Patents by Inventor Mark H. Vagedes

Mark H. Vagedes 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).

  • Method of installing insulation with dry adhesive and/ or cold dye, and reduced amount of anti-static material
    Patent number: 6012263
    Abstract: A loose-fill insulation product is provided which includes a dry mixture of loose-fill fiberglass and an inorganic (being composed of matter other than plant or animal) adhesive in the form of a redispersible powder. During application, the dry loose-fill mixture is coated with a liquid (e.g. water) so as to activate the adhesive. Thereafter, the loose-fill mixture with activated adhesive is blown or sprayed into a cavity (open or closed) so as to insulate same. According to certain embodiments, this mixture may be blown into open attic areas so as to insulate same and reduce the movement of loose-fill insulation. It has been found that the redispersible powder (RP) dry adhesive mixes more uniformly within the dry mixture and clings better to the glass fibers when the mixture is substantially free of anti-static material. In certain embodiments, a color dye is provided in the mixture, and is activated upon installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Guardian Fiberglass, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph T. Church, Charles Chenoweth, Gary E. Romes, Mark H. Vagedes
  • Fiberglass/dry adhesive mixture and method of applying same in a uniform manner
    Patent number: 5952418
    Abstract: A loose-fill insulation product is provided which includes a dry mixture of loose-fill fiberglass and an inorganic adhesive in the form of a redispersible powder. During application, the dry loose-fill mixture is coated with a liquid (e.g. water) so as to activate the adhesive. Thereafter, the loose-fill mixture with activated adhesive is blown or sprayed into a cavity (open or closed) so as to insulate same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: Guardian Fiberglass, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary E. Romes, Mark H. Vagedes, Joseph T. Church, Charles Chenoweth
  • Method of installing insulation
    Patent number: 5921055
    Abstract: A loose-fill insulation product is provided which includes a dry mixture of loose-fill fiberglass and an inorganic (being composed of matter other than plant or animal) adhesive in the form of a redispersible powder. During application, the dry loose-fill mixture is coated with a liquid (e.g. water) so as to activate the adhesive. Thereafter, the loose-fill mixture with activated adhesive is blown or sprayed into a cavity (open or closed) so as to insulate same. According to certain embodiments, this mixture may be blown into open attic areas so as to insulate same and reduce the movement of loose-fill insulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: Guardian Fiberglass, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary E. Romes, Mark H. Vagedes, Joseph T. Church, Charles Chenoweth
  • Fiberglass/dry adhesive mixture and method of applying same in a uniform manner
    Patent number: 5666780
    Abstract: A loose-fill insulation product is provided which includes a dry mixture of loose-fill fiberglass and an inorganic adhesive in the form of a redispersible powder. During application, the dry loose-fill mixture is coated with a liquid (e.g. water) so as to activate the adhesive. Thereafter, the loose-fill mixture with activated adhesive is blown or sprayed into a cavity (open or closed) so as to insulate same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Gary E. Romes, Mark H. Vagedes, Joseph T. Church, Charles Chenoweth
  • Fiberglass spray insulation system and method with reduced density
    Patent number: 5641368
    Abstract: A spray-on inorganic (e.g. fiberglass) insulation method and product with a low density and high R-value are disclosed. Loose-fill fiberglass is coated with a non-foaming liquid and thereafter blown or sprayed into a cavity such as a vertically extending open stud-defined wall cavity. After sticking in the cavity, the insulation is rolled to further pack it into the cavity and thereafter allowed to cure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1997
    Assignee: Guardian Fiberglass, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary E. Romes, Mark H. Vagedes, Joseph T. Church