Curtain-wall; I.e., Panel Attached Outside Floor Or Beam Patents (Class 52/235)
  • Patent number: 11905713
    Abstract: A coupling system for mounting a tile to an outer surface of a building is disclosed. In one embodiment, the coupling system includes support tracks arranged and configured to couple the tile to the building. The support tracks may include integrally formed clips for coupling with the tiles. The clips may be arranged and configured to couple to a top portion of a lower tile and a bottom portion of an upper tile. Additionally, and/or alternatively, the coupling system may include a gasket coupled to the support tracks. The gasket may include first and second arms. The support tracks may include integrally formed, first and second inwardly extending legs for receiving the first and second arms, respectively, of the gasket. In use, the coupling system facilitates faster and easier manufacturability and assembly as compared to other known systems thus providing a more cost-effective solution, particularly when used with smaller tiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Christian Lehmann, Xiang Li
  • Patent number: 11875396
    Abstract: A system for displaying a simulated room can comprise a projector, a wall structure element, a physical object, and a room customization station. The room customization station can view images of selectable products and allows a selection thereof to be displayed on the wall structure element or the physical object. The projector can display the selectable product(s) on the wall structure element or the physical object. The physical object can be adjustable in size for different selectable product sizes. The system can include a physical accessory placeable in the simulated room to facilitate visualization of how the physical accessory would appear in the simulated room with the selectable product. Further, the room customization station can prevent a portion of the images from being projected onto a physical feature in the simulated room and allow other portions of the images to be projected into a portion of the simulated room.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Lowe's Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Blair Thomas Holt, Kurt James Jansen, Shannon Wadford Boggess, Randall Allen Miller, Paula Gragg Ferguson, Jeffrey Donald Key, Jeffrey Robert Pollard, Zeke Robert Markshausen, Garrett Lee Winther, Kathryn Soven, Carl David Sjunnesson, Kyle Fletcher, Elizabeth Spenko, Joseph Thomas Graceffa, Travis Schultz Lee, Aaron Randall Ferber
  • Patent number: 11829043
    Abstract: An integrated glazing unit (IGU) includes a first pane, an electronic laminate that includes an electronic device provided between first and second substrates, a plurality of terminals coupled to the electronic device, and the first substrate being attached to the first pane. The IGU also includes a second pane coupled to the electronic laminated assembly by a spacer, the spacer being recessed with respect to the laminate edge and the second pane edge, forming an interpane volume, R, between the first and second panes. The IGU further includes a gutter having an open face and giving access to an inner volume, Vi. The gutter is positioned within the interpane volume, R, with the open face being recessed from, flush with or extending by less than 10 mm from the second pane edge. The gutter is suitable for receiving the male and/or female electric connector of a cable harness in the inner volume, Vi.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignees: AGC GLASS EUROPE, AGC Inc., AGC FLAT GLASS NORTH AMERICA, INC., AGC VIDROS DO BRASIL LTDA
    Inventors: Jonathan Vivier, Olivier Bouesnard
  • Patent number: 11814849
    Abstract: A hanger system includes an adjustable panel hanger. The adjustable panel hanger includes a connector member, a base member configured to removably attach to the connector member and to clamp onto a support member, wherein the base member includes a base flange, and a hanger member adjustably affixable on the base flange. Optionally, the hanger system may further include a modular panel connectable to the base member via the hanger member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Inventor: Richard Joseph Abel
  • Patent number: 11795687
