Patents by Inventor Paul R. Pelfrey
Paul R. Pelfrey 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: 9816277Abstract: A backed panel comprising a facing panel and a backing panel. The backing panel has a groove, recessed portion, or any other suitable type of relief channel adapted to receive a side edge portion of a facing panel of an adjacent backed panel. By providing a space to receive a side edge portion of an adjacent facing panel, the relief channel may enable an improved lap joint to be established between adjacent backed panels.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Royal Building Products (USA) Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Mollinger, Paul R. Pelfrey, Larry R. Fairbanks
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Publication number: 20160194881Abstract: A backed panel comprising a facing panel and a backing panel. The backing panel has a groove, recessed portion, or any other suitable type of relief channel adapted to receive a side edge portion of a facing panel of an adjacent backed panel. By providing a space to receive a side edge portion of an adjacent facing panel, the relief channel may enable an improved lap joint to be established between adjacent backed panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Paul J. Mollinger, Paul R. Pelfrey, Larry R. Fairbanks
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Patent number: 9309678Abstract: A backed panel comprising a facing panel and a backing panel. The backing panel has a groove, recessed portion, or any other suitable type of relief channel adapted to receive a side edge portion of a facing panel of an adjacent backed panel. By providing a space to receive a side edge portion of an adjacent facing panel, the relief channel may enable an improved lap joint to be established between adjacent backed panels.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2011Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Inventors: Paul J. Mollinger, Paul R. Pelfrey, Larry R. Fairbanks
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Patent number: 8555582Abstract: A backed paneling unit comprised of a backing portion that includes at least one of a depth portion and an elevated portion. An elevated portion and/or a depth portion may be formed using any suitable method including, but not limited to, molding, machining and heat stamping. Optionally, a backing portion may comprise a hydrophobic material. Such features may enable fluid flow (e.g., ventilation or liquid drainage) behind the backing portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Exterior Portfolio, LLCInventors: Paul J. Mollinger, Paul R. Pelfrey, Larry R. Fairbanks
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Patent number: 8336269Abstract: A backed paneling unit comprised of a backing portion that includes at least one rib. In an exemplary embodiment, a rib may be adjacent to a drainage groove or between adjacent drainage grooves. A rib may enable ventilation behind the backing portion. In addition, a rib may also assist with liquid drainage.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2005Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Exterior Portfolio LLCInventors: Paul J. Mollinger, Paul R. Pelfrey, Larry R. Fairbanks
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Publication number: 20120285110Abstract: A backed paneling unit comprised of a backing portion that includes at least one of a depth portion and an elevated portion. An elevated portion and/or a depth portion may be formed using any suitable method including, but not limited to, molding, machining and heat stamping. Optionally, a backing portion may comprise a hydrophobic material. Such features may enable fluid flow (e.g., ventilation or liquid drainage) behind the backing portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventors: Paul J. Mollinger, Paul R. Pelfrey, Larry R. Fairbanks
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Publication number: 20120285109Abstract: A siding-plus-backer paneling unit that may provide a valley in the backer for improved adhesion strength, a ridge on another side of the backer for enabling ventilation, and a recess in an end of the backer for improved mating of adjacent paneling units.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventors: Paul J. Mollinger, Paul R. Pelfrey, Larry R. Fairbanks
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Patent number: 8225567Abstract: A siding-plus-backer paneling unit that may provide a valley in the backer for improved adhesion strength, a ridge on another side of the backer for enabling ventilation, and a recess in an end of the backer for improved mating of adjacent paneling units.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2005Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Exterior Portfolio, LLCInventors: Paul J. Mollinger, Paul R. Pelfrey, Larry R. Fairbanks
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Patent number: 8225568Abstract: A backed paneling unit comprised of a backing portion that includes at least one of a depth portion and an elevated portion. An elevated portion and/or a depth portion may be formed using any suitable method including, but not limited to, molding, machining and heat stamping. Optionally, a backing portion may comprise a hydrophobic material. Such features may enable fluid flow (e.g., ventilation or liquid drainage) behind the backing portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2007Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Exterior Portfolio, LLCInventors: Paul J. Mollinger, Paul R. Pelfrey, Larry R. Fairbanks
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Patent number: 8006455Abstract: A backed panel comprising a facing panel and a backing panel. The backing panel has a groove, recessed portion, or any other suitable type of relief channel adapted to receive a side edge portion of a facing panel of an adjacent backed panel. By providing a space to receive a side edge portion of an adjacent facing panel, the relief channel may enable an improved lap joint to be established between adjacent backed panels.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2005Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Exterior Portfolio, LLCInventors: Paul J. Mollinger, Paul R. Pelfrey, Larry R. Fairbanks
