Patents by Inventor Victor A. Amend

Victor A. Amend 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: 11352787
    Abstract: A concrete form panel for a concrete formwork includes: a foam body having a concrete-facing surface and an outward-facing surface opposite the concrete-facing surface, the outward-facing surface having a plurality of slots formed therein; and a plurality of structural elements. Each structural element is accommodated in a respective slot, and has apertures formed therein for accommodating ties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Inventor: Victor Amend
  • Patent number: 11352782
    Abstract: A ventilation panel for a soil gas barrier system includes: an insulating foam body having first and second opposing faces and a plurality of grooves to define, in cross-section, an interconnected plurality of ventilation channels having walls that extend into the ventilation panel from the second face toward the first face; and a film of substantially gas-impervious material attached to at least one of the first face and the second face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Inventor: Victor Amend
  • Patent number: 11098479
    Abstract: A finishing arrangement for an exterior wall of a building includes: a plurality of exterior finishing panels; and at least one support member configured to support at least a portion of the weight of the exterior finishing panels. Each exterior finishing panel includes: a foam body having an interior-facing surface and an exterior-facing surface, the interior-facing surface having a plurality of pedestals formed therein, the pedestals defining a plurality of drainage channels therebetween, the exterior-facing surface being opposite the interior-facing surface and having a plurality of slots formed therein; and a plurality of structural elements, each structural element being accommodated in a respective slot, each structural element having a fastening surface for fastening a finishing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Inventor: Victor Amend
  • Publication number: 20210115660
    Abstract: A ventilation panel for a soil gas barrier system includes: an insulating foam body having first and second opposing faces and a plurality of grooves to define, in cross-section, an interconnected plurality of ventilation channels having walls that extend into the ventilation panel from the second face toward the first face; and a film of substantially gas-impervious material attached to at least one of the first face and the second face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventor: Victor Amend
  • Publication number: 20210040727
    Abstract: A finishing arrangement for an exterior wall of a building includes: a plurality of exterior finishing panels; and at least one support member configured to support at least a portion of the weight of the exterior finishing panels. Each exterior finishing panel includes: a foam body having an interior-facing surface and an exterior-facing surface, the interior-facing surface having a plurality of pedestals formed therein, the pedestals defining a plurality of drainage channels therebetween, the exterior-facing surface being opposite the interior-facing surface and having a plurality of slots formed therein; and a plurality of structural elements, each structural element being accommodated in a respective slot, each structural element having a fastening surface for fastening a finishing material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventor: Victor AMEND
  • Publication number: 20200399913
    Abstract: A concrete form panel for a concrete formwork includes: a foam body having a concrete-facing surface and an outward-facing surface opposite the concrete-facing surface, the outward-facing surface having a plurality of slots formed therein; and a plurality of structural elements. Each structural element is accommodated in a respective slot, and has apertures formed therein for accommodating ties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventor: Victor Amend
  • Patent number: 10753109
    Abstract: A tie for a concrete formwork comprises: a tie anchor configured to be embedded in a block of insulating material, the tie anchor having a first connecting feature accessible from a concrete-facing surface of the block; and a tie member having a second connecting feature configured to connect to the first connecting feature of the tie anchor. The tie member has at least one connector for connecting to an abutting tie member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Inventor: Victor Amend
  • Publication number: 20200063451
    Abstract: A tie for a concrete formwork comprises: a tie anchor configured to be embedded in a block of insulating material, the tie anchor having a first connecting feature accessible from a concrete-facing surface of the block; and a tie member having a second connecting feature configured to connect to the first connecting feature of the tie anchor. The tie member has at least one connector for connecting to an abutting tie member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventor: Victor Amend
  • Patent number: 9695590
    Abstract: A subfloor component comprises an insulating foam panel having first and second opposing faces and a plurality of intersecting grooves in the first face to define, in cross-section, a plurality of pedestals having at least one wall extending toward the second face, a moisture-resistant layer formed on the first face of the panel that conforms to the pedestals, and a hardboard layer on the second face of the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Inventor: Victor Amend
  • Publication number: 20150315801
    Abstract: A subfloor component comprises an insulating foam panel having first and second opposing faces and a plurality of intersecting grooves in the first face to define, in cross-section, a plurality of pedestals having at least one wall extending toward the second face, a moisture-resistant layer formed on the first face of the panel that conforms to the pedestals, and a hardboard layer on the second face of the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventor: Victor Amend
