Locally Reinforced To Receive A Fastener Patents (Class 52/309.2)
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Patent number: 10995497Abstract: An insulation furring and flashing strip system adapted for attachment to insulation board, with or without exterior sheathing, exterior siding, metal panels, sheets, roofing, signage or exterior masonry products. The insulated furring and flashing strip system includes insulation foam insulation received inside a “U” shaped, a “Hat” shaped, or a trapezoidal shaped metal channel. The insulation foam is bonded to the metal channel. The metal channel includes dimpled screw holes for receiving elongated strip system screws. The screws are used for securing the strip system to wall and roof stud framing. Building wall or roof siding is then attached to metal channel.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Inventor: James P. Horne
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Patent number: 10786951Abstract: A method of making a fiber reinforced hoop includes forming two plates having a face opposing one another and defining an outer periphery with a recessed groove to define a channel between the two plates. Fibrous strands coated with an adhesive are wrapped around the two plates within the channel a plurality of times. The adhesive is allowed to cure so that the fibrous strands form a rigid hoop. In a particular embodiment, the two plates are connected to a rotary spindle to rotate the two plates a plurality of times as the fibrous strands are fed into the channel. In a still further embodiment, multiple plate sets can be mounted to rotate with the spindle and fibrous strands can be wound into the channels in each of the plate sets so that multiple hoops can be formed and cured simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2017Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Inventor: Donald E. Wheatley
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Patent number: 9938711Abstract: Wall structures and methods of manufacturing wall structures are described in this specification. The wall structures include a frame, a sheathing board attached to the frame, a penetration attachment panel, and a foam layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2015Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Covestro LLCInventors: Anthony Grisolia, Bruce Dickson
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Patent number: 9512634Abstract: A fencing system that includes a plurality of fence rails extending between two fence posts. The fence rails may comprise a foamed material core that is enclosed by a weather resistant capping material. One or more hollow passageways may be formed in each of the fence rails to both reduce weight and to receive a metal reinforcing member. A plurality of fence pickets may be installed onto the fence rails using power driven fasteners, such as ring shank nails or staples.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Enduris Extrusions, Inc.Inventor: John T. Forbis
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Patent number: 9279641Abstract: Designs and methods are provided for a lightweight ballistic panel. In one exemplary embodiment the ballistic panel comprises a lightweight structural portion comprising a structural core that is substantially rigid in a thickness direction of the ballistic panel, and a first core skin on an exterior facing surface of the structural core. The lightweight ballistic panel may further comprise a ballistic portion adjacent the opposite surface of the lightweight structural portion, the ballistic portion comprising a ballistic composite made of multiple stacked arrays of evenly spaced unidirectional ballistic fiber bundles bonded together in the absence of resin within the fiber bundles. The ballistic portion may further comprise a first ballistic skin on an exterior facing surface of the ballistic portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2014Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Adams Rite Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Thomas C. Springsteen, Rockne H. Carter
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Patent number: 9175475Abstract: The invention relates to a panel with complementary locking means provided in pairs on opposite panel edges. One of the locking means is hook profiles with a receiving hook and a locking hook. The fee step end of the locking hook is designed narrower than the width of the receiving opening of the receiving hook. The locking contour of the locking hook protrudes at least partially past the plane of the joint surface of the receiving hook so that the free step end fits into the receiving opening far enough at first that a part of the horizontal locking surface of the locking hook makes contact with the horizontal locking surface of the receiving hook during a joining motion without elastic deformation of the hook profiles, and that the receiving hook bends so that the width of the receiving opening con be expanded so that the locking step can be inserted entirely I to the receiving recess and the locking contour of the locking hook is further inserted into a form-fit contour of the receiving hook.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2014Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: AKZENTA PANEELE + PROFILE GMBHInventor: Hans-Juergen Hannig
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Patent number: 9145695Abstract: The invention comprises a foam insulating panel having an outer surface and a reinforcing member adhered to at least a portion of the outer surface of the foam insulating panel. An insulated concrete form and a method of using the insulated concrete form are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2015Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Inventor: Romeo Ilarian Ciuperca
