Patents by Inventor Norbert Tobbe

Norbert Tobbe 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).

  • Insulation barrier for ceiling hatch openings
    Patent number: 8117786
    Abstract: A barrier or dam to contain loose insulation from falling through an attic access hatch or scuttle opening is provided. Embodiments include four pieces that can be assembled together around the perimeter of hatches of varying sizes. Two of the pieces may be male pieces and two may be female pieces. Each piece may have a securing tab on its bottom end to attach each piece to joists that define the hatch opening. A kit comprising the barrier pieces may be utilized by homeowners, contractors or insulation installers for quick and easy installation of the containment dam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Inventor: Norbert Tobbe
  • INSULATION BARRIER FOR CEILING HATCH OPENINGS
    Publication number: 20120036805
    Abstract: A barrier or dam to contain loose insulation from falling through an attic access hatch or scuttle opening is provided. Embodiments include four pieces that can be assembled together around the perimeter of hatches of varying sizes. Two of the pieces may be male pieces and two may be female pieces. Each piece may have a securing tab on its bottom end to attach each piece to joists that define the hatch opening. A kit comprising the barrier pieces may be utilized by homeowners, contractors or insulation installers for quick and easy installation of the containment dam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventor: NORBERT TOBBE
  • Insulation barrier for ceiling hatch openings
    Patent number: D661815
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Inventor: Norbert Tobbe