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Patent number: 7984597Abstract: The present invention is a vinyl siding panel and a method of making the vinyl siding panel. One embodiment of the vinyl siding panel comprises a planar row extending the longitudinal length of the vinyl siding panel. The siding panel may also have a slightly curved row. A reinforcement panel may be secured to the siding panel. In such case, the slightly curved row of siding may be secured to a planar portion of the reinforcement panel. In addition, an intermediate portion of the siding panel may be thicker than the outer portions of the siding panel.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2002Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Exterior Portfolio, LLCInventors: Paul J. Mollinger, Larry R. Fairbanks, Samuel W. DeWorth, Paul R. Pelfrey
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Patent number: 7934352Abstract: A backed paneling unit providing a drainage pathway for liquids that might be behind the backing portion of the paneling unit. The paneling unit facilitates the drainage of liquid from behind the panel by providing grooves that are typically connected so as to allow the drainage to occur from behind a series of adjacent installed panels. Additional grooves are provided to provide alternative drainage pathways for a liquid in the event that at least a portion of a groove is obstructed.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2007Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Exterior Portfolio, LLCInventors: Paul J. Mollinger, Paul R. Pelfrey
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Patent number: 7726092Abstract: The present invention is a window sill and trim corner assembly. The window sill and trim corner assembly may extend around a window or other opening in a structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2004Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: The Crane Group Companies LimitedInventors: Paul R. Pelfrey, Jan E. Byer
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Patent number: 7685787Abstract: A system for connecting and sealing panels comprising a bridge component with elevated and recessed surface features adapted to receive and bridge adjacent panels to form a weather-resistant seal and aesthetically pleasing appearance. By providing mating surface features to receive a side edge portion of an adjacent panel assembly, an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may enable an improved lap joint to be established between adjacent backed panels.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2006Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Crane Building Products LLCInventors: Paul J. Mollinger, Paul R. Pelfrey, Larry R. Fairbanks
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Patent number: 6988345Abstract: A lineal for framing openings in buildings that may provide a finished appearance to the opening being framed. The lineal may be comprised of a nailing hem and an overhang. The lineal may additionally comprise a channel portion. The lineal with a channel portion may be manufactured as a one-piece or two-piece unit. The two-piece unit may have a portion that slides onto or snaps into the channel portion. The lineal may have insulation applied to its underside.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2005Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignee: Crane Plastics Company LLCInventors: Paul R. Pelfrey, Larry R. Fairbanks, Jan E. Byer
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Patent number: 6935623Abstract: The present invention is a fence assembly comprising fence segments and connectors. Each fence segment may be secured to another fence segment by a connector. The present invention may use in-line connectors, living hinge connectors, male/female hinged connectors, and/or end caps. The connectors may be adapted to fit into the hollow channel rails by a friction fit, press fit, adhesion, or any other suitable connecting means.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2004Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Crane Plastics Company LLCInventors: James Christopher Cook, Paul R. Pelfrey
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Patent number: 6865849Abstract: A trim piece for use with siding. The trim piece includes a proximal end portion that is adapted to engage a support structure such as a clip. A cover piece extends from the proximal end portion. When used as top course molding, the cover piece may cover the nailing hem of an underlying piece of siding. A distal end portion of the cover piece may be comprised of a flexible plastic material in order to account for the slop of the siding.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2003Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: Crane Plastics Company LLCInventors: Paul J. Mollinger, Paul R. Pelfrey
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Publication number: 20040188665Abstract: The present invention is a fence assembly comprising fence segments and connectors. Each fence segment may be secured to another fence segment by a connector. The present invention may use in-line connectors, living hinge connectors, male/female hinged connectors, and/or end caps. The connectors may be adapted to fit into the hollow channel rails by a friction fit, press fit, adhesion, or any other suitable connecting means.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2004Publication date: September 30, 2004Applicant: Crane Plastics Company LLCInventors: James Christopher Cook, Paul R. Pelfrey
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Publication number: 20030131551Abstract: The present invention is a vinyl siding panel and a method of making the vinyl siding panel. One embodiment of the vinyl siding panel comprises a planar row extending the longitudinal length of the vinyl siding panel. The siding panel may also have a slightly curved row. A reinforcement panel may be secured to the siding panel. In such case, the slightly curved row of siding may be secured to a planar portion of the reinforcement panel. In addition, an intermediate portion of the siding panel may be thicker than the outer portions of the siding panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2002Publication date: July 17, 2003Applicant: Crane Plastics Company LLCInventors: Paul J. Mollinger, Larry R. Fairbanks, Samuel W. DeWorth, Paul R. Pelfrey
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Patent number: D481804Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2002Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: Crane Plastics Company LLCInventor: Paul R. Pelfrey