Patents by Inventor Richard R. McClure
Richard R. McClure 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: 9540818Abstract: A technique for installing a skylight at the ridge of the roof is used to redirect water away from the skylight by using a flashing member. Side rails containing a notch in the upper end are configured to receive a flashing member proximate the ridge of the roof. The flashing member redirects water away from the skylight without the use or installation of a diverter to reroute the water.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2015Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Inventor: Richard R. McClure
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Patent number: 9493947Abstract: Disclosed is a wall system and a method of fabricating that wall. The system uses a stanchion, or bracket. The bracket is installed between the outer flanges of the structural girts that make up the wall and a wall panel. The tabs create space between the girt and panel that enables insulation to be spread out into the additional space created. This reduces heat losses in the wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Inventor: Richard R. McClure
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Patent number: 9228354Abstract: Disclosed is a system for improving the condensation resistance of metal roof penetrations. When environmental conditions are right, the curbs associated with metal roof penetrations can experience condensation on metal parts for which there is no thermal break. The disclosed system provides a mechanism to implement a thermal break to prevent the formation of condensation.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2014Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.Inventor: Richard R. McClure
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Publication number: 20150267412Abstract: A technique for installing a skylight at the ridge of the roof is used to redirect water away from the skylight by using a flashing member. Side rails containing a notch in the upper end are configured to receive a flashing member proximate the ridge of the roof. The flashing member redirects water away from the skylight without the use or installation of a diverter to reroute the water.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventor: Richard R. McClure
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Publication number: 20150143772Abstract: Disclosed is a system for improving the condensation resistance of metal roof penetrations. When environmental conditions are right, the curbs associated with metal roof penetrations can experience condensation on metal parts for which there is no thermal break. The disclosed system provides a mechanism to implement a thermal break to prevent the formation of condensation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventor: Richard R. McClure
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Patent number: 9027304Abstract: A wall system (110) is disclosed which is mounted onto girts (114) on a building. Rectangular foam blocks (126) are installed between the outer flange of the girts, and the inside surfaces of the wall panel (112). Some vertically spaced apart blocks are located behind the wall seams, and other blocks are located intermediate the seams. The spacing created by the blocks allows for a blanket of insulation (118) between the blocks and the support members to be expanded, improving the system's insulative properties.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.Inventor: Richard R. McClure
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Patent number: 8881479Abstract: A system for assembling a pre-engineered building with a monolithic vapor retarder to control the formation of condensation on the walls. The system allows for numerous different combinations of insulation thickness, different kinds of walls, inside vapor retarders in different rigid panels, different facings or membranes. The system further provides for finished inside surfaces with high thermal quality.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2013Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.Inventor: Richard R. McClure
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Publication number: 20140102026Abstract: A wall system (110) is disclosed which is mounted onto girts (114) on a building. Rectangular foam blocks (126) are installed between the outer flange of the girts, and the inside surfaces of the wall panel (112). Some vertically spaced apart blocks are located behind the wall seams, and other blocks are located intermediate the seams. The spacing created by the blocks allows for a blanket of insulation (118) between the blocks and the support members to be expanded, improving the system's insulative properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: BLUESCOPE BUILDINGS NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventor: Richard R. McClure
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Publication number: 20140083037Abstract: Disclosed is a wall system and a method of fabricating that wall. The system uses a stanchion, or bracket. The bracket is installed between the outer flanges of the structural girts that make up the wall and a wall panel. The tabs create space between the girt and panel that enables insulation to be spread out into the additional space created. This reduces heat losses in the wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: BLUESCOPE BUILDINGS NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventor: Richard R. McClure
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Publication number: 20140041330Abstract: A system for assembling a pre-engineered building with a monolithic vapor retarder to control the formation of condensation on the walls. The system allows for numerous different combinations of insulation thickness, different kinds of walls, inside vapor retarders in different rigid panels, different facings or membranes. The system further provides for finished inside surfaces with high thermal quality.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.Inventor: Richard R. McClure
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Patent number: 8627628Abstract: A system and method for insulating a metal roof includes a thermal block arrangement disposed over each of a pair of purlins. A vapor-barrier sheet spans between and is secured over the opposing pair of purlins, the vapor-barrier sheet being secured underneath each thermal block arrangement. A batt insulation receiving cavity is defined by an upper surface of the vapor-barrier sheet and between opposing faces of each of the thermal block arrangements.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2011Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.Inventor: Richard R. McClure
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Patent number: 8621805Abstract: A system and method for insulating a metal roof include a blanket of insulation laid over at least one purlin. A series of thermal blocks are fastened above the purlin over the blanket of insulation. Each thermal block in the series of thermal blocks has legs that pin the blanket of insulation to a top of each purlin. Gaps are defined between the legs, the gaps enabling regions between the legs wherein the blanket of insulation is only partially compressed between the purlin and an underside of each thermal block. Each thermal block can include a first end, a second end, and a first leg between the first and second ends. The first end includes slots for receiving clip legs of a first roof clip. The second end includes an abutment surface and a landing surface for receiving a next thermal block in a series of thermal blocks.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.Inventor: Richard R. McClure
