number: D982190
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Jim Svec, Ming-Liang Shiao, Dan Boss
  • Patent number: D983420
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Jim Svec, Ming-Liang Shiao, Dan Boss
  • Patent number: D983421
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Jim Svec, Ming-Liang Shiao, Dan Boss
  • Patent number: D983422
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Jim Svec, Ming-Liang Shiao, Dan Boss
  • Patent number: D984681
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Jim Svec, Ming-Liang Shiao, Dan Boss
  • Patent number: D984682
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Jim Svec, Ming-Liang Shiao, Dan Boss
  • Patent number: D987124
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Jim Svec, Ming-Liang Shiao, Dan Boss
  • Patent number: D994912
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Jim Svec, Ming-Liang Shiao, Dan Boss
  • Patent number: D1023348
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: BMIC LLC
    Inventors: Jim Svec, Ming-Liang Shiao, Dan Boss