Patents by Inventor Patrick M. Culpepper
Patrick M. Culpepper 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).
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Patent number: 8910444Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of foam backing panels for use with lap siding and configured for mounting on a building. Also disclosed are lap siding assemblies and products of lap sidings. One such embodiment of the foam backing panel comprises a rear face configured to contact the building, a front face configured for attachment to the lap siding, alignment means for aligning the lap siding relative to the building, means for providing a shadow line, opposing vertical side edges, a top face extending between a top edge of the front face and rear face and a bottom face extending between a bottom edge of the front face and rear face.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Progressive Foam Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Patrick M. Culpepper, Bruce Wilson
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Patent number: 8857123Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of foam backing panels for use with lap siding and configured for mounting on a building. Also disclosed are lap siding assemblies and products of lap sidings. One such embodiment of the foam backing panel comprises a rear face configured to contact the building, a flat front face configured for attachment to the lap siding, alignment means for aligning the lap siding relative to the building, means for providing a shadow line, opposing vertical side faces, a top face extending between a top edge of the front face and rear face and a bottom face extending between a bottom edge of the front face and rear face.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2013Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Progressive Foam Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Patrick M. Culpepper
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Publication number: 20140298746Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of foam backing panels for use with lap siding and configured for mounting on a building. Also disclosed are lap siding assemblies and products of lap sidings. One such embodiment of the foam backing panel comprises a rear face configured to contact the building, a front face configured for attachment to the lap siding, alignment means for aligning the lap siding relative to the building, means for providing a shadow line, opposing vertical side edges, a top face extending between a top edge of the front face and rear face and a bottom face extending between a bottom edge of the front face and rear face.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: Richard C. Wilson, Patrick M. Culpepper
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Patent number: 8844233Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of foam backing panels for use with lap siding and configured for mounting on a building. Also disclosed are lap siding assemblies and products of lap sidings. One such embodiment of the foam backing panel comprises a rear face configured to contact the building, a front face configured for attachment to the lap siding, alignment means for aligning the lap siding relative to the building, means for providing a shadow line, opposing vertical side faces, a top face extending between a top edge of the front face and rear face and a bottom face extending between a bottom edge of the front face and rear face. At least one of the faces includes a pre-installed adhesive for joining adjacent panels together.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Progressive Foam Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Patrick M. Culpepper, Bruce Wilson
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Patent number: 8756891Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of foam backing panels for use with lap siding and configured for mounting on a building. Also disclosed are lap siding assemblies and products of lap sidings. One such embodiment of the foam backing panel comprises a rear face configured to contact the building, a front face configured for attachment to the lap siding, alignment means for aligning the lap siding relative to the building, means for providing a shadow line, opposing vertical side edges, a top face extending between a top edge of the front face and rear face and a bottom face extending between a bottom edge of the front face and rear face.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2011Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Progressive Foam Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Wilson, Patrick M. Culpepper
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Patent number: 8756892Abstract: An apparatus and method for a drainage system of an exterior wall of a building comprising insulation having a rear face for contact with the exterior wall of the building and a drainage plane positioned on the rear face for removal of water from the exterior wall.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2011Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Progressive Foam Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Wilson, Patrick M. Culpepper
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Publication number: 20130247493Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of foam backing panels for use with lap siding and configured for mounting on a building. Also disclosed are lap siding assemblies and products of lap sidings. One such embodiment of the foam backing panel comprises a rear face configured to contact the building, a flat front face configured for attachment to the lap siding, alignment means for aligning the lap siding relative to the building, means for providing a shadow line, opposing vertical side faces, a top face extending between a top edge of the front face and rear face and a bottom face extending between a bottom edge of the front face and rear face.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Inventor: Patrick M. Culpepper
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Patent number: 8511030Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of foam backing panels for use with lap siding and configured for mounting on a building. Also disclosed are lap siding assemblies and products of lap sidings. One such embodiment of the foam backing panel comprises a rear face configured to contact the building, a front face configured for attachment to the lap siding, alignment means for aligning the lap siding relative to the building, means for providing a shadow line, opposing vertical side edges, a top face extending between a top edge of the front face and rear face and a bottom face extending between a bottom edge of the front face and rear face.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2011Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Progressive Foam Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Wilson, Patrick M. Culpepper
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Patent number: 8499517Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of foam backing panels for use with lap siding and configured for mounting on a building. Also disclosed are lap siding assemblies and products of lap sidings. One such embodiment of the foam backing panel comprises a rear face configured to contact the building, a front face configured for attachment to the lap siding, alignment means for aligning the lap siding relative to the building, means for providing a shadow line, opposing vertical side edges, a top face extending between a top edge of the front face and rear face and a bottom face extending between a bottom edge of the front face and rear face.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Progressive Foam Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Wilson, Patrick M. Culpepper
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Patent number: 8225573Abstract: A panel for mounting on an exterior wall includes a shaped, molded backing member and a siding member attached to the backing member wherein the shape-molded backing member includes a rear face and an opposing front face. The shape-molded backing member is composed of closed cell expanded polystyrene foam, the front and rear faces having an outer surface composed of a tough smooth skin.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2011Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Progressive Foam Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Wilson, Patrick M. Culpepper