    Abstract: Provided is a curtain wall assembly including a first panel, and a second panel that is adjacent to the first panel. The curtain wall assembly includes a first attachment member attached to the first panel, and a second attachment member attached to the second panel. Each of the first attachment member and the second attachment member include at least one fin, and the first attachment member is secured to the second attachment member at the fin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: GOLDBRECHT LLC
    Inventors: Marcel Fontijn, Joshua Steven Ray
  • Patent number: 11739553
    Abstract: The invention relates to a building (1), in particular a multistory building, which has a supporting structure (5), and a facade (3) which is operatively connected to the supporting structure and exposed to the wind, wherein the facade (3) has a plurality of facade elements (7), wherein the facade elements (7) are designed to move relative to the supporting structure (5) in reaction to a torsion of the supporting structure (5). It is proposed that at least some facade elements (7) are operatively connected to a number of dampers (13), wherein the dampers (13) are designed to damp a movement of the facade elements (7) relative to the supporting structure (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Inventors: Ralf Nörenberg, Ingo Windeler
  • Patent number: 11719012
    Abstract: A curtain wall panel mounting system comprises a ball anchor seated in a spherical cavity or a cylindrical cavity with plugs nearly abutting the ball of the anchor. A stem extends from the ball to connect to the wall panel. Under seismic stress, the ball may swivel within the cavity so as to pivot the anchor, allowing the attached wall panel to angle itself to accommodate the stress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Inventor: Michael William Richard
  • Patent number: 11708695
    Abstract: A curtain wall includes one or more vertically-extending mullions and one or more transoms, each extending horizontally between two mullions and having ends inserted in grooves of these two mullions. The curtain wall also includes at least an inwardly openable panel installed between two mullions, wherein a local adaptation of the two mullions adjacent to the openable panel comprises at least the removal of a laterally directed wall of the inner chamber of each of the two mullions along a height of the openable panel, and wherein the openable panel is installed in the local adaptation of the two mullions adjacent to the openable panel such that, when the openable panel is closed, the openable panel is not distinguishable from a fixedly fitted panel, neither from the inside nor from the outside of the curtain wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Inventors: Stephanie Catharina R. Claeys, Laurens Leonard J. Claeys, Nausikaa Els P. Claeys
  • Patent number: 11697934
    Abstract: An approved dynamic construction is used for effectively thermally insulating and sealing of a safing slot between a floor of a building and an exterior wall construction. The exterior wall construction includes a curtain wall configuration defined by an interior wall glass surface including one or more aluminum framing members, where the vision glass extends to the finished floor level below. The dynamic, thermally insulating and sealing system includes a first element for receiving the insulating elements, and is positioned in the zero spandrel area of a glass curtain wall construction including only vision glass, to maintain thermally insulating and sealing of the safing slot during exposure to fire and heat as well as movement in order to maintain a complete seal extending across the safing slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Matthew Zemler, Chad Stroike, Arndt Andresen
  • Patent number: 11686088
    Abstract: A mountable panel includes a panel body and a hanger body. The panel body includes front, rear, longitudinal side and lateral side surfaces, and a channel having a recessed portion recessed from the rear surface and a leg portion extending into the panel body from a first longitudinal end of the recessed portion. The hanger body includes a base portion disposed in the recessed portion of the channel and recessed from the rear surface of the panel body, a leg portion extending forward from a first longitudinal end of the base portion and into the leg portion of the channel, and a hook portion extending rearward from the base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: TREMCO CPG INC.
