Patents by Inventor Todd P. DiNoia
Todd P. DiNoia 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: 11598097Abstract: The present disclosure relates to roofing granules, such as colored solar-reflective roofing granules, and to methods for making and their use in roofing products. One aspect of the disclosure provides a collection of colored solar-reflective roofing granules, wherein substantially each roofing granule includes an inner layer of a porous ceramic material, the pore size and material of the inner layer being selected such that the inner layer is substantially reflective of infrared radiation; and disposed about and substantially surrounding the inner layer, an outer layer of a substantially colored ceramic material, the outer layer of substantially colored ceramic material being substantially transmissive to infrared radiation, the collection of colored solar-reflective roofing granules having a L* of no more than 60 and a solar reflectivity of at least 30%.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2019Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: CertainTeed LLCInventors: Xiaofeng Peng, Todd P. DiNoia, Oh-Hun Kwon, Aziz Mahfoud Familia
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Patent number: 11453614Abstract: A method of making a plurality of composite granules can include: forming green body granules comprising an aluminosilicate; heating the green body granules to form sintered granules; cooling the sintered granules according to a cooling regime, wherein the cooling regime comprises a temperature hold between 700° C. and 900° C. for at least one hour. In a particular embodiment, the aluminosilicate for making the composite granules can have a particle size less than 150 ?m. The composite granules are particularly suitable as roofing granules and can have a desired combination of high solar reflectance SR and low lightness L*, a low bulk density, good weather resistance and strength.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2020Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: CERTAINTEED LLCInventors: Tracy H. Panzarella, Ryan Koseski, Todd P. Dinoia, Bojana Lante
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Patent number: 11447950Abstract: An insulation product may include a container, a first insulation material forming a first layer inside the container, and a second insulation material forming a second layer inside the container, and the first layer is compressed by the second layer. A structure in a building may include studs, first and second claddings mounted to opposite sides of the studs, and structure spaces defined between the studs and the opposing claddings. A first insulation material may include first layers on and substantially covering a first one of the claddings inside the structure spaces. In addition, a second insulation material may have second layers inside the structure spaces. The first layers are compressed and substantially covered by the second layers, and the second layers substantially cover a second one of the claddings inside the structure spaces.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: CERTAINTEED LLCInventors: Jean-Philippe Ndobo-Epoy, Artemis Agelaridou Twohig, Michael J. Lembo, Todd P. Dinoia, Minas R. Apelian
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Patent number: 11403749Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to evaluating thermal properties of building surfaces. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a method of evaluating insulation in a cavity in a building surface. The method includes obtaining an infrared image of a first area of the building surface that covers the cavity, where the infrared image includes an array of digital pixel values. The infrared image is partitioned into a plurality of regions based on the digital pixel values. A shape of a first identified region is determined using a shape analysis algorithm and whether the first identified region corresponds to a first insulation void is recognized based on the determined shape of the first identified region.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: CertainTeed LLCInventors: Sizhu You, Todd P. Dinoia
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Patent number: 11149432Abstract: An area separation wall (ASW) may include gypsum liner panels and structural elements located between adjacent ones of the gypsum liner panels. A sealing material may be located between the gypsum liner panels and the structural elements, and between adjacent ones of the structural elements. The sealing material may form seals therebetween, such that the ASW is substantially airtight when assembled. In addition, the ASW may include a fire rating of at least 2 hours in compliance with ANSI/UL 263.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2020Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: CERTAINTEED GYPSUM, INC.Inventors: Stanley D. Gatland, Todd P. Dinoia, Conor Patrick McDonald
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Patent number: 11020946Abstract: A building board, particularly a gypsum board, can have a high fastener sealability if protected by the combination of thin layers of an extruded polymer film and a thermoplastic coating layer. The combination of extruded polymer film and thermoplastic coating layer is designed such that the gypsum board can also tolerate overdriven fasteners, thus exceeding the requirements of ASTM D1970-15.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2017Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: CERTAINTEED GYPSUM, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey H. Peet, Artemis Agelaridou-Twohig, Michael J. Lemberger, Todd P. DiNoia, Jean-Philippe Ndobo-Epoy
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Publication number: 20210042911Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to evaluating thermal properties of building surfaces. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a method of evaluating insulation in a cavity in a building surface. The method includes obtaining an infrared image of a first area of the building surface that covers the cavity, where the infrared image includes an array of digital pixel values. The infrared image is partitioned into a plurality of regions based on the digital pixel values. A shape of a first identified region is determined using a shape analysis algorithm and whether the first identified region corresponds to a first insulation void is recognized based on the determined shape of the first identified region.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Sizhu YOU, Todd P. DINOIA
