Patents by Inventor John W. Lubker, II
John W. Lubker, II 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).
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Patent number: 9855728Abstract: A protective drainage wrap comprises a cross-woven material portion, cross-laminate material portion or mesh material portion in first and second directions and a breathable solid layer portion. The material in the first and second directions comprises a polyolefin, polyester, nylon or combinations thereof. The first direction being roughly perpendicular to the second direction. The cross-woven, cross-laminate or mesh material portions being adapted to facilitate a drainage path. The breathable solid layer portion is attached to the cross-woven material portion, cross-laminate material portion or mesh material portion. The breathable solid layer portion is adapted to allow water vapor to flow therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2017Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Kingspan Insulation LLCInventor: John W. Lubker, II
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Publication number: 20170210099Abstract: A protective drainage wrap comprises a cross-woven material portion, cross-laminate material portion or mesh material portion in first and second directions and a breathable solid layer portion. The material in the first and second directions comprises a polyolefin, polyester, nylon or combinations thereof. The first direction being roughly perpendicular to the second direction. The cross-woven, cross-laminate or mesh material portions being adapted to facilitate a drainage path. The breathable solid layer portion is attached to the cross-woven material portion, cross-laminate material portion or mesh material portion. The breathable solid layer portion is adapted to allow water vapor to flow therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventor: John W. LUBKER, II
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Patent number: 9656445Abstract: A protective drainage wrap comprises a cross-woven material portion, cross-laminate material portion or mesh material portion in first and second directions and a breathable solid layer portion. The material in the first and second directions comprises a polyolefin, polyester, nylon or combinations thereof. The first direction being roughly perpendicular to the second direction. The cross-woven, cross-laminate or mesh material portions being adapted to facilitate a drainage path. The breathable solid layer portion is attached to the cross-woven material portion, cross-laminate material portion or mesh material portion. The breathable solid layer portion is adapted to allow water vapor to flow therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2006Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Kingspan Insulation LLCInventor: John W. Lubker, II
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Patent number: 8572917Abstract: An underlayment with improved drainage is disclosed. Particularly, the invention relates to an underlayment board having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the board further includes a top edge and a bottom edge and includes at least one channel defined in the first surface with each of the at least one channel extending from the top edge to the bottom edge to form a drainage path therebetween. More particularly, the underlayment board can include at least one funnel defined proximate at least the top edge or the bottom edge, wherein the at least one funnel is in fluid communication with a corresponding one of the at least one channel. A method of finishing an exterior of a structural substrate and a building assembly are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2007Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: PACTIV LLCInventors: Mark R. Gartz, John W. Lubker, II, Douglas S. Nordgren, Peter James Everett
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Patent number: 8334223Abstract: A protective drainage wrap includes a mesh and a coating applied to the mesh. The coating is applied to the mesh to form a plurality of interstices, the interstices being configured to facilitate transfer of water vapor therethrough. The mesh includes material extending in a first direction and in a second direction. The material in the first direction includes a polyolefin, polyester, nylon or combinations thereof and has a first thickness. The material in the second direction includes a polyolefin, polyester, nylon or combinations thereof and has a second thickness. The second thickness is at least about twice the first thickness so as to assist in providing drainage for moisture build-up. The material in the second direction can be yarn. The coating includes a polyolefin, polyester, nylon or combinations thereof. A process for the preparation of the protective drainage wrap is provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2005Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Pactiv CorporationInventor: John W. Lubker, II
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Patent number: 7343716Abstract: A sheathing adapted to be fastened to at least one wall supporting structure comprises at least two layers. The first layer comprises a polymeric foam layer. The second layer comprises a polymeric scrim and is located adjacent to the first layer. The second layer reinforces its periphery so as to inhibit the failure of the scrim. The reinforced periphery may include a selvage tuck or a folded-edge.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2005Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Pactiv CorporationInventors: Douglas S. Nordgren, John W. Lubker, II