    Inventor: John Richard Bunting
  • Patent number: 11679685
    Abstract: An exemplary battery assembly includes, among other things, an enclosure defining an interior, and a frame disposed within a wall of the enclosure. The frame includes at least one retention feature configured to hold a service panel in a position where the service panel covers an opening to the interior. An exemplary method includes, among other things, transitioning a service panel to an engaged position with at least one retention feature to secure the service panel in a position where the service panel covers an opening in an enclosure. The at least one retention feature is provided by a frame disposed within a wall of the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Manan Prafulchandra Sevak, Patrick Daniel Maguire, George Albert Garfinkel
  • Patent number: 11680679
    Abstract: Methods of installing architectural panels on support structures and architectural panel systems. Architectural panel systems can include support brackets attaching architectural panels to a support structure, first fasteners attaching the support brackets to the architectural panels, and second fasteners attaching the support brackets to the support structure. Methods of installing an architectural panel system can include attaching architectural panels to support brackets with first fasteners, positioning the support brackets on a support structure, and attaching the support brackets to the support structure with second fasteners, for example, that extend through the support brackets. Architectural panels can include interior cutouts that pass sunlight to form aesthetic patterns of sunlight and shade in an occupied space. Support brackets can include opposite sides, four quadrants, through holes, a plate hole or center hole, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: PARASOLEIL
    Inventors: Michael Edward Schock, Uriah Robert Bueller
  • Patent number: 11668090
    Abstract: A window wall system includes a plurality of window wall modules for forming at least in part a facade of a building. Each window wall module is connected between two consecutive concrete slabs of the building and includes a bottom rail, a top rail, two vertical mullions, and a window panel. The system also includes a plurality of anchoring brackets for connecting the bottom rail of each window wall module to a respective one of the concrete slabs, and a plurality of preformed sealing membranes. Each anchoring bracket is configured to be affixed to a top surface of the respective one of the concrete slabs. Each sealing membrane sealingly engages the bottom rail of a corresponding window wall module. Each sealing membrane is interlocked with a respective one of the anchoring brackets to retain the sealing membrane in place. Each sealing membrane is made of an elastomeric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: A. & D. PREVOST INC.
    Inventors: Jocelyn Grise, Benoit Gauthier, Martin Roy
  • Patent number: 11649671
    Abstract: A window shade mounting system for use with a curtain wall structure comprising: a mounting plate secured to a building material and the mounting plate is disposed in a cavity defined by a curtain wall assembly, the building material, a fire block; a support plate removable carried by the mounting plate; a bracket attached to the mounting plate having a first end configured to bear against the mounting plate; a member included in the bracket wherein the member is configured to engage a roller window shade assembly and the member configured to limit rotation of at least a portion of the roller window shade assembly; a passage defined in the bracket for receiving a wire that travels from the cavity, through the passage and connects to a roller shade assembly motor included in the roller window shade assembly; and, a decorative plate attached to the support plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Geigtech East Bay, LLC
    Inventor: James Geiger
  • Patent number: 11642762
    Abstract: This application relates to the field of reveal architectural panels and a tool or clamp for assembly thereof. The apparatus and method replace prior art assembly methods and fasteners with adhesives and a dedicated particularly designed clamp to facilitate assembly. The frame members are modified to facilitate assembly with adhesive sealants and removal of mechanical fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Inventor: Timothy Koetje
  • Patent number: 11643821
    Abstract: The invention concerns a mounting system to support free-form architectural panels, in particular molded panels made from fiber composite materials such as concrete, resin, and gypsum. The mounting system comprises a socket which can be securely embedded in the panel during casting. The mounting system further comprises a ball joint which is clamped into the socket and allows for attachment of the panel to support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT CONSTRUCTION, LLC
    Inventor: Philip Andrew Vernon
  • Patent number: 11578485
    Abstract: A curtain wall constructed from prefabricated connecting wall elements mounted in rows next to and above each other with the wall elements including a frame of assembled profiles on the inside of the curtain wall and of one or more infill elements on the outside of the curtain wall. The frame contains mullions and transoms in the form of profiles which along the perimeter of the frame have female coupling parts and male coupling parts which allow the adjacent mullions and adjacent transoms in an assembled condition in the curtain wall to engage with their coupling parts to form composite basic profiles, where between two rows of connecting wall elements a horizontal seal has been applied which extends continuously in a horizontal direction over the width of the underlying row.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Inventors: Stephanie Catharina R. Claeys, Laurens Leonard J. Claeys, Nausikaa Els P. Claeys
