Patents by Inventor Michael J. Hubbard

Michael J. Hubbard 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 USING A SELF ADHERING ROOFING MEMBRANE
    Publication number: 20170298630
    Abstract: A method of covering a roof deck involves adhering a preformed, self adhering single ply roofing membrane which includes a water impermeable membrane, a pressure sensitive, hot melt adhesive adhered to one side of the water impermeable membrane, and a release liner on the side of the pressure sensitive, hot melt adhesive opposite of the water impermeable membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Applicant: Firestone Building Products Co., LLC
    Inventor: Michael J. Hubbard
  • Solar panel charging inhibitor
    Patent number: 9780721
    Abstract: A solar panel assembly includes a solar panel having a frame and a solar harvesting surface held by the frame; and a shield assembly having a solar shield movable between an operating position and a shielding position and a heat sensitive element. The solar shield is configured to automatically assume the shielding position after the heat sensitive element reaches and/or exceeds an activation temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Firestone Building Products Company, LLC
    Inventor: Michael J. Hubbard
  • PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVES INCLUDING EXPANDABLE GRAPHITE
    Publication number: 20170275500
    Abstract: A building material comprising a substrate layer and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, where the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer includes expandable graphite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Wensheng ZHOU, Michael J. HUBBARD, Joseph CARR
  • PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVES INCLUDING EXPANDABLE GRAPHITE
    Publication number: 20170267896
    Abstract: A building material comprising a substrate layer and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, where the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer includes expandable graphite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Wensheng ZHOU, Michael J. HUBBARD, Joseph CARR
  • Pressure-sensitive adhesives including expandable graphite
    Patent number: 9688887
    Abstract: A building material comprising a substrate layer and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, where the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer includes expandable graphite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Firestone Building Products Co., LLC
    Inventors: Wensheng Zhou, Michael J. Hubbard, Joseph Carr
  • Pressure-sensitive adhesives including expandable graphite
    Patent number: 9683135
    Abstract: A building material comprising a substrate layer and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, where the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer includes expandable graphite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: FIRESTONE BUILDING PRODUCTS CO., LLC
    Inventors: Wensheng Zhou, Michael J. Hubbard, Joseph Carr
  • PEEL AND STICK ROOFING MEMBRANES WITH CURED PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVES
    Publication number: 20170114543
    Abstract: A membrane composite comprising a polymeric membrane panel, an adhesive layer, and a release member, where the adhesive layer is a pressure-sensitive adhesive that is at least partially cured, and where the adhesive layer has a thickness of at least 102 ?m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Jiansheng Tang, Michael J. Hubbard
  • PROCESS FOR DEVULCANIZING RUBBER
    Publication number: 20170107347
    Abstract: A process for devulcanizing EPDM rubber comprising the step of introducing sulfur-cured EPDM to an extruder, introducing from about 0.5 to about 20 wt % scavenging agent, based upon the total weight of the EPDM and scavenging agent, and mixing and masticating the EPDM at a temperature sufficient to at least partially devulcanize the sulfur-cured EPDM.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Applicant: FIRESTONE BUILDING PRODUCTS CO., LLC
    Inventors: Hao WANG, Michael J. HUBBARD
  • FIRE-RESISTANT ROOF SYSTEM AND MEMBRANE COMPOSITE
    Publication number: 20170067257
    Abstract: A roof assembly comprising: a roof deck; a thermoplastic membrane covering the deck; and a fabric having disposed thereon expandable graphite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: FIRESTONE BUILDING PRODUCTS CO., LLC
    Inventors: Wensheng ZHOU, Michael J. HUBBARD, Allen SOPKO, Joseph CARR
  • THERMOPLASTIC MEMBRANES CONTAINING EXPANDABLE GRAPHITE
    Publication number: 20170036430
    Abstract: A multi-layered membrane comprising a first thermoplastic first layer and a second thermoplastic layer, where the second layer includes expandable graphite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: FIRESTONE BUILDING PRODUCTS CO., LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. HUBBARD, Wensheng ZHOU, Joseph CARR
  • COATED FABRICS INCLUDING EXPANDABLE GRAPHITE
    Publication number: 20170030081
    Abstract: A coated fabric comprising a fabric substrate and a coating on said substrate, the coating comprising a binder and expandable graphite dispersed throughout the binder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Applicant: FIRESTONE BUILDING PRODUCTS CO., LLC
