Patents by Inventor Roy Shaffer

Roy Shaffer 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: 7222645
    Abstract: An insulated duct-wrap insulating product for an air duct that incorporates a wicking media to transport condensed water on the duct surface to be evaporated into the atmosphere. A wicking fabric, or fibrous media, incorporated as part of the insulating duct wrap is in contact with the metal air duct surface. A portion of the wicking fabric extends into the interior of the air duct, typically through joints in the duct system. When water vapor condenses on the air duct surface it is transported by the wicking fabric and evaporated from the wick surface within the air stream being transported by the ducting system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Roy Shaffer, Manoj K. Choudhary, Steven F Geiger, Charles W. Crim, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7140397
    Abstract: An insulated duct-wrap insulating product for an air duct that incorporates a wicking media to transport condensed water on the duct surface to be evaporated into the atmosphere. A wicking fabric, or fibrous media, incorporated as part of the insulating duct wrap is in contact with the metal air duct surface. A portion of the wicking fabric extends into the interior of the air duct, typically through joints in the duct system. When water vapor condenses on the air duct surface it is transported by the wicking fabric and evaporated from the wick surface within the air stream being transported by the ducting system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Roy Shaffer, Charles W. Crim, Jr., Manoj K. Choudhary, Steven F. Geiger
  • Publication number: 20060123723
    Abstract: Disclosed are an insulation product and an insulation system incorporating such a product for insulating exterior walls, particularly masonry walls, that incorporates at least one internal fire retardant layer and, optionally, a wicking material for transporting condensate away from the interface between the insulating product and the exterior wall. The insulation system includes an integrated support element that can be used to increase the rate of evaporation via various methods, provide for the concealed distribution of cables and wiring and/or improve the aesthetic appearance of the insulating product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Charles Weir, Roy Shaffer
  • Publication number: 20050284065
    Abstract: A faced fibrous insulation having a facing on one or more surfaces of a fibrous insulation material is provided. The facing provides improved surface quality, high and controlled adhesion, and is easily manufactured. The facing of the present invention includes a pre-applied adhesive that is heat activated to provide adhesion to the fibrous insulation. The facing may be input into the glass fiber forming section of a fibrous insulation production line. Alternatively, the facing may be applied to the uncured pack prior to curing or applied to the cured fibrous insulation. As another alternative, a vapor barrier layer may be attached on a surface of the insulation opposite the facing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2005
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventor: Roy Shaffer
  • Publication number: 20050272338
    Abstract: A faced fibrous insulation having a mat facing on one or more surfaces of a fibrous insulation material is provided. The mat facing provides improved surface quality, high and controlled adhesion, and is easily manufactured. The mat facing of the present invention includes a pre-applied adhesive that is heat activated to provide adhesion to the fibrous insulation. The mat facing may be input into the glass fiber forming section of a fibrous insulation production line. Alternatively, the mat facing may be applied to the uncured pack prior to curing or applied to the cured fibrous insulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Inventor: Roy Shaffer
  • Publication number: 20040238059
    Abstract: An insulated duct-wrap insulating product for an air duct that incorporates a wicking media to transport condensed water on the duct surface to be evaporated into the atmosphere. A wicking fabric, or fibrous media, incorporated as part of the insulating duct wrap is in contact with the metal air duct surface. A portion of the wicking fabric extends into the interior of the air duct, typically through joints in the duct system. When water vapor condenses on the air duct surface it is transported by the wicking fabric and evaporated from the wick surface within the air stream being transported by the ducting system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Roy Shaffer, Charles W. Crim, Manoj K. Choudhary, Steven F. Geiger
  • Publication number: 20040238058
    Abstract: An insulated duct-wrap insulating product for an air duct that incorporates a wicking media to transport condensed water on the duct surface to be evaporated into the atmosphere. A wicking fabric, or fibrous media, incorporated as part of the insulating duct wrap is in contact with the metal air duct surface. A portion of the wicking fabric extends into the interior of the air duct, typically through joints in the duct system. When water vapor condenses on the air duct surface it is transported by the wicking fabric and evaporated from the wick surface within the air stream being transported by the ducting system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Roy Shaffer, Manoj K. Choudhary, Steven F. Geiger, Charles W. Crim
  • Patent number: 5855353
    Abstract: A method of and apparatus for damping vibration such as sound in a vibration generating device such as an appliance. A constraining layer and an adhering layer are provided. The adhering layer including a viscosity enhancing material such as a cellulose fiber, and an adhesive material. The constraining layer is adhered to a surface of an device with the adhering layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Roy Shaffer, Kurt G. Melia