  • Patent number: 11566421
    Abstract: An adjustable support system has a base bracket member, a clip member, and an outer bracket. The base bracket member has a first end wall that overlays a substrate, a body wall extending outwardly therefrom and a second end wall opposite the first end wall. The clip member has a base bracket member coupling, and a projecting arm. The base bracket member coupling is attached to the first end wall and overlies a portion of the body wall. The projecting arm is spaceable apart from the body wall. The outer bracket has a spanning wall with inner and outer sides. An outer end wall extends from the outer side. The spanning wall is slidably positionable between the body wall of the base bracket member and the at least one clip member, to sandwich the same. Wall assemblies and methods are likewise disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventor: G. Matt Krause
  • Patent number: 11542702
    Abstract: An adjustable support system has a base bracket member, a clip member, and an outer bracket. The base bracket member has a first end wall that overlays a substrate, a body wall extending outwardly therefrom and a second end wall opposite the first end wall. The clip member has a base bracket member coupling, and a projecting arm. The base bracket member coupling is attached to the first end wall and overlies a portion of the body wall. The projecting arm is spaceable apart from the body wall. The outer bracket has a spanning wall with inner and outer sides. An outer end wall extends from the outer side. The spanning wall is slidably positionable between the body wall of the base bracket member and the at least one clip member, to sandwich the same. Wall assemblies and methods are likewise disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventor: G. Matt Krause
  • Patent number: 11512521
    Abstract: A kit for maintaining the compression of a glazing leg gasket extending around the entire perimeter of a receptor frame. Once the glazing unit is installed within the receptor frame, the kit includes at least one sill anchor block disposed atop the sill of the receptor for engagement with the glazing frame and at least one head retention clip operable to apply a force to the glazing frame and against the receptor frame. The at least one head retention clip is adjustable to vary the compressive force applied to the glazing leg gasket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: PEERLESS PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Jordan B. Vansickle, Joshua R. Mintz
  • Patent number: 11492799
    Abstract: An approved dynamic construction is used for effectively thermally insulating and sealing of a safing slot between a floor of a building and an exterior wall construction. The exterior wall construction includes a curtain wall configuration defined by an interior wall glass surface, including one or more aluminum framing members. In particular, a process is useful for assembling a fireproof system within a stick build exterior dynamic curtain wall façade, which includes glass, especially vision glass extending to the finished floor level below.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Matthew Zemler, Arndt Andresen, Nathan Jennings, Chad Stroike
  • Patent number: 11479969
    Abstract: A curtain wall includes one or more mullion profiles and one or more transom profiles and panels which are mounted in the mullion profiles and in the transom profiles by their edges. The one or more mullion profiles extend vertically and are provided with an undercut groove on two opposite sides which has an access opening. The grooves form a rebate in which the rim of a panel is mounted. The undercut groove has an elongate cross section which is provided, at the one or several of the transverse ends, with a rounded section and/or which is free from roundings with a radius of less than 2 millimeters at one or several of the transverse ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Inventors: Stephanie Catharina R. Claeys, Laurens Leonard J. Claeys, Nausikaa Els P. Claeys
  • Patent number: 11473313
    Abstract: This application relates to the field of reveal architectural panel assemblies. The apparatus replaces prior art assembly methods and fasteners with a particular connecting structure to facilitate assembly. The frame extrusions are modified to facilitate assembly and increase ease in adaptation and installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Axiom Construction And Consulting LLC
    Inventor: Timothy Koetje
  • Patent number: 11396757
    Abstract: A system for supporting exterior panels on a substrate of a building structure. The system has a plurality of polymeric bracket members, and each of the bracket members have at least one anchor section, at least one web section and at least one support section. The polymeric bracket members provide a thermal break from the exterior panel to the substrate of the building structure. A plurality of exterior cladding units are held in place by the bracket members. A plurality of vents are disposed between the panels and the exterior panels, and a plurality of vents are also disposed between the panels and the substrate, thereby forming a ventilation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: Advanced Architectural Products, LLC