    Inventors: Wensheng ZHOU, Joseph CARR, Michael J. HUBBARD
  • Process for devulcanizing rubber
    Patent number: 9556319
    Abstract: A process for devulcanizing EPDM rubber comprising the step of introducing sulfur-cured EPDM to an extruder, introducing from about 0.5 to about 20 wt % scavenging agent, based upon the total weight of the EPDM and scavenging agent, and mixing and masticating the EPDM at a temperature sufficient to at least partially devulcanize the sulfur-cured EPDM.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Firestone Building Products Co., LLC
    Inventors: Hao Wang, Michael J. Hubbard
  • ROOFING MEMBRANES WITH PRE-APPLIED, CURED, PRESSURE-SENSITIVE SEAM ADHESIVES
    Publication number: 20170015083
    Abstract: A membrane composite comprising a polymeric membrane panel, an adhesive layer, and a release liner, where the adhesive layer is a pressure-sensitive adhesive that is at least partially cured, and includes at least two distinct regions with the at least two regions having distinct states of cure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: FIRESTONE BUILDING PRODUCTS CO., LLC
    Inventors: Jiansheng TANG, Joseph CARR, William R. McJUNKINS, Michael J. HUBBARD, Carl E. WATKINS
  • PROCESS FOR ENCAPSULATING FRAGILE INSULATION MATERIALS WITHIN POLYISOCYANURATE
    Publication number: 20170015027
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are based, at least in part, on the discovery of methods for encapsulating fragile insulation materials within polyisocyanurate foam to thereby provide a construction board having an advantageous balance of insulating properties and mechanical durability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: FIRESTONE BUILDING PRODUCTS CO., LLC
    Inventors: John B. LETTS, Michael J. HUBBARD
  • Methods of making and using a self adhering roofing membrane
    Patent number: 9528268
    Abstract: A preformed, self adhering single ply roofing membrane includes a water impermeable membrane, a pressure sensitive, hot melt adhesive adhered to one side of the water impermeable membrane, and a release liner on the side of the pressure sensitive, hot melt adhesive opposite of the water impermeable membrane. Methods of making and using this roofing membrane are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: FIRESTONE BUILDING PRODUCTS COMPANY, LLC
    Inventor: Michael J. Hubbard
  • Fire-resistant roof system and membrane composite
    Patent number: 9523203
    Abstract: A roof assembly comprising: a roof deck; a thermoplastic membrane covering the deck; and a fabric having disposed thereon expandable graphite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Firestone Building Products Co., LLC
    Inventors: Wensheng Zhou, Michael J. Hubbard, Allen Sopko, Joseph Carr
  • PEEL AND STICK ROOFING MEMBRANES WITH CURED PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVES
    Publication number: 20160230392
    Abstract: A membrane composite comprising a polymeric membrane panel, an adhesive layer, and a release member, where the adhesive layer is a pressure-sensitive adhesive that is at least partially cured, and where the adhesive layer has a thickness of at least 102 ?m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Jiansheng TANG, Michael J HUBBARD
  • Indirectly Heated, Storage Water Heater System
    Publication number: 20160003468
    Abstract: A system is shown for providing domestic hot water for potable use. The energy source is a steam powered heat exchanger. Water is heated in a heat engine package including the heat exchanger, a temperature operated pump and a condensate control valve. The heat package works in conjunction with a water storage package including a water storage tank and an electronic controller which controls the operation of the pump and condensate control valve. The electronic controller is operated so that the control of steam supplied to the system and flow of water through the heat exchanger ensures that steam is only present in the heat exchanger when there is a predetermined high flow rate of water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Cory T. Malone, Michael J. Hubbard
  • SOLAR PANEL CHARGING INHIBITOR
    Publication number: 20150381107
    Abstract: A solar panel assembly includes a solar panel having a frame and a solar harvesting surface held by the frame; and a shield assembly having a solar shield movable between an operating position and a shielding position and a heat sensitive element. The solar shield is configured to automatically assume the shielding position after the heat sensitive element reaches and/or exceeds an activation temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Applicant: FIRESTONE BUILDING PRODUCTS COMPANY, LLC
    Inventor: Michael J. Hubbard
  • PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVES INCLUDING EXPANDABLE GRAPHITE
    Publication number: 20150307748
    Abstract: A building material comprising a substrate layer and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, where the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer includes expandable graphite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Wensheng ZHOU, Michael J. HUBBARD, Joseph CARR