Patents by Inventor Robert Negri

Robert Negri 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: 11066576
    Abstract: A joint tape to be applied to wallboard is provided and includes a base substrate having opposing sides. In certain embodiments, a first adhesive layer is applied to one of the sides of the base substrate and a second adhesive layer is applied to the first adhesive layer, where the first adhesive layer is different than the second adhesive layer. In certain other embodiments, two different adhesives are used in a single adhesive layer. In use, the joint tape is positioned over and removably secured to a joint or corner between adjacent wallboard panels using the first adhesive layer. After the joint tape is in position, joint compound is applied to the joint tape, and the water in the joint tape activates it to form a secure bond with the wallboard panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY
    Inventors: Guy Rosenthal, Pamela L. Hargrove, Joseph Adcock, Robert Negri
  • Patent number: 11028290
    Abstract: A gap finishing tape for use with drywall applications includes a trim strip body extending along a central body axis, a hot melt adhesive extending along the central body axis, and a backing paper. The trim strip body includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, a first side, and a second side opposite the first side, and is at least partially constructed from a metallic material. The backing paper is at least partially secured to the second surface of the trim strip body. The trim strip body is at least partially embedded in the hot melt adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY
    Inventors: Guy Rosenthal, Terry Rosenstiel, Salvatore Immordino, Robert Negri
  • Patent number: 10927556
    Abstract: A non-swelling joint tape for use with drywall applications includes a tapered trim strip body extending along a central body axis and a non-swelling backing paper. The tapered trim strip body includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, a first side, and a second side opposite the first side, and is at least partially constructed from a first dimensionally stable material. The non-swelling backing paper is at least partially secured to the second surface of the tapered trim strip body and is at least partially constructed from a second dimensionally stable material. The tapered trim strip body is dimensioned such that a first thickness between the first surface and the second surface at the central body axis is greater than a second thickness between the first surface and the second surface at the first side and the second side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert Negri, Guy Rosenthal, Salvatore Immordino
  • Publication number: 20190383034
    Abstract: A non-swelling joint tape for use with drywall applications includes a tapered trim strip body extending along a central body axis and a non-swelling backing paper. The tapered trim strip body includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, a first side, and a second side opposite the first side, and is at least partially constructed from a first dimensionally stable material. The non-swelling backing paper is at least partially secured to the second surface of the tapered trim strip body and is at least partially constructed from a second dimensionally stable material. The tapered trim strip body is dimensioned such that a first thickness between the first surface and the second surface at the central body axis is greater than a second thickness between the first surface and the second surface at the first side and the second side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Robert Negri, Guy Rosenthal, Salvatore Immordino
  • Publication number: 20190382621
    Abstract: A gap finishing tape for use with drywall applications includes a trim strip body extending along a central body axis, a hot melt adhesive extending along the central body axis, and a backing paper. The trim strip body includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, a first side, and a second side opposite the first side, and is at least partially constructed from a metallic material. The backing paper is at least partially secured to the second surface of the trim strip body. The trim strip body is at least partially embedded in the hot melt adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Guy Rosenthal, Terry Rosenstiel, Salvatore Immordino, Robert Negri
  • Publication number: 20170081562
    Abstract: A joint tape to be applied to wallboard is provided and includes a base substrate having opposing sides. In certain embodiments, a first adhesive layer is applied to one of the sides of the base substrate and a second adhesive layer is applied to the first adhesive layer, where the first adhesive layer is different than the second adhesive layer. In certain other embodiments, two different adhesives are used in a single adhesive layer. In use, the joint tape is positioned over and removably secured to a joint or corner between adjacent wallboard panels using the first adhesive layer. After the joint tape is in position, joint compound is applied to the joint tape, and the water in the joint tape activates it to form a secure bond with the wallboard panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Guy Rosenthal, Pamela L. Hargrove, Joseph Adcock, Robert Negri
  • Patent number: 9365455
    Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for expeditious wall installation by spray-applying a joint compound comprising a polymeric binder and hollow spheres.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY
    Inventors: Pamela L. Hargrove, Kevin W. Moyer, Jr., Rafael Bury, Robert Negri
  • Publication number: 20150284543
    Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for expeditious wall installation by spray-applying a joint compound comprising a polymeric binder and hollow spheres.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Pamela L. Hargrove, Kevin W. Moyer, JR., Rafael Bury, Robert Negri
  • Publication number: 20070116879
    Abstract: The disclosure is generally related to a coating composition, and more particularly to a decorative effect coating composition capable of producing a multi-colored and/or multi-shaded appearance in a single application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Applicant: UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert Negri, Rafael Bury
  • Patent number: 6663979
    Abstract: A coating for gypsum board includes a binder, a soy protein, and two or more pigments. Two of the pigments include calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate and the magnesium carbonate makes up at least 20% by weight of the coating on a dry basis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: United States Gypsum Company
    Inventors: Subhash Deodhar, Tom Haugeberg, Robert Negri
  • Publication number: 20030113572
    Abstract: A coating for gypsum board includes a binder, a soy protein, and two or more pigments. Two of the pigments include calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate and the magnesium carbonate makes up at least 20% by weight of the coating on a dry basis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Applicant: United States Gypsum Company
    Inventors: Subhash Deodhar, Tom Haugeberg, Robert Negri