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Patent number: 9121545Abstract: A system and method to attach an object to a support structure, the system having an elastic membrane attached to the support structure, a mounting plate thermally bonded to the elastic membrane, and an adjustable riser coupled to the mounting plate. The adjustable riser having a base member, an attachment member, and an attachment means configured to adjustably secure the attachment member to the base member. The method includes the process of thermally bonding the elastic member to the support structure, securing the adjustable riser to the mounting plate, adjusting the attachment member relative to the base member via the attachment means, and securing the object to the adjustable riser.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2012Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: BWDT, LLCInventor: Joel A. Stanley
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Patent number: 8950137Abstract: The invention comprises a foam insulating panel having an outer surface and a reinforcing member adhered to at least a portion of the outer surface of the foam insulating panel. An insulated concrete form and a method of using the insulated concrete form are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2013Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Inventor: Romeo Ilarian Ciuperca
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Publication number: 20140245682Abstract: A fastening resin structure includes a fiber reinforced resin member and a first collar joined to the fiber reinforced resin member. The first collar is configured to be fastened to another structure by means of a bolt and a nut. The fastening resin structure further includes a first metal foam portion made of metal foam and formed on upper and lower collar portions. The first metal foam portion is impregnated with resin to join the first metal foam portion to the fiber reinforced resin member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventor: Katsuyuki AWANO
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Patent number: 8752348Abstract: A composite building panel that includes a central body, substantially parallelepipedic in shape, containing an expanded polymer matrix, having opposite faces, a top surface, and a bottom surface; at least one embedded framing stud longitudinally extending across the central body between the opposite faces, having a first end embedded in the expanded polymer matrix, a second end extending away from the bottom surface of the central body, and one or more expansion holes in the embedded studs between the first end of the embedded stud and bottom surface through which the polymer matrix expands. A concrete layer can optionally cover a portion of the top surface and/or bottom surface. The building panel can be positioned perpendicular to a structural wall and/or foundation to provide a floor panel. The second end of the framing studs can be embedded in a second central body to provide an insulated concrete form.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2006Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: SYNTHEON Inc.Inventor: Jay Bowman
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Patent number: 8726594Abstract: A composite building panel including a central body, substantially parallelepipedic in shape, comprised of an expanded polymer matrix, having opposite faces, a first surface and an opposing second surface; and one or more reinforcing members longitudinally extending across the central body between said opposite faces, having a first side portion embedded in the expanded polymer matrix, and a second side portion extending away from the first surface of the central body and one or more expansion holes located in the reinforcing member between the first side portion of the reinforcing member and the first surface of the central body. The central body includes a polymer matrix that expands through the expansion holes; and a space defined by the first surface of the central body and the second side portion of the reinforcing members is adapted for accommodating utilities through the space.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2006Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Syntheon Inc.Inventors: Lorenzo L. Salazar, Jay J. Bowman, Gregory S. Ralph
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Patent number: 8656672Abstract: A system for revitalizing an existing structure and a method of using the system are disclosed. The system includes an insulating panel that has a body and reinforcing metal strips. The system also includes at least one fastening strap coupled to the insulating panel, the fastening strap has at least one recess having a hole. The system also has at least one fastening device that passes through the hole in the recess of the fastening strap and secures the at least one fastening strap and the insulating panel to the existing structure. The recesses of the fastening strap are positioned so that the fastening devices engage the body of the insulating panel.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Inventor: James G. Quinn
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Patent number: 8584433Abstract: An insert nut is provided in a panel member made from a core member with a honeycomb structure, and a first and second surface plate and made from fiber reinforced plastic. A reinforcing member is provided at the location where the insert nut is provided in the core member. The insert nut is housed in a hole in the first surface plate, a hole in the first metal plate, and a hole in the reinforcing member, and fixedly attached with an adhesive. An inner circumferential surface of the hole in the first metal plate and an outer circumferential surface of the insert nut are in contact.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.Inventor: Mitsutaka Masuda