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Patent number: 7196024Abstract: A protective drainage wrap comprises a first portion, a second portion and a solid sheet portion. The first portion comprises cross-woven or cross-laminate material in the machine direction and in the transverse direction. The material in the machine direction comprises a polyolefin, polyester, nylon or combinations thereof and has a first thickness. The material in the transverse direction comprises a polyolefin, polyester, nylon or combinations thereof and has a second thickness. The second thickness is at least about 2 times greater than the first thickness so as to assist in providing drainage for moisture build-up. The second portion is a coating comprising a polyolefin, polyester, nylon or combinations thereof. The first and second portions are located adjacent to each other. The solid sheet portion comprises a polyolefin, polyester, nylon or combinations thereof. The solid sheet portion is attached to at least one of the first portion and the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2004Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Assignee: Pactiv CorporationInventor: John W. Lubker, II
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Patent number: 7100337Abstract: A sheathing adapted to be fastened to at least one wall supporting structure comprises at least two layers. The first layer comprises a polymeric foam layer. The second layer comprises a polymeric scrim and is located adjacent to the first layer. The second layer has a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is located near the periphery of the polymeric scrim layer. The first portion has a first machine direction (MD) scrim count number and a first transverse direction (TD) scrim count number, and the second portion has a second MD scrim count number and a second TD scrim count number. At least one of the second MD scrim count number and the second TD scrim count number is greater than the respective first MD scrim count number or the first TD scrim count number so as to inhibit failure of the scrim.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2000Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: PACTIV CorporationInventors: Douglas S. Nordgren, John W. Lubker II, Kenneth Franklin
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Patent number: 7093397Abstract: A sheathing adapted to be fastened to at least one wall supporting structure comprises at least two layers. The first layer comprises a polymeric foam layer. The second layer comprises a polymeric scrim and is located adjacent to the first layer. The second layer has a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is located near the periphery of the polymeric scrim layer. The first portion has a first machine direction (MD) scrim count number and a first transverse direction (TD) scrim count number, and the second portion has a second MD scrim count number and a second TD scrim count number. At least one of the second MD scrim count number and the second TD scrim count number is greater than the respective first MD scrim count number or the first TD scrim count number so as to inhibit failure of the scrim.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2004Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: Pactiv CorporationInventors: Douglas S. Nordgren, John W. Lubker, II, Kenneth Franklin
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Patent number: 7082733Abstract: A sheathing adapted to be fastened to at least one wall supporting structure comprises at least two layers. The first layer comprises a polymeric foam layer. The second layer comprises a polymeric scrim and is located adjacent to the first layer. The second layer reinforces its periphery so as to inhibit the failure of the scrim. The reinforced periphery may include a selvage tuck or a folded-edge.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2002Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Pactiv CorporationInventors: Douglas S. Nordgren, John W. Lubker, II
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Patent number: 6869901Abstract: A protective drainage wrap comprises a first portion, a second portion and a solid sheet portion. The first portion comprises cross-woven or cross-laminate material in the machine direction and in the transverse direction. The material in the machine direction comprises a polyolefin, polyester, nylon or combinations thereof and has a first thickness The material in the transverse direction comprises a polyolefin, polyester, nylon or combinations thereof and has a second thickness. The second thickness is at least about 2 times greater than the first thickness so as to assist in providing drainage for moisture build-up The second portion is a coating comprising a polyolefin, polyester, nylon or combinations thereof The first and second portions are located adjacent to each other The solid sheet portion comprises a polyolefin, polyester, nylon or combinations thereof The solid sheet portion is attached to at least one of the first portion and the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2002Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: Pactiv CorporationInventor: John W. Lubker, II
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Patent number: 6761006Abstract: A protective drainage wrap comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion comprises cross-woven or cross-laminate material in the machine direction and in the transverse direction. The material in the machine direction comprises a polyolefin, polyester, nylon or combinations thereof and has a first thickness. The material in the transverse direction comprises a polyolefin, polyester, nylon or combinations thereof and has a second thickness. The second thickness is at least about 2 times greater than the first thickness so as to assist in providing drainage for moisture build-up. The second portion is a coating comprising a polyolefin, polyester, nylon or combinations thereof. The first and second portions are located adjacent to each other. According to one embodiment, the material in the transverse direction is yarn.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2003Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Assignee: Pactiv CorporationInventor: John W. Lubker, II
