Patents by Inventor Richard C. Wilson
Richard C. Wilson 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: 9359769Abstract: 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: June 23, 2014Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Progressive Foam Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Wilson, Patrick M. Culpepper
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Patent number: 9181710Abstract: 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: June 17, 2010Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Progressive Foam Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Wilson, 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: 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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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: 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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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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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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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
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Publication number: 20110271622Abstract: 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
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Publication number: 20110154759Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2011Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventors: Richard C. Wilson, Patrick M. Culpepper
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Patent number: 7908814Abstract: 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: December 29, 2006Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Progressive Foam Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Wilson, Patrick M. Culpepper
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Publication number: 20100251648Abstract: 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 17, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: PROGRESSIVE FOAM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Richard C. Wilson, Patrick M. Culpepper
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Patent number: 7762040Abstract: A method for installing siding panels to a building includes providing a foam backing board having alignment ribs on a front surface and a drainage grid on a back surface and then establishing a reference line at a lower end of the building for aligning a lower edge of a first backing board and tacking thereon. Tabs and slots along vertical edges of the foam backing board align and secure adjacent backing boards to each other. A siding panel is butted against one of the lower alignment ribs and secured thereto. Another siding panel is butted against and secured to an adjacent alignment rib to form a shadow line between the adjacent siding panels on the building.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2004Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Progressive Foam Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Wilson, Patrick M. Culpepper