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Patent number: 8555583Abstract: The invention comprises a foam insulating panel having an outer surface and a reinforcing member adhered to at least a portion of the outer surface of the foam insulating panel. An insulated concrete form and a method of using the insulated concrete form are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2010Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Inventor: Romeo Ilarian Ciuperca
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Publication number: 20130025224Abstract: A roofing shingle includes a substrate having a headlap portion and a tab portion. Reinforcement material is secured to the headlap portion, wherein the reinforcement material is formed from woven material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLCInventors: Donn Vermilion, Stephanie A. Rinne, Michael S. Ugorek, John Scowden, Katrina Altman
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Patent number: 8327593Abstract: A section of the wall has a plurality of interspaced structural members mounted between an upper frame member and a lower frame member, and insulating material generally filling the space between the structural members and upper and lower frame members.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2011Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Maisons Laprise Inc.Inventor: Daniel Laprise
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Publication number: 20120255251Abstract: Construction system (5+6) for strengthening an existing structure (5) with tension sheets (3) provided in the direction of extension of said existing structure (5), said construction structure comprising at least one structural member (5) and respective anchoring device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2010Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI- RESEARCH COMMITTEEInventors: Georgios Manos, Konstantinos Katakalos, Vladimiros Kourtidis
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Patent number: 8146312Abstract: A garage door or garage door segment is provided, and includes a base structure and a cementitious layer on the exterior face of the base structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2011Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Inventor: Graziano Tucci
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Publication number: 20110296781Abstract: A rigid faced foam cored panel system utilized to produce an insulating finishable surface in interior and exterior applications. The long edges of the rigid foam panels may be indented to form a recessed space for tapping, applying joint compound and assisting in achieving a level finished surface. The inside surface of the rigid foam panel may be radiant reflective with air spacers attached to the reflective surface to produce the needed air space for effective radiant heat reflection. The interior application may entail using the rigid foam panel both as insulation and as a finishable varied color painted or textured wall or ceiling surface. In exterior wall or other exposed surface applications the insulating rigid foam panel may be covered with moisture resistive coverings such as stucco style textures.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2010Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventor: John M. McCary
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Patent number: 8012301Abstract: A method of making tough, water-proof building panels depositing a first fiber-rich layer onto a support, the first fiber-rich layer having a width defined by first and second side edges, a length direction, and a top surface; placing foam blocks on the first layer, lengths of the foam blocks extending generally between the first and second side edges of the first fiber-rich layer; depositing a second fiber-rich layer onto the combination of the first fiber-rich layer and the foam blocks, thereby to develop an uncured precursor to the building panel; and curing the uncured precursor to the building panel thereby to make a generally rigid structural building panel.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2007Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Composite Panel Systems, LLCInventors: Glenn P. Schiffmann, Gerhard P. Schiffmann
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Patent number: 7963080Abstract: A composite building panel that includes a central body, substantially parallelepipedic in shape, containing an expanded polymer matrix, having opposite faces, a top surface, and a bottom surface; at least one embedded framing stud longitudinally extending across the central body between the opposite faces, having a first end embedded in the expanded polymer matrix, a second end extending away from the bottom surface of the central body, and one or more expansion holes in the embedded studs between the first end of the embedded stud and bottom surface through which the polymer matrix expands. A concrete layer can optionally cover a portion of the top surface and/or bottom surface. The building panel can be positioned perpendicular to a structural wall and/or foundation to provide a floor panel. The second end of the framing studs can be embedded in a second central body to provide an insulated concrete form.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2011Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: NOVA Chemicals Inc.Inventor: Jay Bowman
