Patents by Inventor Lawrence Zupon

Lawrence Zupon 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: 8309200
    Abstract: A reflective insulation system. The reflective insulation system includes a reflective layer such as aluminum, a layer of fiberglass, and a layer of vapor retarding material. A first side of the layer of fiberglass is bonded to the reflective layer by a deposit of hot melt glue. The second side of the layer of fiberglass is bonded to the layer of vapor retarding material by a second deposit of hot melt glue. The vapor retarding layer may be a plastic material, such as polypropylene or a reflective material, such as aluminum. In an alternate construction, the reflective layer has a transverse dimension that is narrower than the vapor retarding material such that edge portions of the reflective layer are spaced inwardly with respect to edges of said vapor retarder material. A strip of adhesive tape, preferably foil tape, overlies and secures edge portions of the reflective and vapor retarder layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Guardian Building Products Distribution, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence Zupon, David Dejarlais, James Gambatese, Stephen Neff
  • Patent number: 8015769
    Abstract: A connector for securing a roofing band to a roofing beam by a threaded fastener may include a circumferential flange portion, first and second recess extending within the circumferential flange portion sized to accept a roofing band, and a central portion extending within the circumferential flange portion between the first recess and the second recess, a middle area of the central portion being offset laterally from the circumferential flange portion by a distance enough to permit the roofing band to be slid through the first and second recesses so that the circumferential flange portion is located on a first side of the roofing band and the middle area of the central portion is located on a second side of the roofing band opposite the first side. A single fastener opening defined through the central portion, the fastener opening sized for receiving a threaded fastener therethrough for fastening the roofing band to a roofing beam. Related roofing assemblies and methods of construction are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Guardian Building Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Crostic, Jr., Lawrence Zupon
  • Publication number: 20110067345
    Abstract: A connector for securing a roofing band to a roofing beam by a threaded fastener may include a circumferential flange portion, first and second recess extending within the circumferential flange portion sized to accept a roofing band, and a central portion extending within the circumferential flange portion between the first recess and the second recess, a middle area of the central portion being offset laterally from the circumferential flange portion by a distance enough to permit the roofing band to be slid through the first and second recesses so that the circumferential flange portion is located on a first side of the roofing band and the middle area of the central portion is located on a second side of the roofing band opposite the first side. A single fastener opening defined through the central portion, the fastener opening sized for receiving a threaded fastener therethrough for fastening the roofing band to a roofing beam. Related roofing assemblies and methods of construction are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: GUARDIAN BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: William H. Crostic, JR., Lawrence Zupon
  • Publication number: 20070259155
    Abstract: A reflective insulation system. The reflective insulation system includes a reflective layer such as aluminum, a layer of fiberglass, and a layer of vapor retarding material. A first side of the layer of fiberglass is bonded to the reflective layer by a deposit of hot melt glue. The second side of the layer of fiberglass is bonded to the layer of vapor retarding material by a second deposit of hot melt glue. The vapor retarding layer may be a plastic material, such as polypropylene or a reflective material, such as aluminum. In an alternate construction, the reflective layer has a transverse dimension that is narrower than the vapor retarding material such that edge portions of the reflective layer are spaced inwardly with respect to edges of said vapor retarder material. A strip of adhesive tape, preferably foil tape, overlies and secures edge portions of the reflective and vapor retarder layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: Lawrence Zupon, David Dejarlais, James Gambatese, Stephen Neff
  • Publication number: 20050101214
    Abstract: A reflective insulation system. The reflective insulation system includes a reflective layer such as aluminum, a layer of fiberglass, and a layer of vapor retarding material. A first side of the layer of fiberglass is bonded to the reflective layer by a deposit of hot melt glue. The second side of the layer of fiberglass is bonded to the layer of vapor retarding material by a second deposit of hot melt glue. The vapor retarding layer may be a plastic material, such as polypropylene or a reflective material, such as aluminum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2004
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Lawrence Zupon, David Dejarlais, James Gambatese, Stephen Neff
  • Patent number: 6797356
    Abstract: A reflective insulation system. The reflective insulation system includes a reflective layer such as aluminum, a layer of fiberglass, and a layer of vapor retarding material. A first side of the layer of fiberglass is bonded to the reflective layer by a deposit of hot melt glue. The second side of the layer of fiberglass is bonded to the layer of vapor retarding material by a second deposit of hot melt glue. The vapor retarding layer may be a plastic material, such as polypropylene or a reflective material, such as aluminum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: CGI Silvercote Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence Zupon, David Dejarlais, James Gambatese, Stephen Neff
  • Publication number: 20020160673
    Abstract: A reflective insulation system. The reflective insulation system includes a reflective layer such as aluminum, a layer of fiberglass, and a layer of vapor retarding material. A first side of the layer of fiberglass is bonded to the reflective layer by a deposit of hot melt glue. The second side of the layer of fiberglass is bonded to the layer of vapor retarding material by a second deposit of hot melt glue. The vapor retarding layer may be a plastic material, such as polypropylene or a reflective material, such as aluminum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Applicant: CGI Silvercote Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence Zupon, David Dejarlais, James Gambatese, Stephen Neff
  • Patent number: D625581
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Guardian Building Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Crostic, Jr., Lawrence Zupon