Patents by Inventor Paul Gandolfo
Paul Gandolfo 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: 11898348Abstract: Systems and methods of installing and retaining insulation relative to at least one of a mullion and a transom having a given width. The methods comprise: using a fastener to attach to a side surface of the mullion or transom a side plate of each of a plurality of spaced apart L-brackets, each said L-bracket having a first receiving slot formed in the side plate; positioning the insulation in a space adjacent to at least one of the mullion and the transom; and engaging with each L-bracket a clip having a pair of clip legs with a first of the pair of clip legs extending through the first receiving slot of the L-bracket and a second of the pair of clip legs penetrating into the insulation. At least one of the clip legs has a tapered free end.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2020Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: SPECIFIED TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: James P. Stahl, Jr., Paul Gandolfo, Julio Lopes
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Patent number: 11391040Abstract: A self-sealing membrane sleeve assembly including a sleeve member having a tubular body extending between first and second ends. At least one shield assembly extends about at least a portion of the circumference of the sleeve member from the first end to the second end. The at least one shield assembly made from a generally rigid, fire resistant material. A first sealing membrane assembly is secured to the first end of the tubular body and a second sealing membrane assembly is secured to the second end of the tubular body.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Specified Technologies Inc.Inventors: Paul Gandolfo, Michael Joyce
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Publication number: 20220112711Abstract: A firestopping apparatus including a housing defined by first and second housing members. Each housing member includes a width direction wall panel and a height direction wall panel. The width direction wall panel of the first housing member is configured to connect with the height direction wall panel of the second housing member and the width direction wall panel of the second housing member is configured to connect with the height direction wall panel of the first housing member to define an assembled housing with a through passage. Intumescent material is positioned along an inner surface of each wall panel. A compressible foam is positioned within the intumescent material and substantially closes off the through passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2021Publication date: April 14, 2022Inventors: James P. Stahl, Paul Gandolfo, Neal Janus, Steven Faiello, Julio Lopes
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Patent number: 11209083Abstract: A sealing membrane assembly including a flange having a body with a through passage. A first sealing membrane defines a first flexible panel with a first axial sealed opening extending therethrough. The first axial sealed opening extends at an acute angle. A second sealing membrane defines a second flexible panel with a second axial sealed opening extending therethrough. The second axial sealed opening extends at an obtuse angle. The first and second sealing membranes are secured relative to the flange such that the first and second axial sealed openings crisscross one another and the first and second sealing membranes seal the through passage except through the first and second sealed openings.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Specified Technologies Inc.Inventors: Paul Gandolfo, Michael Joyce
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Patent number: 11124963Abstract: A firestopping apparatus including a housing defined by first and second housing members. Each housing member includes a width direction wall panel and a height direction wall panel. The width direction wall panel of the first housing member is configured to connect with the height direction wall panel of the second housing member and the width direction wall panel of the second housing member is configured to connect with the height direction wall panel of the first housing member to define an assembled housing with a through passage. Intumescent material is positioned along an inner surface of each wall panel. A compressible foam is positioned within the intumescent material and substantially closes off the through passage.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2019Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: Specified Technologies Inc.Inventors: James P. Stahl, Jr., Paul Gandolfo, Neal Janus, Steven Faiello, Julio Lopes
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Patent number: 11105092Abstract: A window wall assembly includes a floor slab, a first window with a bottom sill positioned atop the floor slab and a second window with a top sill positioned at a lower surface of the floor slab. A panel extends between the first and second windows such that a void is defined between the panel and the floor slab. A fire-retardant gasket is positioned within the void and in sealing contact with the floor slab and the bottom sill.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Specified Technologies Inc.Inventors: James P. Stahl, Jr., Paul Gandolfo, Julio Lopes
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Publication number: 20200332523Abstract: Systems and methods of installing and retaining insulation relative to at least one of a mullion and a transom having a given width. The methods comprise: using a fastener to attach to a side surface of the mullion or transom a side plate of each of a plurality of spaced apart L-brackets, each said L-bracket having a first receiving slot formed in the side plate; positioning the insulation in a space adjacent to at least one of the mullion and the transom; and engaging with each L-bracket a clip having a pair of clip legs with a first of the pair of clip legs extending through the first receiving slot of the L-bracket and a second of the pair of clip legs penetrating into the insulation. At least one of the clip legs has a tapered free end.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: James P. Stahl, JR., Paul Gandolfo, Julio Lopes