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Publication number: 20110016812Abstract: A roofing shingle is provided. The roofing shingle includes an overlay sheet including a headlap portion and a tab portion and an underlay sheet secured to the overlay sheet such that a region of the underlay sheet overlaps a region of the headlap portion of the overlay sheet. Said underlay sheet has a substantially uniform thickness. A reinforcement member is secured to the headlap portion. The reinforcement member is formed from a material selected from the group consisting of paper, film, scrim, woven, and non-woven material. The reinforcement member and the portion of the headlap portion to which the reinforcement member is secured to improve nail pull-through. At least some of the reinforcement member does not overlap the overlapping regions of the headlap portion and the underlay sheet. Said reinforcement member provides said overlay sheet with a non-uniform thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventors: James S. Belt, Bert W. Elliott
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Patent number: 7805900Abstract: Disclosed herein is a roof structure including a deck air sealed by expanding foam and wherein a mesh material is upwardly adjacent the deck and embedded in the expanding foam or in additional expanding foam. Further disclosed herein is a method for making a roof which includes applying a foam material to a roof deck and embedding a mesh in the foam.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2004Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Inventor: Thomas L. Kelly
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Patent number: 7520098Abstract: A shingle includes a body having an upper end, a lower end, a top surface, a bottom surface, a first side and a second side. The body has a width defined as the distance between the two opposing sides, a length defined by the distance between the upper end and the lower end. In a preferred embodiment, the shingle also includes a side wall that extends downward from the body adjacent one of the sides and extends the length of the shingle. The side wall preferably includes an angular projection disposed toward the upper end.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2005Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: DaVinci Roofscapes, LLCInventors: Jeff Martinique, Tim Gentry, Rick Fitzpatrick, John Humphreys
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Publication number: 20080229695Abstract: A hip ridge or rake shingle is provided in which a pair of substantially rigid panel portions are connected by a hinge portion, and wherein the shingle is pre-assembled, but can conform to a variety of different angles to accommodate different angular relationships between surfaces of a hip, ridge or rake of a roof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2007Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventors: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Gregory F. Jacobs
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Patent number: 7415804Abstract: An insulating concrete form with two opposing panels, each panel having on each end thereof both a tongue and a groove for interconnecting with a similar form, the tongues and grooves positioned such that a similar form may be reversibly positioned and still interconnected, the opposing panels on each form joined by a plurality of metal wire ties with both horizontal and vertical members, preferably welded one to another, with each horizontal wire bent to form a right angle on each end with a metal attachment strip disposed within such right angle.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2003Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Inventors: Jerry D. Coombs, Andrew M. Horgan, David W. Watson, Patrick C. Murphy
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Patent number: 7383670Abstract: A corner brace configured to support a tile-bearing panel includes a pair of transverse brackets, disposed at a transverse angle to one another and being configured to be disposed in a corner between the tile-bearing panel and another panel or a support surface. At least one of the brackets has at least two ribs, each of which extends from an inner base to an enlarged outer head. The at least two ribs form at least one mortar receiving channel therebetween which has an enlarged chamber and a narrower opening with respect to the enlarged chamber. The mortar receiving channel is configured to at least partially interlock with mortar applied between the panel and the bracket to aid in securing the panel to the corner brace and thus to the other panel or support surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2004Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: Ebbe America, LCInventor: Lawrence G. Meyers
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Patent number: 6982054Abstract: A method of forming a joint (32) between two plastics extrusions (10) is disclosed which comprises mitring the extrusions (10) so that they form the desired angle to one another, removing part of the rear face of each extrusion (10) placing the mitred extrusions in a mould and injecting a resin material whereby to bond the extrusions (10) to one another and produce the desired joint (32) configuration. Because the front surface (24) of the joint in accordance with the invention is entirely made up from the original extrusion, there are no problems with raised sight-lines, colour differentials, surface differences, or colour matching. Moreover, the method of the invention allows a corner to be produced which has a clean right angled rather than radiused inner portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1998Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: SD Investments LimitedInventor: Donald Arthur Reynolds