  • Patent number: 9121166
    Abstract: A panel for a building form made of insulating material such as polystyrene is integrated with a reinforcing member for enabling the panel to resist deformation due to forces applied against its concrete-facing surface. Reinforcement of floor/roof panels is beneficial to reduce the amount of, or eliminate the need for, shoring for supporting the weight of wet concrete or workers. The reinforcement resists against deformation due to cracking, splitting etc. Reinforcement is likewise beneficial for wall forms where the weight of concrete asserts significant pressure against the concrete-facing surface of the form, in order to resist deformation of the wall forms under pressure. The reinforcing member may be made of a plastic material such as polypropylene or high-impact polystyrene. Methods of manufacturing reinforced form panels are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Inventor: Victor Amend
  • Patent number: 9057193
    Abstract: A subfloor component comprises a hardboard panel having first and second opposing faces and a plurality of intersecting grooves to define, in cross-section, a plurality of pedestals having walls that extend into the panel from the first face generally toward the second face. At least one of the pedestals has at least one wall that is undercut. The subfloor component also comprises a film of substantially moisture-impervious material attached to the first face of the panel and that conforms to the tops and walls of the pedestals and to the bottoms of the grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Inventor: Victor Amend
  • Patent number: 9057196
    Abstract: A subfloor component includes a hardboard panel having first and second opposing faces and a plurality of intersecting grooves to define, in cross-section, a plurality of pedestals having walls that extend into the panel from the first face toward the second face. The subfloor component also includes a film of substantially moisture-impervious material attached to the first face of the panel and that conforms to the tops and walls of the pedestals and to the bottoms of the grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Inventor: Victor Amend
  • Publication number: 20150096249
    Abstract: A subfloor component comprises a hardboard panel having first and second opposing faces and a plurality of intersecting grooves to define, in cross-section, a plurality of pedestals having walls that extend into the panel from the first face generally toward the second face. At least one of the pedestals has at least one wall that is undercut. The subfloor component also comprises a film of substantially moisture-impervious material attached to the first face of the panel and that conforms to the tops and walls of the pedestals and to the bottoms of the grooves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Victor Amend
  • Patent number: 8997420
    Abstract: A panel for a building form made of insulating material such as polystyrene is integrated with a reinforcing member for enabling the panel to resist deformation due to forces applied against its concrete-facing surface. Reinforcement of floor/roof panels is beneficial to reduce the amount of, or eliminate the need for, shoring for supporting the weight of wet concrete or workers. The reinforcement resists against deformation due to cracking, splitting etc. Reinforcement is likewise beneficial for wall forms where the weight of concrete asserts significant pressure against the concrete-facing surface of the form, in order to resist deformation of the wall forms under pressure. The reinforcing member may be made of a plastic material such as polypropylene or high-impact polystyrene. Methods of manufacturing reinforced form panels are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Inventor: Victor Amend
  • Publication number: 20150082724
    Abstract: A reinforced insulating panel comprises an insulating foam slab, and at least one reinforcement sheet disposed on a respective face of the insulating foam slab. Each reinforcement sheet comprises a plurality of continuous fibers extending diagonally across the insulating foam slab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Victor Amend
  • Publication number: 20140345222
    Abstract: A subfloor component includes a hardboard panel having first and second opposing faces and a plurality of intersecting grooves to define, in cross-section, a plurality of pedestals having walls that extend into the panel from the first face toward the second face. The subfloor component also includes a film of substantially moisture-impervious material attached to the first face of the panel and that conforms to the tops and walls of the pedestals and to the bottoms of the grooves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventor: Victor Amend
  • Publication number: 20140338286
    Abstract: A panel for a building form made of insulating material such as polystyrene is integrated with a reinforcing member for enabling the panel to resist deformation due to forces applied against its concrete-facing surface. Reinforcement of floor/roof panels is beneficial to reduce the amount of, or eliminate the need for, shoring for supporting the weight of wet concrete or workers. The reinforcement resists against deformation due to cracking, splitting etc. Reinforcement is likewise beneficial for wall forms where the weight of concrete asserts significant pressure against the concrete-facing surface of the form, in order to resist deformation of the wall forms under pressure. The reinforcing member may be made of a plastic material such as polypropylene or high-impact polystyrene. Methods of manufacturing reinforced form panels are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventor: Victor Amend
  • Patent number: D721191
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Inventor: Victor Amend
  • Patent number: D773697
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Inventor: Victor Amend