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Publication number: 20200332519Abstract: A self-sealing membrane sleeve assembly including a sleeve member having a tubular body extending between first and second ends. At least one shield assembly extends about at least a portion of the circumference of the sleeve member from the first end to the second end. The at least one shield assembly made from a generally rigid, fire resistant material. A first sealing membrane assembly is secured to the first end of the tubular body and a second sealing membrane assembly is secured to the second end of the tubular body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Paul Gandolfo, Michael Joyce
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Publication number: 20200330803Abstract: A curtain wall assembly including a curtain wall and a slab attached to the curtain wall with a gap therebetween. A fire rated bumper assembly is positioned in and seals the gap between the curtain wall and the slab. The fire rated bumper assembly includes a back plate configured for connection to either the curtain wall or the slab. A bumper is attached to the back plate and has an elongated body manufactured from a fire-retardant elastomer which encloses a high temperature insulation material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2019Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: James P. Stahl, JR., Paul Gandolfo, Julio Lopes
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Patent number: 10738467Abstract: L-shaped bracket for securing insulation relative to a mullion or transom includes a side plate which defines a first major side of the L-shaped bracket and a flange which defines a second major side of the L-shaped bracket. The side plate defines at least one aperture configured to receive a fastener so as to facilitate attachment of the side plate to a side surface of the mullion or transom. A first receiving slot is disposed in the side plate and configured to receive a clip leg of a clip. The first receiving slot can be defined by a slot plate supported in spaced relation to a surface of the side plate. The clip is configured to engage the insulation.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: SPECIFIED TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: James P. Stahl, Jr., Paul Gandolfo, Julio Lopes
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Patent number: 10724233Abstract: A bracket for securing insulation and/or a stiffener relative to a mullion or transom having a given width. The bracket includes a pair of legs extending from a bridge to define a receiving channel having a width equal to or smaller than the given width. The bracket can be attached to the mullion with friction. At least one of the legs defines a first receiving slot configured to receive a clip leg of a respective clip configured to engage the insulation, and an optional second receiving slot configured to receive a face of the stiffener. In an alternative configuration, the bracket can be attached to a side of the mullion via an existing anchor attachment near the floor line so that the anchor attachment does not interfere with the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2019Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: SPECIFIED TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: James P. Stahl, Jr., Paul Gandolfo, Julio Lopes
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Patent number: 10695599Abstract: A firestop system for fire stopping a bus duct that passes through an opening in a marine deck or a marine bulkhead includes a boot seal wrapped around the bus duct housing. The boot seal has a top end attached to the bus duct, and a bottom end attached to the division. The boot seal is made of flexible material to allow for movement of the bus duct relative to the division due to vibration. The boot seal may be made of a thermal barrier wrap or other high-temperature insulating mat materials to allow heat generated under normal condition to escape while providing firestopping and temperature resistance under fire exposure conditions. The firestop system may also have a gasket positioned between the bus duct and the boot seal to accommodate irregularities in the outside surface of the bus duct housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2017Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: SPECIFIED TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: James P. Stahl, Jr., Julio Lopes, Paul Gandolfo, William Seeley
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Publication number: 20200165815Abstract: A firestopping apparatus including a housing defined by first and second housing members. Each housing member includes a width direction wall panel and a height direction wall panel. The width direction wall panel of the first housing member is configured to connect with the height direction wall panel of the second housing member and the width direction wall panel of the second housing member is configured to connect with the height direction wall panel of the first housing member to define an assembled housing with a through passage. Intumescent material is positioned along an inner surface of each wall panel. A compressible foam is positioned within the intumescent material and substantially closes off the through passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2019Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: James P. Stahl, JR., Paul Gandolfo, Neal Janus, Steven Faiello, Julio Lopes