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Publication number: 20130340369Abstract: Wall systems and methods for making such wall systems are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, a wall system comprises a plurality of vertically displaced horizontal support members, and a wall panel having at least one inwardly-extending ridge. The wall system also includes at least two foam insulation blocks. Each block has a surface that is adapted to conform to the shape of the inwardly-extending ridge of the wall panel. The blocks are spaced apart along each of the horizontal support members and are fastened between the panel and the support member. The spacing created by the blocks allows for a blanket of insulation between the blocks and the support members to expand, improving the system's insulative properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: BLUESCOPE BUILDING NORTH AMERICAInventor: Richard R. McClure
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Patent number: 8505261Abstract: A sliding bracket assembly permits adjacent metal roof panels to move relative to one another to accommodate differential thermal expansion. The assembly includes a center element which is bolted across a purlin, and a pair of wing elements, one on either side of the center element. Roof panels are attached to the wing elements on either side. The wing elements can side lengthwise on the center element; thus the wing elements and their attached roof panels can move lengthwise relative to one another as the roof panels differentially expand and contract.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2007Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: BlueScope Buildings North AmericaInventor: Richard R. McClure
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Patent number: 8407957Abstract: Wall systems and methods for making such wall systems are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, a wall system comprises a plurality of vertically displaced horizontal support members, and a wall panel having at least one inwardly-extending ridge. The wall system also includes at least two foam insulation blocks. Each block has a surface that is adapted to conform to the shape of the inwardly-extending ridge of the wall panel. The blocks are spaced apart along each of the horizontal support members and are fastened between the panel and the support member. The spacing created by the blocks allows for a blanket of insulation between the blocks and the support members to expand, improving the system's insulative properties.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2012Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.Inventor: Richard R. McClure
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Patent number: 8397468Abstract: A light-transmitting roof panel assembly, having the same shape as adjoining metal roof panels in a standing seam metal roof, includes an outer transparent panel made of a polymeric material and an inner reinforcing panel made of perforated metal. The inner and outer panels nest together and lie flush with the roof. Crimpable side corrugation pieces are attached to the reinforcing panel so that the assembly can be connected to neighboring roof panels by seaming.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2008Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: BlueScope Steel North America CorporationInventor: Richard R. McClure
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Publication number: 20120255252Abstract: A system and method for insulating a metal roof include a blanket of insulation laid over at least one purlin. A series of thermal blocks are fastened above the purlin over the blanket of insulation. Each thermal block in the series of thermal blocks has legs that pin the blanket of insulation to a top of each purlin. Gaps are defined between the legs, the gaps enabling regions between the legs wherein the blanket of insulation is only partially compressed between the purlin and an underside of each thermal block. Each thermal block can include a first end, a second end, and a first leg between the first and second ends. The first end includes slots for receiving clip legs of a first roof clip. The second end includes an abutment surface and a landing surface for receiving a next thermal block in a series of thermal blocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2011Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: BLUESCOPE BUILDINGS NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventor: Richard R. McClure
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Publication number: 20120227342Abstract: Wall systems and methods for making such wall systems are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, a wall system comprises a plurality of vertically displaced horizontal support members, and a wall panel having at least one inwardly-extending ridge. The wall system also includes at least two foam insulation blocks. Each block has a surface that is adapted to conform to the shape of the inwardly-extending ridge of the wall panel. The blocks are spaced apart along each of the horizontal support members and are fastened between the panel and the support member. The spacing created by the blocks allows for a blanket of insulation between the blocks and the support members to expand, improving the system's insulative properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventor: Richard R. McClure
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Publication number: 20120124930Abstract: A system and method for insulating a metal roof includes a thermal block arrangement disposed over each of a pair of purlins. A vapor-barrier sheet spans between and is secured over the opposing pair of purlins, the vapor-barrier sheet being secured underneath each thermal block arrangement. A batt insulation receiving cavity is defined by an upper surface of the vapor-barrier sheet and between opposing faces of each of the thermal block arrangements.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: BLUESCOPE BUILDINGS NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventor: Richard R. McClure
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Patent number: 7712279Abstract: A roof curb is shipped in a disassembled state to an installer who assembles, sizes, locates and configures the curb to accommodate slope on any roof without welding or metal cutting. The curb includes an aluminum walls, each having a channel for receiving the bottom edge of a board, which may be taper cut according to the pitch of the roof to provide a level surface for supporting an appliance. Methods of making and installing the roof curb also are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2006Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.Inventor: Richard R. McClure