Patents by Inventor Michael I. Barry

Michael I. Barry 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: 8621787
    Abstract: The present application is directed towards systems and methods for building a living space during construction of a multi-unit housing structure. In particular, the present application describes various embodiments of prefabricated building modules that may be built and equipped with plumbing, HVAC and/or electrical fixtures prior to installation in a multi-unit housing structure. Because modules may be configured prior to installation in a housing structure, the use of prefabricated building modules may increase efficiency of construction and provide enhanced customization over other non-configurable building units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Ironstate Development, LLC
    Inventors: Michael I. Barry, David Barry, Erikjan Vermeulen, Rob Wagemans
  • Publication number: 20110179721
    Abstract: The present application is directed towards systems and methods for building a living space during construction of a multi-unit housing structure. In particular, the present application describes various embodiments of prefabricated building modules that may be built and equipped with plumbing, HVAC and/or electrical fixtures prior to installation in a multi-unit housing structure. Because modules may be configured prior to installation in a housing structure, the use of prefabricated building modules may increase efficiency of construction and provide enhanced customization over other non-configurable building units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Michael I. Barry, David Barry, Erikjan Vermeulen, Rob Wagemans