    Inventor: G. Matt Krause
  • Patent number: 11371240
    Abstract: An insulation clip which is used to retain insulation in place before materials are placed over the insulation during the construction of a wall assembly. The clip is configured to be snapped onto either a horizontally disposed girt or a vertically disposed girt. The clip not only maintains the insulation in place but creates a gap between the outer side of the insulation and the cladding which is placed thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph J. Foral, Rene Barrera
  • Patent number: 11346114
    Abstract: The invention provides a veneer panel for use on a surface of a building. The veneer panel can be fabricated with a mounting system that includes a frame and/or a backing for efficient installation on a building surface, as well as a mounting strip or mating connector that can be installed on a building surface to further support the veneer panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Stone Creek Products, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin R. Crosier, Chad L. Yoder, David J. Witbeck
  • Patent number: 11332921
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a construction system for a building module, whose main elements are made of plastic material, providing a robust construction in an easy and quick manner. The system includes a set of main beams (1) adapted to be assembled end-to-end to form an open structure in the shape of a 3-dimensional rectangular frame. The system further includes secondary beams (11), adapted to be assembled between parallel and opposite main beams, and flat facade elements (3) insertable against each other between two adjacent parallel beams. Each facade element (3) includes a rectangular flat plate provided with two folded opposite edges (3A) intended to be hooked with adjacent parallel beams. Each main beam has a rectangular cross-section including, on the four sides thereof, a projection (21) parallel to the side and spaced therefrom leaving an opening to receive a folded edge of a flat facade element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: UHCS PROPERTY SA
    Inventor: Igor Ustinov
  • Patent number: 11299884
    Abstract: A sealing plug configured for sealing a passage of a curtain wall mullion. The passage has a maximum width and a length. The sealing plug includes a main body extending from a first surface to a second surface. The main body has a width at least as large as the passage maximum width and a length at least as large as the passage length. The main body is manufactured from a compressible foam. An intumescent layer is defined along at least one of the first and second surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Specified Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Stahl, Jr., Paul J. Gandolfo
  • Patent number: 11255124
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a window system provided with a blind for solar photovoltaic power generation. In the window system of the present invention, a blind provided with solar cells is installed in a space between indoor side windows and outdoor side windows slidably coupled to the inner surfaces of a window frame. With such a configuration, the window system is easy to install and maintain. The window system of the present invention includes a window frame 10; indoor side windows 21 and outdoor side windows 23 slidably coupled to the inner surfaces of the window frame 10; and a blind 100 for solar photovoltaic power generation installed in a space S between the indoor side windows 21 and the outdoor side windows 23.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: LG Hausys, Ltd.
    Inventors: Seung Jung Lee, Jong Tae Kim, Chul Jun Choi
  • Patent number: 11203876
    Abstract: A cladding system that is used to form a building envelope is disclosed. The system includes pre-fabricated modular cladding panels, each including a composite layer mounted onto metal or alloy sub-frame. The composite layer provides an outer insulation to the system, and a generally flat outer surface to which a veneer may be mounted. The composite layer further acts as an air and vapour barrier for the building envelope. The sub-frames may connect to one another by a tongue and groove interconnect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: FLYNN CANADA LTD.
    Inventors: Don Delaney, John McManus, Tyler Koshurba
  • Patent number: 11133550
    Abstract: This disclosure details exemplary battery pack designs for use in electrified vehicles. Exemplary battery packs may include an enclosure assembly that houses one or more battery internal components (e.g., battery arrays, battery electronic components, or both). A tear-away service panel may be positioned within a wall of the enclosure assembly. The service panel may be removed from the enclosure assembly to access one of the battery internal components requiring service and may be subsequently replaced with a replacement service panel. The replacement service panel may be part of a battery pack resealing kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Barry Shepherd, Patrick Daniel Maguire, Thomas Edward Smith
  • Patent number: 11131093
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the exterior building envelope systems. This invention particularly relates to a façade system supported by a continuous anchor secured to the slab without embedded attachments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: BVGlazing Systems Ltd.