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Publication number: 20120159891Abstract: An apparatus and method for a drainage system of an exterior wall of a building comprising insulation having a rear face for contact with the exterior wall of the building and a drainage plane positioned on the rear face for removal of water from the exterior wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: Progressive Foam Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Wilson, Patrick M. Culpepper
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Patent number: 8201372Abstract: An insulated siding panel comprises a foam insulation layer, an attachment member, and optionally a veneer layer. The foam insulation layer comprises a front face, a rear face, a tongue along a first end edge, a groove along a second end edge, and a slot defined in the rear face. The attachment member comprises an attachment rail and a member extending transversely from the attachment rail. The member of the attachment member is inserted into the slot of the foam insulation layer. When present, the veneer layer is attached to the front face of the foam insulation layer. When joined with other insulated siding panels, the interlocking occurs along the foam insulation layers to form an unbroken layer of insulation.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2011Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Progressive Foam Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Timothy Holt, Patrick M. Culpepper
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Publication number: 20120096790Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of foam backing panels for use with lap siding and configured for mounting on a building. Also disclosed are lap siding assemblies and products of lap sidings. One such embodiment of the foam backing panel comprises a rear face configured to contact the building, a front face configured for attachment to the lap siding, alignment means for aligning the lap siding relative to the building, means for providing a shadow line, opposing vertical side edges, a top face extending between a top edge of the front face and rear face and a bottom face extending between a bottom edge of the front face and rear face.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Inventors: Richard C. Wilson, Patrick M. Culpepper, Bruce Wilson
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Publication number: 20120073223Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of foam backing panels for use with lap siding and configured for mounting on a building. Also disclosed are lap siding assemblies and products of lap sidings. One such embodiment of the foam backing panel comprises a rear face configured to contact the building, a front face configured for attachment to the lap siding, alignment means for aligning the lap siding relative to the building, means for providing a shadow line, opposing vertical side edges, a top face extending between a top edge of the front face and rear face and a bottom face extending between a bottom edge of the front face and rear face. The foam backing panel has alternating high density portions and low density portions. Fasteners used to attach the foam back panel to an exterior wall pass through the high density portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventors: Richard C. Wilson, Bruce Wilson, Patrick M. Culpepper
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Publication number: 20120073217Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of foam backing panels for use with lap siding and configured for mounting on a building. Also disclosed are lap siding assemblies and products of lap sidings. One such embodiment of the foam backing panel comprises a rear face configured to contact the building, a front face configured for attachment to the lap siding, alignment means for aligning the lap siding relative to the building, means for providing a shadow line, opposing vertical side faces, a top face extending between a top edge of the front face and rear face and a bottom face extending between a bottom edge of the front face and rear face. At least one of the faces includes a pre-installed adhesive for joining adjacent panels together.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventors: Richard C. Wilson, Patrick M. Culpepper
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Publication number: 20120023849Abstract: An insulated siding panel comprises a foam insulation layer, an attachment member, and optionally a veneer layer. The foam insulation layer comprises a front face, a rear face, a tongue along a first end edge, a groove along a second end edge, and a slot defined in the rear face. The attachment member comprises an attachment rail and a member extending transversely from the attachment rail. The member of the attachment member is inserted into the slot of the foam insulation layer. When present, the veneer layer is attached to the front face of the foam insulation layer. When joined with other insulated siding panels, the interlocking occurs along the foam insulation layers to form an unbroken layer of insulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: Progressive Foam Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Timothy Holt, Patrick M. Culpepper
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Patent number: 8091313Abstract: An apparatus and method for a drainage system of an exterior wall of a building comprising insulation having a rear face for contact with the exterior wall of the building and a drainage plane positioned on the rear face for removal of water from the exterior wall.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2004Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Progressive Foam Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Wilson, Patrick M. Culpepper
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Patent number: 8061097Abstract: An insulated siding panel comprises a foam insulation layer, an attachment member, and optionally a veneer layer. The foam insulation layer comprises a front face, a rear face, a tongue along a first end edge, a groove along a second end edge, and a slot defined in the rear face. The attachment member comprises an attachment rail and a member extending transversely from the attachment rail. The member of the attachment member is inserted into the slot of the foam insulation layer. When present, the veneer layer is attached to the front face of the foam insulation layer. When joined with other insulated siding panels, the interlocking occurs along the foam insulation layers to form an unbroken layer of insulation.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2011Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Progressive Foam Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Timothy Holt, Patrick M. Culpepper
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Publication number: 20110281073Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of foam backing panels for use with lap siding and configured for mounting on a building. Also disclosed are lap siding assemblies and products of lap sidings. One such embodiment of the foam backing panel comprises a rear face configured to contact the building, a front face configured for attachment to the lap siding, alignment means for aligning the lap siding relative to the building, means for providing a shadow line, opposing vertical side edges, a top face extending between a top edge of the front face and rear face and a bottom face extending between a bottom edge of the front face and rear face.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventors: Richard C. Wilson, Patrick M. Culpepper
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Publication number: 20110271624Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of foam backing panels for use with lap siding and configured for mounting on a building. Also disclosed are lap siding assemblies and products of lap sidings. One such embodiment of the foam backing panel comprises a rear face configured to contact the building, a front face configured for attachment to the lap siding, alignment means for aligning the lap siding relative to the building, means for providing a shadow line, opposing vertical side edges, a top face extending between a top edge of the front face and rear face and a bottom face extending between a bottom edge of the front face and rear face.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventors: Richard C. Wilson, Patrick M. Culpepper