Patents by Inventor L. William Zahner, III
L. William Zahner, III 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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Publication number: 20210080936Abstract: A method of machining a metal panel to impart a 2-dimensional representation of an image and a 3-dimensional representation of a dimensional design on the metal panel. An image file is received and converted to at least one image control file. A dimensional design file is received and converted to at least one dimensional design control file. The metal panel is then machined in accordance with the image control file to transfer the representation of the image on the metal panel and machined in accordance with the dimensional design control file to transfer the representation of the dimensional design on the metal panel adjacent to the representation of the image.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: A. Zahner CompanyInventors: L. William Zahner, III, Joseph M. Kamm
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Patent number: 8726512Abstract: A contoured metal building panel comprising an inner layer formed from a piece of flexible material that has been manipulated to create contours along its surface and an outer coating that substantially encases and hardens the flexible material so that the contours are substantially rigid and fixed.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2009Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: A. Zahner CompanyInventors: L. William Zahner, III, Reilly Hoffman
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Publication number: 20120258331Abstract: A contoured metal building panel comprising an inner layer formed from a piece of flexible material that has been manipulated to create contours along its surface and an outer coating that substantially encases and hardens the flexible material so that the contours are substantially rigid and fixed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: A. ZAHNER COMPANYInventors: L. William Zahner, III, Reilly Hoffman
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Publication number: 20120258333Abstract: A contoured metal building panel comprising an inner layer formed from a piece of flexible material that has been manipulated to create contours along its surface and an outer coating that substantially encases and hardens the flexible material so that the contours are substantially rigid and fixed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: A. ZAHNER COMPANYInventors: L. William Zahner, III, Reilly Hoffman
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Patent number: 8216027Abstract: An apparatus for applying a lightly scratched surface to a metal sample comprises a motor, a disk, a frame, a motion guidance unit, and a plurality of springs. The motor may provide a rotational motion to the disk which includes abrasive elements configured to create a plurality of microscopic scratches on the surface of the metal sample. The frame may include a bottom wall with an opening in which the motor is positioned. The motion guidance unit may retain the frame and guide the motion of the motor across the surface of the metal sample. The plurality of springs may couple the motor to the bottom wall of the frame in order to suspend the motor within the opening of the bottom wall and to allow lateral motion of the motor and the disk while the motor is rotating.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2009Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: A. Zahner CompanyInventor: L. William Zahner, III
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Publication number: 20100233942Abstract: An apparatus for applying a lightly scratched surface to a metal sample comprises a motor, a disk, a frame, a motion guidance unit, and a plurality of springs. The motor may provide a rotational motion to the disk which includes abrasive elements configured to create a plurality of microscopic scratches on the surface of the metal sample. The frame may include a bottom wall with an opening in which the motor is positioned. The motion guidance unit may retain the frame and guide the motion of the motor across the surface of the metal sample. The plurality of springs may couple the motor to the bottom wall of the frame in order to suspend the motor within the opening of the bottom wall and to allow lateral motion of the motor and the disk while the motor is rotating.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: A. Zahner CompanyInventor: L. William Zahner, III
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Publication number: 20100218363Abstract: A contoured metal building panel comprising an inner layer formed from a piece of flexible material that has been manipulated to create contours along its surface and an outer coating that substantially encases and hardens the flexible material so that the contours are substantially rigid and fixed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: A. Zahner CompanyInventors: L. William Zahner, III, Reilly Hoffman
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Patent number: 7784243Abstract: An I-beam (10) comprises a first D-shaped flange (20) and a second D-shaped flange (60) connected by a web (100). Each flange includes a planar segment (30,70) and a curved segment (40,80). A lip (50,90) depends from the planar segment (30,70) of each flange (20,60) and is adapted to be attached to the web (100). The curved segment (40,70) of each flange (20,60) includes an outer surface (42,82) and an outer surface (44,84). The outer surface (42,82) is serrated to grip a wall panel or other structure attached to the flange (20,80) and the inner surface includes ridges (46,86) to strengthen the flange (20,60).Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2008Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: A. Zahner CompanyInventor: L. William Zahner, III
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Patent number: 7434366Abstract: An I-beam (10) comprises a first D-shaped flange (20) and a second D-shaped flange (60) connected by a web (100). Each flange includes a planar segment (30,70) and a curved segment (40,80). A lip (50,90) depends from the planar segment (30,70) of each flange (20,60) and is adapted to be attached to the web (100). The curved segment (40,70) of each flange (20,60) includes an outer surface (42,82) and an outer surface (44,84). The outer surface (42,82) is serrated to grip a wall panel or other structure attached to the flange (20,80) and the inner surface includes ridges (46,86) to strengthen the flange (20,60).Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2005Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: A. Zahner CompanyInventor: L. William Zahner, III
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Patent number: 7210273Abstract: A panel attachment system (10) comprising a plurality of covering panels (12), a plurality of retaining members (16) to hold the panels (12), and a plurality of mounting structures (18) to secure the retaining members (16) to a surface (20). The panels (12) are held to the retaining members (16) through the use of protruding locking members (32) formed on the panels (12) which interlock with a slot (48) formed on the retaining member (16). The panels (12) may be coupled to the retaining members (16) without the need for precise alignment, thereby expediting the installation of the surface (20). The retaining members (16) additionally contain a drainage channel (50) to carry water and other debris away from the surface (20).Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2003Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: A. Zahner CompanyInventor: L. William Zahner, III
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Patent number: 5394666Abstract: A metal roof panel attachment system produces a finished roof surface presenting an overall smooth, planar configuration. Adjacent planar panels are attached to secondary support members which form a recessed joint incorporating a concealed drainage channel. Front and rear eave and rake sections are installed at the perimeter of the roof to form a finished, moisture-proof joint between the roof and walls. An outwardly extending flange directs water flow away from the walls of the structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 1994Date of Patent: March 7, 1995Assignee: A. Zahner Sheet Metal CompanyInventor: L. William Zahner, III
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Patent number: 5272849Abstract: An improved roof covering system (10) includes roof panels (12), joint areas (14), joint covers (16), and securing assemblies (18). The joint covers (16) include transversely extending locking tabs (40). The securing assembly includes clips (36) having vertically oriented slots (38) for engaging the tabs (40). The cover (16) is thereby secured over the joint (14) in weathertight relationship without the use of exposed fasteners while preventing longitudinal movement between the joints (14) and covers (16).Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 1991Date of Patent: December 28, 1993Assignee: A. Zahner Sheet Metal CompanyInventor: L. William Zahner, III