Patents by Inventor Vincent B. Thomas

Vincent B. Thomas 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: 11808294
    Abstract: Self-sealing fasteners and associated building panels, systems, and methods are provided. In one aspect, a fastener includes an elongated fastener body with an external surface extending between the first end and the second end, and a coating material disposed on at least a portion the external surface. In another aspect, a fastener includes an elongated fastener body with an external surface extending between the first end and the second end, and a polymer annulus surrounding at least a portion of the external surface of the of the elongated fastener body at or adjacent the head of the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC
    Inventors: Vincent B. Thomas, Jason G. Peace, Seth C. Glenn
  • Publication number: 20230212854
    Abstract: Disclosed is a structural sheathing panel with an integrated drainage mechanism, comprising: a structural panel core; a plurality of rows, each row of the plurality of rows comprising raised elements deposited on an external surface of the panel and spaced from one another, each of the raised elements having an elongated, linear profile which has a longitudinal axis, wherein the longitudinal axis of at least one of the raised elements of each row is not parallel to any edge of the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC
    Inventors: John CHAMBERLIN, Vincent B. THOMAS
  • Publication number: 20230124489
    Abstract: Gypsum panels and methods for their manufacture are provided herein. The gypsum panels include a gypsum core having a first surface and a second opposed surface and a first fiberglass mat associated with the first surface of the gypsum core, such that gypsum from the gypsum core penetrates at least a portion of the first fiberglass mat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Yi-Hsien Harry Teng, Andrew W. Tricker, Vincent B. Thomas, Rochelle Bradford, Christopher J. Sanders
  • Patent number: 11608637
    Abstract: Gypsum panels and methods for their manufacture are provided herein. The gypsum panels include a gypsum core having a first surface and a second opposed surface and a first fiberglass mat associated with the first surface of the gypsum core, such that gypsum from the gypsum core penetrates at least a portion of the first fiberglass mat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC
    Inventors: Yi-Hsien Harry Teng, Andrew W. Tricker, Vincent B. Thomas, Rochelle Bradford, Christopher J. Sanders
  • Patent number: 11535558
    Abstract: Gypsum panels and methods for their manufacture are provided herein. The gypsum panels include a gypsum core having a first surface and a second opposed surface and a first fiberglass mat associated with the first surface of the gypsum core, such that gypsum from the gypsum core penetrates at least a portion of the first fiberglass mat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC
    Inventors: Yi-Hsien Harry Teng, Andrew W. Tricker, Vincent B. Thomas, Rochelle Bradford, Christopher J. Sanders
  • Publication number: 20220363032
    Abstract: A fabric composite for a gypsum underlayment sound control mat includes a first layer including a spunbond polyolefin layer, a second layer including a nonwoven polyolefin layer, and a hot-melt adhesive layer between and bonding the first layer and the second layer. A gypsum underlayment sound control mat may include the fabric composite bonded to an entangled mesh layer. A flooring system may include a gypsum or gypsum-concrete underlayment over the fabric composite or the mat. The fabric composite may be free of halogenated agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: GP Industrial Plasters LLC
    Inventors: Vincent B. Thomas, William Howard, Matthew Schroder
  • Patent number: 11339820
    Abstract: Self-sealing fasteners and associated building panels, systems, and methods are provided. In one aspect, a fastener includes an elongated fastener body with an external surface extending between the first end and the second end, and a coating material disposed on at least a portion the external surface. In another aspect, a fastener includes an elongated fastener body with an external surface extending between the first end and the second end, and a polymer annulus surrounding at least a portion of the external surface of the of the elongated fastener body at or adjacent the head of the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: GEORGIA-PACIFIC GYPSUM LLC
    Inventors: Vincent B. Thomas, Jason G. Peace, Seth C. Glenn
  • Patent number: 11248375
    Abstract: Gypsum panels, sheathing systems, and methods of making and using the same are provided. A gypsum panel includes a gypsum core associated with a first fiberglass mat having a continuous barrier coating, the coating penetrating a portion of the first fiberglass mat opposite the gypsum core, wherein gypsum penetrates a remaining fibrous portion of the first fiberglass mat such that voids in the first fiberglass mat are substantially eliminated. A building sheathing system includes at least two gypsum panels and a seaming component to provide a seam at an interface between the gypsum panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC
    Inventors: Vincent B. Thomas, Rochelle Bradford, Christopher J. Sanders, Yi-Hsien Harry Teng
  • Publication number: 20210230066
    Abstract: Gypsum panels and methods of making the same are provided herein. The gypsum panels include a barrier coating on a second surface of a coated fiberglass mat, the second surface comprising a coated surface, with the barrier coating comprising an acrylic binder and a filler in an amount of from about 50 to about 75 percent solids by volume of the barrier coating, the barrier coating being deposited in an amount of from about 46 lb/msf to about 60 lb/msf, dry weight. Sheathing systems of at least two such gypsum panels are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Vincent B. THOMAS
  • Publication number: 20200270177
    Abstract: Gypsum panels and methods for their manufacture are provided herein. The gypsum panels include a gypsum core having a first surface and a second opposed surface and a first fiberglass mat associated with the first surface of the gypsum core, such that gypsum from the gypsum core penetrates at least a portion of the first fiberglass mat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Yi-Hsien Harry Teng, Andrew W. Tricker, Vincent B. Thomas, Rochelle Bradford, Christopher J. Sanders
  • Publication number: 20200256373