    Inventor: Elio Toffoli
  • Patent number: 11124962
    Abstract: An approved dynamic construction is used for effectively thermally insulating and sealing of a safing slot between a floor of a building and an exterior wall construction, wherein the exterior wall construction includes a curtain wall configuration defined by an interior wall glass surface including one or more aluminum framing members, wherein the vision glass extends to the finished floor level below. The dynamic, thermally insulating and sealing system includes a first element for receiving the insulating elements and positioned in the zero spandrel area of a glass curtain wall construction including only vision glass to maintain thermally insulating and sealing of the safing slot during exposure to fire and heat as well as movement in order to maintain a complete seal extending across the safing slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Arndt Andresen, Matthew Zemler, Chad Stroike
  • Patent number: 11035121
    Abstract: Described is a construction and parts of the construction for effectively thermally and acoustically insulating and sealing of a safing slot (1) between a floor (6) of a building and an exterior wall construction wherein the exterior wall construction comprises a curtain wall configuration (2) utilizing an interior panel module design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: HILTI AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Manfred Klein, Christian Foerg, Mario Paetow, Markus Koegler, Arndt Andresen
  • Patent number: 11002009
    Abstract: A sealing to seal a wall element with a fixed frame having mullions and transoms with perpendicular ends with which the transoms are attached between the mullions. The fixed frame is fitted with at least one compartment with a rebate for a frame part with an infill element to create a wing that opens, or to replace a damaged infill element, where the seal is intended to create a windproof and watertight connection between the mullions and transoms in the corners of an aforementioned compartment, where the seal is made as a corner piece that is formed and sized such that, on the level of the corners to be sealed, it fits in the form of the rebate in the mullion and transom in question and overlaps and covers the connection between this mullion and transom at the level of the rebate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Inventors: Stephanie Catharina R. Claeys, Laurens Leonard J. Claeys, Nausikaa Els P. Claeys
  • Patent number: 10967486
    Abstract: This application relates to the field of reveal architectural panels and a tool or clamp for assembly thereof. The apparatus and method replace prior art assembly methods and fasteners with adhesives and a dedicated particularly designed clamp to facilitate assembly. The frame members are modified to facilitate assembly with adhesive sealants and removal of mechanical fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Axiom Construction and Consulting LLC
    Inventor: Timothy Koetje
  • Patent number: 10934707
    Abstract: A curtain wall constructed from prefabricated connecting wall elements including a frame of assembled profiles on the inside of the curtain wall and of one or more filling elements on the outside. The curtain wall contains a wall element with a two-part frame including two subframes, respectively a fixed frame part and a second frame part fitted with an infill element, where the fixed frame part is located behind the second frame part seen from the outside of the curtain wall, where the fixed frame part is equipped with a rebate into which the second frame part fits and where the relevant filling element is attached to the outside of the curtain wall on the outward looking side of the second frame part using structural silicone in such a way that this outside of the second frame part is entirely covered by the filling element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Inventors: Stephanie Catharina R. Claeys, Laurens Leonard J. Claeys, Nausikaa Els P. Claeys
  • Patent number: 10920427
    Abstract: A façade structure is described, with a substructure formed of support profiles, which is arranged in front of a building wall and anchored fixedly in the floor and/or in the building wall, with extruded façade tiles made of ceramic material, which are fastened to the substructure via tile holders, wherein the tile holders are arranged on all or only some of the support profiles, the tile holders being fastened to the support profiles directly or via separate supports, and the tile holders having receivers, which engage with edge areas of the façade tiles to fasten the façade tiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: MOEDING KERAMIKFASSADEN GMBH
    Inventors: Claus Girnghuber, Rudolf Wagner, Dietmar Müller
  • Patent number: 10907362
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, an apparatus includes a body, a first hook, and a second hook. The body of the apparatus includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first hook extends from the first surface of the body, and the first hook and a portion of the body form a first channel. The first channel is adapted to receive a curtain wall member from a first direction. The second hook extends from the second surface of the body, and the second hook and the portion of the body form a second channel. The second channel is adapted to receive an intermediate member from a second direction that is opposite to the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Stephen N. Loyd Irrevocable Family Trust