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Publication number: 20210010264Abstract: An insulation product may include a container, a first insulation material forming a first layer inside the container, and a second insulation material forming a second layer inside the container, and the first layer is compressed by the second layer. A structure in a building may include studs, first and second claddings mounted to opposite sides of the studs, and structure spaces defined between the studs and the opposing claddings. A first insulation material may include first layers on and substantially covering a first one of the claddings inside the structure spaces. In addition, a second insulation material may have second layers inside the structure spaces. The first layers are compressed and substantially covered by the second layers, and the second layers substantially cover a second one of the claddings inside the structure spaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Jean-Philippe NDOBO-EPOY, Artemis AGELARIDOU TWOHIG, Michael J. LEMBO, Todd P. DINOIA, Minas R. APELIAN
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Publication number: 20210010259Abstract: An insulation system and method comprising an insulation layer, an atmospheric regulation layer, a structural support, and an external surface; wherein the atmospheric regulation layer is supported by the structural support, wherein the insulation layer is located between the atmospheric regulation layer and the external surface, wherein the atmospheric regulation layer has a water vapor permeability of not greater than 3 perms at a relative humidity of 25% as measured by ASTM E96 Procedure A Dry Cup, and a water vapor permeability of at least 6 perms at a relative humidity of 75% as measured by ASTM E96 Procedure B Wet Cup, wherein the atmospheric regulation layer has a fire class A rating as measured by ASTM E84, and wherein the continuous atmospheric regulation layer has a ACH50 value of not greater than 10, wherein ACH50 represents an air exchange at 50 Pascals.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Jean-Philippe NDOBO-EPOY, Michael J. Lembo, Todd P. Dinoia, Luc Pierre Vitry, Gregory F. Jacobs, Valerio Massara, Andrew Clyde Brandt
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Patent number: 10829931Abstract: An insulation system and method comprising an insulation layer, an atmospheric regulation layer, a structural support, and an external surface; wherein the atmospheric regulation layer is supported by the structural support, wherein the insulation layer is located between the atmospheric regulation layer and the external surface, wherein the atmospheric regulation layer has a water vapor permeability of not greater than 3 perms at a relative humidity of 25% as measured by ASTM E96 Procedure A Dry Cup, and a water vapor permeability of at least 6 perms at a relative humidity of 75% as measured by ASTM E96 Procedure B Wet Cup, wherein the atmospheric regulation layer has a fire class A rating as measured by ASTM E84, and wherein the continuous atmospheric regulation layer has a ACH50 value of not greater than 10, wherein ACH50 represents an air exchange at 50 Pascals.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2019Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: CERTAINTEED CORPORATIONInventors: Jean-Philippe Ndobo-Epoy, Michael J. Lembo, Todd P. Dinoia, Luc Pierre Vitry, Gregory F. Jacobs, Valerio Massara, Andrew Clyde Brandt
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Patent number: 10822794Abstract: An insulation product may include a container, a first insulation material forming a first layer inside the container, and a second insulation material forming a second layer inside the container, and the first layer is compressed by the second layer. A structure in a building may include studs, first and second claddings mounted to opposite sides of the studs, and structure spaces defined between the studs and the opposing claddings. A first insulation material may include first layers on and substantially covering a first one of the claddings inside the structure spaces. In addition, a second insulation material may have second layers inside the structure spaces. The first layers are compressed and substantially covered by the second layers, and the second layers substantially cover a second one of the claddings inside the structure spaces.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2020Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: CERTAINTEED CORPORATIONInventors: Jean-Philippe Ndobo-Epoy, Artemis Agelaridou Twohig, Michael J. Lembo, Todd P. Dinoia, Minas R. Apelian
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Publication number: 20200317579Abstract: A method of making a plurality of composite granules can include: forming green body granules comprising an aluminosilicate; heating the green body granules to form sintered granules; cooling the sintered granules according to a cooling regime, wherein the cooling regime comprises a temperature hold between 700° C. and 900° C. for at least one hour. In a particular embodiment, the aluminosilicate for making the composite granules can have a particle size less than 150 ?m. The composite granules are particularly suitable as roofing granules and can have a desired combination of high solar reflectance SR and low lightness L*, a low bulk density, good weather resistance and strength.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Tracy H. PANZARELLA, Ryan KOSESKI, Todd P. DINOIA, Bojana LANTE
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Patent number: 10745917Abstract: A thermal bridge-free insulation assembly may include hangers to support insulation in an attic. The hanger may include an axis, a proximal end coupled to a rafter, and a distal end coupled to a barrier. The hanger also may include at least two components that are axially movable relative to each other to selectively adjust a depth of an insulation space.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2016Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: CERTAINTEED CORPORATIONInventors: Jean-Philippe Ndobo-Epoy, Todd P. DiNoia, Andrew Clyde Brandt, Luc Pierre Vitry, Valerio Massara, Conor Patrick McDonald, Kenneth D Forsythe, Eric Nilsson
