Patents by Inventor Peter R. Atherton

Peter R. Atherton 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).

  • Patent number: 8713875
    Abstract: A glass block panel assembled, framed and attached to a substrate such that it resists the shock wave resulting from a blast event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Pittsburgh Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Nicholas T. Loomis, Peter R. Atherton
  • Patent number: 8495840
    Abstract: A Solar Wall Tube, including a tube and one or more glass blocks, that integrates with masonry construction and guides natural light into a building is described. The tube structure provides a much cleaner aesthetic over previous glass block installation methods while guiding more natural light to the building interior. The Solar Wall Tube also offers advantages of significantly improved thermal insulation and structural integrity over a single glass block and longevity of an enclosed building material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Pittsburgh Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Nicholas Loomis, Peter R. Atherton
  • Publication number: 20120125186
    Abstract: A glass block panel assembled, framed and attached to a substrate such that it resists the shock wave resulting from a blast event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: PITTSBURGH CORNING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nicholas T. Loomis, Peter R. Atherton
  • Publication number: 20100199719
    Abstract: A glass block, and method for making a glass block, having one or more formed slots on one or more edge faces of the block. The slots are formed during the molten state of the glass formation to maintain the mechanical integrity of the glass structure in architectural applications. The glass block may have an insert placed inside by way of the formed slot, the insert having performance and/or decorative properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: PITTSBURGH CORNING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Russell FOX, Peter R. Atherton, Michael R. James, Richard Y. Greene
  • Publication number: 20100139191
    Abstract: Glass blocks and glass block panel assemblies with improved thermal and solar heat gain resistance are described. The blocks are comprised of two symmetric glass elements, one that would face the exterior of a building and another that would face the interior of a building, separated by a second material that acts as a thermal break between the inside and outside of a building. The thermal break may optionally encircle one or more pieces of material that become enclosed in the block for performance or aesthetic purposes. Additional adhesives and sealants may be used as needed to insure structural and functional reliability of the block. For application into building structures, wall and window installation methods are also described including spacers that help ensure quality block alignment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventor: Peter R. Atherton
  • Publication number: 20100126094
    Abstract: A Solar Wall Tube, including a tube and one or more glass blocks, that integrates with masonry construction and guides natural light into a building is described. The tube structure provides a much cleaner aesthetic over previous glass block installation methods while guiding more natural light to the building interior. The Solar Wall Tube also offers advantages of significantly improved thermal insulation and structural integrity over a single glass block and longevity of an enclosed building material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventors: Nicholas Loomis, Peter R. Atherton
  • Publication number: 20090255448
    Abstract: A glass block panel assembled, framed and attached to a substrate such that it resists the shock wave resulting from a blast event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Nicholas T. Loomis, Peter R. Atherton