    Abstract: Self-sealing fasteners and associated building panels, systems, and methods are provided. In one aspect, a fastener includes an elongated fastener body with an external surface extending between the first end and the second end, and a coating material disposed on at least a portion the external surface. In another aspect, a fastener includes an elongated fastener body with an external surface extending between the first end and the second end, and a polymer annulus surrounding at least a portion of the external surface of the of the elongated fastener body at or adjacent the head of the fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Vincent B. Thomas, Jason G. Peace, Seth C. Glenn
  • Publication number: 20200240143
    Abstract: Gypsum panels and methods for their manufacture are provided herein. The gypsum panels include a gypsum core having a first surface and a second opposed surface and a first fiberglass mat associated with the first surface of the gypsum core, such that gypsum from the gypsum core penetrates at least a portion of the first fiberglass mat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Yi-Hsien Harry Teng, Andrew W. Tricker, Vincent B. Thomas, Rochelle Bradford, Christopher J. Sanders
  • Patent number: 10697177
    Abstract: Gypsum panels and methods for their manufacture are provided herein. The gypsum panels include a gypsum core having a first surface and a second opposed surface and a first fiberglass mat associated with the first surface of the gypsum core, such that gypsum from the gypsum core penetrates at least a portion of the first fiberglass mat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC
    Inventors: Yi-Hsien Harry Teng, Andrew W. Tricker, Vincent B. Thomas, Rochelle Bradford, Christopher J. Sanders
  • Patent number: 10626609
    Abstract: Gypsum panels, sheathing systems, and methods of making and using the same are provided. A gypsum panel includes a gypsum core associated with a first fiberglass mat having a continuous barrier coating, the coating penetrating a portion of the first fiberglass mat opposite the gypsum core, wherein gypsum penetrates a remaining fibrous portion of the first fiberglass mat such that voids in the first fiberglass mat are substantially eliminated. A building sheathing system includes at least two gypsum panels and a seaming component to provide a seam at an interface between the gypsum panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC
    Inventors: Vincent B. Thomas, Rochelle Bradford, Christopher J. Sanders, Yi-Hsien Harry Teng
  • Publication number: 20200063780
    Abstract: Self-sealing fasteners and associated building panels, systems, and methods are provided. In one aspect, a fastener includes an elongated fastener body with an external surface extending between the first end and the second end, and a coating material disposed on at least a portion the external surface. In another aspect, a fastener includes an elongated fastener body with an external surface extending between the first end and the second end, and a polymer annulus surrounding at least a portion of the external surface of the of the elongated fastener body at or adjacent the head of the fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Vincent B. Thomas, Jason G. Peace, Seth C. Glenn
  • Publication number: 20190376286
    Abstract: Gypsum panels, sheathing systems, and methods of making and using the same are provided. A gypsum panel includes a gypsum core associated with a first fiberglass mat having a continuous barrier coating, the coating penetrating a portion of the first fiberglass mat opposite the gypsum core, wherein gypsum penetrates a remaining fibrous portion of the first fiberglass mat such that voids in the first fiberglass mat are substantially eliminated. A building sheathing system includes at least two gypsum panels and a seaming component to provide a seam at an interface between the gypsum panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Vincent B. Thomas, Rochelle Bradford, Christopher J. Sanders, Yi-Hsien Harry Teng
  • Patent number: 10495129
    Abstract: Self-sealing fasteners and associated building panels, systems, and methods are provided. In one aspect, a fastener includes an elongated fastener body with an external surface extending between the first end and the second end, and a coating material disposed on at least a portion the external surface. In another aspect, a fastener includes an elongated fastener body with an external surface extending between the first end and the second end, and a polymer annulus surrounding at least a portion of the external surface of the of the elongated fastener body at or adjacent the head of the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC
    Inventors: Vincent B. Thomas, Jason G. Peace, Seth C. Glenn
  • Patent number: 10407907
    Abstract: Gypsum panels, sheathing systems, and methods of making and using the same are provided. A gypsum panel includes a gypsum core associated with a first fiberglass mat having a continuous barrier coating, the coating penetrating a portion of the first fiberglass mat opposite the gypsum core, wherein gypsum penetrates a remaining fibrous portion of the first fiberglass mat such that voids in the first fiberglass mat are substantially eliminated. A building sheathing system includes at least two gypsum panels and a seaming component to provide a seam at an interface between the gypsum panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC
    Inventors: Vincent B. Thomas, Rochelle Bradford, Christopher J. Sanders, Yi-Hsien Harry Teng
  • Patent number: 10179997
    Abstract: Gypsum panels, sheathing systems, and methods of making and using the same are provided. A gypsum panel includes a gypsum core associated with a first fiberglass mat having a continuous barrier coating, the coating penetrating a portion of the first fiberglass mat opposite the gypsum core, wherein gypsum penetrates a remaining fibrous portion of the first fiberglass mat such that voids in the first fiberglass mat are substantially eliminated. A building sheathing system includes at least two gypsum panels and a seaming component to provide a seam at an interface between the gypsum panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC
    Inventors: Vincent B. Thomas, Rochelle Bradford, Christopher J. Sanders, Yi-Hsien Harry Teng
  • Publication number: 20190010697
    Abstract: Gypsum panels, sheathing systems, and methods of making and using the same are provided. A gypsum panel includes a gypsum core associated with a first fiberglass mat having a continuous barrier coating, the coating penetrating a portion of the first fiberglass mat opposite the gypsum core, wherein gypsum penetrates a remaining fibrous portion of the first fiberglass mat such that voids in the first fiberglass mat are substantially eliminated. A building sheathing system includes at least two gypsum panels and a seaming component to provide a seam at an interface between the gypsum panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC
    Inventors: Vincent B. Thomas, Rochelle Bradford, Christopher J. Sanders, Yi-Hsien Harry Teng