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Patent number: 10730799Abstract: A method of making a plurality of composite granules can include: forming green body granules comprising an aluminosilicate; heating the green body granules to form sintered granules; cooling the sintered granules according to a cooling regime, wherein the cooling regime comprises a temperature hold between 700° C. and 900° C. for at least one hour. In a particular embodiment, the aluminosilicate for making the composite granules can have a particle size less than 150 ?m. The composite granules are particularly suitable as roofing granules and can have a desired combination of high solar reflectance SR and low lightness L*, a low bulk density, good weather resistance and strength.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2017Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: CERTAINTEED CORPORATIONInventors: Tracy H. Panzarella, Ryan Koseski, Todd P. Dinoia, Bojana Lante
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Publication number: 20200181903Abstract: An insulation product may include a container, a first insulation material forming a first layer inside the container, and a second insulation material forming a second layer inside the container, and the first layer is compressed by the second layer. A structure in a building may include studs, first and second claddings mounted to opposite sides of the studs, and structure spaces defined between the studs and the opposing claddings. A first insulation material may include first layers on and substantially covering a first one of the claddings inside the structure spaces. In addition, a second insulation material may have second layers inside the structure spaces. The first layers are compressed and substantially covered by the second layers, and the second layers substantially cover a second one of the claddings inside the structure spaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Jean-Philippe NDOBO-EPOY, Artemis AGELARIDOU TWOHIG, Michael J. LEMBO, Todd P. DINOIA, Minas R. Apelian
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Publication number: 20200173167Abstract: An area separation wall (ASW) may include gypsum liner panels and structural elements located between adjacent ones of the gypsum liner panels. A sealing material may be located between the gypsum liner panels and the structural elements, and between adjacent ones of the structural elements. The sealing material may form seals therebetween, such that the ASW is substantially airtight when assembled. In addition, the ASW may include a fire rating of at least 2 hours in compliance with ANSI/UL 263.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2020Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Stanley D. GATLAND, Todd P. DINOIA, Conor Patrick MCDONALD
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Patent number: 10550568Abstract: An insulation system for hanging insulation in a truss is disclosed and includes a first rail configured to be installed on a first truss and a second rail configured to be installed on a second truss spaced apart from the first truss. A first cavity is established between the first rail and the second rail. Further, the first cavity is configured to receive and engage a first insulation batt.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: CERTAINTEED CORPORATIONInventors: Jean-Philippe Ndobo-Epoy, Jerome Arul, Andrew Clyde Brandt, Todd P. Dinoia, Luc Pierre Vitry, Conor Patrick McDonald, David M. Pacana
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Publication number: 20190305718Abstract: The present disclosure relates to roofing granules, such as colored solar-reflective roofing granules, and to methods for making and their use in roofing products. One aspect of the disclosure provides a collection of colored solar-reflective roofing granules, wherein substantially each roofing granule includes an inner layer of a porous ceramic material, the pore size and material of the inner layer being selected such that the inner layer is substantially reflective of infrared radiation; and disposed about and substantially surrounding the inner layer, an outer layer of a substantially colored ceramic material, the outer layer of substantially colored ceramic material being substantially transmissive to infrared radiation, the collection of colored solar-reflective roofing granules having a L* of no more than 60 and a solar reflectivity of at least 30%.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Xiaofeng Peng, Todd P. DiNoia, Oh-Hun Kwon, Aziz Mahfoud Familia
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Publication number: 20190264441Abstract: An insulation system and method comprising an insulation layer, an atmospheric regulation layer, a structural support, and an external surface; wherein the atmospheric regulation layer is supported by the structural support, wherein the insulation layer is located between the atmospheric regulation layer and the external surface, wherein the atmospheric regulation layer has a water vapor permeability of not greater than 3 perms at a relative humidity of 25% as measured by ASTM E96 Procedure A Dry Cup, and a water vapor permeability of at least 6 perms at a relative humidity of 75% as measured by ASTM E96 Procedure B Wet Cup, wherein the atmospheric regulation layer has a fire class A rating as measured by ASTM E84, and wherein the continuous atmospheric regulation layer has a ACH50 value of not greater than 10, wherein ACH50 represents an air exchange at 50 Pascals.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: Jean-Philippe NDOBO-EPOY, Michael J. LEMBO, Todd P. DINOIA, Luc Pierre VITRY, Gregory F. JACOBS, Valerio MASSARA, Andrew Clyde BRANDT
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Patent number: 10323410Abstract: An insulation system and method comprising an insulation layer, an atmospheric regulation layer, a structural support, and an external surface; wherein the atmospheric regulation layer is supported by the structural support, wherein the insulation layer is located between the atmospheric regulation layer and the external surface, wherein the atmospheric regulation layer has a water vapor permeability of not greater than 3 perms at a relative humidity of 25% as measured by ASTM E96 Procedure A Dry Cup, and a water vapor permeability of at least 6 perms at a relative humidity of 75% as measured by ASTM E96 Procedure B Wet Cup, wherein the atmospheric regulation layer has a fire class A rating as measured by ASTM E84, and wherein the continuous atmospheric regulation layer has a ACH50 value of not greater than 10, wherein ACH50 represents an air exchange at 50 Pascals.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: CERTAINTEED CORPORATIONInventors: Jean-Philippe Ndobo-Epoy, Michael J. Lembo, Todd P. Dinoia, Luc Pierre Vitry, Gregory F. Jacobs, Valerio Massara, Andrew Clyde Brandt