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Patent number: 10633858Abstract: Assembling a multi-story building using a prefabricating a curtain wall assembly (CWA) involves assembling a structural frame and preparing the frame to receive a thermal insulation panel in a spandrel area. A thermal insulation panel is then supported in the spandrel area using a flange plate of a plurality of brackets that are secured to the frame. The thermal insulation panel is engaged or secured using one or more clips which retain the panel to the frame. The process continues by attaching the CWA which has been prefabricated to a floor slab on the building to form a portion of the building curtain wall.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2019Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Specified Technologies Inc.Inventors: James P. Stahl, Jr., Paul Gandolfo, Julio Lopes
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Patent number: 10626603Abstract: A bracket for securing insulation and/or a stiffener relative to a mullion or transom having a given width. The bracket includes a pair of legs extending from a bridge to define a receiving channel having a width equal to or smaller than the given width. At least one of the legs defines a first receiving slot configured to receive a clip leg of a respective clip configured to engage the insulation, and an optional second receiving slot configured to receive a face of the stiffener.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2019Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: SPECIFIED TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: James P. Stahl, Jr., Paul Gandolfo, Julio Lopes
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Publication number: 20190383003Abstract: A window wall assembly includes a floor slab, a first window with a bottom sill positioned atop the floor slab and a second window with a top sill positioned at a lower surface of the floor slab. A panel extends between the first and second windows such that a void is defined between the panel and the floor slab. A fire-retardant gasket is positioned within the void and in sealing contact with the floor slab and the bottom sill.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: James P. Stahl, JR., Paul Gandolfo, Julio Lopes
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Publication number: 20190309514Abstract: Assembling a multi-story building using a prefabricating a curtain wall assembly (CWA) involves assembling a structural frame and preparing the frame to receive a thermal insulation panel in a spandrel area. A thermal insulation panel is then supported in the spandrel area using a flange plate of a plurality of brackets that are secured to the frame. The thermal insulation panel is engaged or secured using one or more clips which retain the panel to the frame. The process continues by attaching the CWA which has been prefabricated to a floor slab on the building to form a portion of the building curtain wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: James P. Stahl, JR., Paul Gandolfo, Julio Lopes
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Publication number: 20190292779Abstract: A bracket for securing insulation and/or a stiffener relative to a mullion or transom having a given width. The bracket includes a pair of legs extending from a bridge to define a receiving channel having a width equal to or smaller than the given width. The bracket can be attached to the mullion with friction. At least one of the legs defines a first receiving slot configured to receive a clip leg of a respective clip configured to engage the insulation, and an optional second receiving slot configured to receive a face of the stiffener. In an alternative configuration, the bracket can be attached to a side of the mullion via an existing anchor attachment near the floor line so that the anchor attachment does not interfere with the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: James P. Stahl, JR., Paul Gandolfo, Julio Lopes
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Publication number: 20190290947Abstract: A firestop system for fire stopping a bus duct that passes through an opening in a marine deck or a marine bulkhead includes a boot seal wrapped around the bus duct housing. The boot seal has a top end attached to the bus duct, and a bottom end attached to the division. The boot seal is made of flexible material to allow for movement of the bus duct relative to the division due to vibration. The boot seal may be made of a thermal barrier wrap or other high-temperature insulating mat materials to allow heat generated under normal condition to escape while providing firestopping and temperature resistance under fire exposure conditions. The firestop system may also have a gasket positioned between the bus duct and the boot seal to accommodate irregularities in the outside surface of the bus duct housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2017Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: James P. Stahl, Jr., Julio Lopes, Paul Gandolfo, William Seeley
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Publication number: 20190271154Abstract: A bracket for securing insulation and/or a stiffener relative to a mullion or transom having a given width. The bracket includes a pair of legs extending from a bridge to define a receiving channel having a width equal to or smaller than the given width. At least one of the legs defines a first receiving slot configured to receive a clip leg of a respective clip configured to engage the insulation, and an optional second receiving slot configured to receive a face of the stiffener.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2019Publication date: September 5, 2019Inventors: James P. Stahl, JR., Paul Gandolfo, Julio Lopes