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Patent number: 6745535Abstract: A sheathing adapted to be fastened to at least one wall supporting structure comprises at least two layers. The first layer comprises a polymeric foam layer. The second layer comprises a polymeric scrim and is located adjacent to the first layer. The second layer reinforces its periphery so as to inhibit the failure of the scrim. The reinforced periphery may include a selvage tuck or a folded-edge.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2002Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: Pactiv CorporationInventors: Douglas S. Nordgren, John W. Lubker, II
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Patent number: 6550212Abstract: A protective drainage wrap comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion comprises cross-woven or cross-laminate material in the machine direction and in the transverse direction. The material in the machine direction comprises a polyolefin, polyester, nylon or combinations thereof and has a first thickness. The material in the transverse direction comprises a polyolefin, polyester, nylon or combinations thereof and has a second thickness. The second thickness is at least about 2 times greater than the first thickness so as to assist in providing drainage for moisture build-up. The second portion is a coating comprising a polyolefin, polyester, nylon or combinations thereof. The first and second portions are located adjacent to each other. According to one embodiment, the material in the transverse direction is yarn.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2001Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: Pactiv CorporationInventor: John W. Lubker, II
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Patent number: 6536176Abstract: A sheathing adapted to be fastened to at least one wall supporting structure comprises at least two layers. The first layer comprises a polymeric foam layer. The second layer comprises a polymeric scrim and is located adjacent to the first layer. The second layer reinforces its periphery so as to inhibit the failure of the scrim. The reinforced periphery may include a selvage tuck or a folded-edge.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1999Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Pactiv CorporationInventors: Douglas S. Nordgren, John W. Lubker, II
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Patent number: 6418610Abstract: A method for using a support backer board system and siding. The support backer board system comprises at least a first layer. The first layer is made from a material selected from the group consisting of alkenyl aromatic polymers, polyolefins, polyethylene terephthalate, polyesters, and combinations thereof. The board system is thermoformed into a desired shape with the desired shape being generally contour to the selected siding. The siding is attached to the board system so as to provide support thereto. In one process, the siding may be vinyl.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2001Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: Pactiv CorporationInventors: John W. Lubker, II, Gregg A. Hebert
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Patent number: 6263574Abstract: A method for using a support backer board system and siding. The support backer board system comprises at least a first layer. The first layer is made from a material selected from the group consisting of alkenyl aromatic polymers, polyolefins, polyethylene terephthalate, polyesters, and combinations thereof. The board system is thermoformed into a desired shape with the desired shape being generally contour to the selected siding. The siding is attached to the board system so as to provide support thereto. In one process, the siding may be vinyl.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1999Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Assignee: Tenneco Packaging Inc.Inventors: John W. Lubker, II, Gregg A. Hebert
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Patent number: 6067770Abstract: A method for using a foam condensation board system in a building according to one embodiment comprises the steps of: providing a foam condensation board system, providing a building having a roof and a roof supporting structure, and installing the foam condensation board system to the roof supporting structure. The foam condensation board system comprises at least a first layer, a second layer, a third layer, a fourth layer, and a fifth layer. The first layer is made from a material selected from the group consisting of alkenyl aromatic polymers, polyolefins, polyethylene terephthalate, polyesters, and combinations thereof. The second and fourth layers are independently made from a material selected from the group consisting of alkenyl aromatic polymers, polyolefins, polyethylene terephthalate, adhesives, and combinations thereof. The third layer is made from a material selected from the group consisting of alkenyl aromatic polymers, polyethylene terephthalate, and combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1998Date of Patent: May 30, 2000Assignee: Pactiv CorporationInventors: John W. Lubker, II, Edward C. LeDuc