    Inventor: Stephen N. Loyd
  • Patent number: 10900239
    Abstract: A system for mounting wall panels to an existing wall, includes a plurality of elongated mounting tracks, each mounting track including a base wall adapted to be secured to the existing wall, an upwardly opening L-shaped hanger supporting wall extending forwardly from the base wall, and an upwardly opening L-shaped hanger stabilizing wall extending forwardly from the base wall in spaced relation from the hanger mounting wall. A plurality of mounting hangers are provided, each mounting hanger including a wall panel securing wall adapted to be secured to a wall panel, a downwardly opening L-shaped hanger mounting wall extending rearwardly from the wall panel securing wall and adapted to be hung on the hanger supporting wall, and a hanger retaining wall extending from the wall panel securing wall and adapted to engage with the hanger stabilizing wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Inventor: Henry H. Bilge
  • Patent number: 10876298
    Abstract: Provided are a wall-material mounting member and a wall structure that make it possible to reduce the gap between the lower end of a window frame or the like and an end portion of a wall material, while also facilitating the mounting operation, thus enhancing the appearance quality of an installed wall. A fixed member 110 includes guiding portions 111L and 111R that movably guide movable main bodies 125L and 125R of a movable member 120 in a first direction, and pressing portions 113L and 113R that press the movable main bodies 125L and 125R toward the guiding portions 111L and 111R. The movable member 120 includes a protruding piece 121 protruding from the movable main bodies 125L and 125R in a second direction, and a locking piece 123 protruding from the protruding piece 121 in the first direction. The protruding piece 121 is provided with a first tool engagement portion 121U capable of taking on a force F1 in the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: NICHIHA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Youhei Sawada
  • Patent number: 10851548
    Abstract: Provided are a wall structure for a building, an attachment apparatus, and a board material construction method, according to which construction is simple and fast, and a board material can be stably supported. A bracket includes: a first portion 110; a second portion 120; a first side wall portion 101 that extends continuously from at least a portion of one side edge 111 of the first portion 110 to at least a portion of one side edge 121 of the second portion 120, and protrudes toward a narrow angle ?1 side; a second side wall portion 102 that extends continuously from at least a portion of another side edge 112 of the first portion 110 to at least a portion of another side edge 122 of the second portion 120, and protrudes toward the narrow angle ?1; and a mounting portion 125 that is provided on the second portion 120. A first support body 30 includes: a first joining portion 31 that is to be mounted on the mounting surface 126 of the mounting portion 125; and a second joining portion 32.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: NICHIHA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Yoshio Ochi
  • Patent number: 10844611
    Abstract: A building panel offset adjustment and leveling system permits precise mounting of panel extrusion channels, and thereby the panels, onto the surface of a building. In a particular embodiment, a slotted spool race along the under surface of each extrusion channel mates with a threaded spool having a first flange slidably received within the spool race and a second flange coupled to the first flange by a threaded collar. The second flange articulates between a proximate position closest to the race and a distal position, providing a continuous offset adjustment range between said extrusion channel and the building. In one or more alternate embodiments, columns of coaxially mated shims replace the spool and provide incremental, graded offset adjustment. In each embodiment, a hollow bore through the offset adjustment system accepts a fastener which affixes the extrusion channel to the building and clamps the adjustment system into its selected offset position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Sean Franklin, Thomas Merle Shingler
  • Patent number: 10767373
    Abstract: A leveling coating structure with quick installation and removal includes a plurality of parallel sections; a multiplicity of clips having a head with a stem and a bushing with inserts, the stem being inserted in a through hole of the section and rotatably retained by the inserts of the bushing which is in abutment with the bottom of the base frame opposite to the head of the clip; a succession of slats having opposite lateral grooves which the head of the clip engages. Each section is made of light alloy with a C-shaped cross-section having a core for supporting the slats and wings for the insertion of the bushings between them. Each clip is retained by the section with the head in abutment with the core for supporting the slats and the bushing in abutment with the free ends of the wings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: I DECK S.R.L.
    Inventor: Enrico Aquilani
  • Patent number: 10731340
    Abstract: A system for closing openings in a building comprises: at least one structural frame having at least two lateral uprights (11a) and two end cross members, coupled to form a perimetral structure that delimits a space, at least one infill element associated to the structural frame at a front thereof, for closing the space delimited by the perimetral structure, at least one longitudinally extending covering element (21b), configured for being mounted on the structural frame at a back thereof, a magnetic-coupling arrangement (24, 28), for constraining in a magnetic way the at least one covering element (21a) in at least one first region of an upright (11a) or a cross member of the structural frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Giugiaro Architettura & Structures S.r.l.
    Inventors: Giovanni Stramandinoli, Sergio De Simone
  • Patent number: 10724234
    Abstract: A building facade system includes framework having shelf members secured to the floor slabs. Vertical mullions are fastened to the shelf members and thereby hang therefrom. The mullions extend below the floor slab and include a riser portion extending above the floor slab. Horizontal support members fastened to the mullions support infill panels and are coupled to horizontal cap members which are fastened to the top terminal ends of the mullion riser portions. Intermediate support members fastened to the mullions support slab edge cover panels which can be opaque. Posts are fastened to the shelf members and are secured to the floor slabs within embedded channels. The posts are horizontally and vertically adjustably fastenable to the shelf members. The shelf members are thereby horizontally and vertically adjustable relative to the floor slabs. The weight of the panels, mullions and shelf members is transferred through the posts to the floor slab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Talon Wall Holdings LLC
    Inventor: Kurtis E. LeVan
  • Patent number: 10724250
    Abstract: Luxury gemstone-style glass wall including a LED background light module installed within a framing module and covered with a glass module. The wall frame module is installed into a construction frame wall. The LED module includes strips of programmable LED lights mounted on an aluminum rear panel with high-shine aluminum facing in a frame that attaches, in the wall frame module. The glass module includes a plethora of glass pebbles held together and attached to another clear sheet with a non-yellowing resin. The LED lights shine through the glass pebbles to create a variety of lighting effects that can be used to create visual interest, set the mood, or provide light therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Inventor: Peter Mueller
  • Patent number: 10570624
    Abstract: A reveal device usable with fixation mechanisms for a pair of panels that include a pair of strips that are held together by a third strip to form a reveal unit. The reveal unit may contain adhesive or other filler material as well as conduits usable in the electrical or plumbing arts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Inventor: David Simonsen
  • Patent number: 10526834
    Abstract: A mullion assembly is provided for forming a window assembly, the window assembly comprising a first window frame and a second window frame coupled to a monolithic mullion core such that a distal portion of the first window frame is in contact with a proximal surface of the mullion core and a proximal portion of the second window frame is in contact with a distal surface of the mullion core. The mullion assembly further comprises a first and second female connector on a respective first and second side of the mullion core. A plurality of separate compartments is defined along a length of the mullion core vertically between the proximal and distal surfaces and laterally between the first and second female connectors. The mullion assembly further comprises first and second male connectors configured to engage the female connectors and seal the first and second sides of the mullion core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Associated Materials, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Luvison
  • Patent number: 10480440
    Abstract: A heat cover for a particulate matter sensor includes an aluminum foil external layer and an internal layer made from a composition including SiO2 of between 52-60%, CaO of between 16-25%, and Al2O2 of between 12-16%. The heat cover is formed as a sleeve structure and includes an open end for receiving the particulate matter sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Alessandro Ormando, Francesco Cannarile