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Patent number: 6892507Abstract: A method and apparatus for making an rigid foam insulating panel is disclosed. The panel includes an rigid foam sheet with a plurality of grooves or recesses in which reinforcing strips are placed. Both sides of the sub-assembly are covered with a reinforcing sheet made of plastic, paper, foil, or a combination thereof. These reinforcing sheets are bonded to the surface of the rigid foam sheet and provide structural support to the sheet, as well as retaining the reinforcing strips in place. They also provide a vapor barrier on both sides of the sheet to prevent the migration of moisture through the sheet toward the wall covering, which will typically be attached to the side of the sheet in which the reinforcing strips are inserted.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2000Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: Plymouth Foam IncorporatedInventor: Tyler E. Pease
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Patent number: 6742974Abstract: A cargo-securing panel adapted to form a body of a cargo-carrying vehicle is provided. Such a panel comprises a honeycomb-configured core having opposed faces, wherein the core defines an angular groove having a portion extending between the faces and a portion extending through one of the faces. The core further defines a recess adjacent to the groove. A facing sheet is engaged with the one face of the core so as to form a composite. The facing sheet defines a gap extending therethrough in correspondence with the portion of the groove extending through the one face. An angular member includes a flange corresponding to the groove and is configured to be slidably engaged with the groove in order to secure the member to the composite. The member further includes an external portion extending outside the core and parallel to the one face, wherein the external portion defining an aperture corresponding to the recess in the core.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2003Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Inventor: A. Ralph Haire
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Patent number: 6698157Abstract: A building system includes structural insulated panels having an inner insulating core such as of foam plastic or agri-board and strong thin facings such as of plastic impregnated/reinforced paper on opposed surfaces of the insulating core. The impregnated/reinforced paper provides the panel with high strength and facilitates attaching the panel to dimensional lumber or to similar adjacent panels. The opposed outer facings overlap/extend beyond the insulating core's edges in various configurations so as to provide several different panels, each adapted to satisfy a specific structural purpose. In a first configuration, three edges of the outer facings overlap respective edges of the insulating core for also overlapping a base plate, a top plate and an adjacent stud, panel, window or doorjamb.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2000Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Inventor: William H. Porter
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Patent number: 6643986Abstract: The present invention relates to horizontal, vertical or angularly disposed diaphragms which resist structural forces. Specifically, the present invention relates to an improved mechanical connection between a structural panel and the framing members that support the structural panel forming a diaphragm. The connection includes: a structural panel having a distal side, a proximal side, and a plurality of edge faces; a frame consisting of a plurality of framing members disposed in registration with the proximal side of the structural panel near the edge faces; a plurality of perimeter fasteners connecting the structural panel to the framing members; and clips or perimeter edging members for reducing bending of the perimeter fasteners attached to a substantial number of the perimeter fasteners. The clips or perimeter edging members for reducing bending of the perimeter fasteners act when lateral forces are imposed on the building structure of which the diaphragm is a part.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1997Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.Inventors: Alfred D. Commins, Robert C. Gregg
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Patent number: 6571523Abstract: A modular wall panel for manufacturing an exterior wall is made from a substantially flat rectangular insulating foam core having two opposite surfaces, two opposite side edges, a width defined by the opposite side edges, opposite top and bottom edges, and a length defined by the top and bottom edges. The panel also has at least one elongated longitudinal support stud and at least one elongated transverse stud, each mounted to the foam core. The first side edge of the panel has a first face extending between the opposite surfaces and the second side edge has a second face extending between the opposite surfaces. Each face defines an elongated first channel when the first face of one panel is abutted against the second face of an adjacent panel and the first channel has an elongated first cavity and an opening extending to the first surface of the panels.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2001Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Inventor: Brian Wayne Chambers
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Patent number: 6540434Abstract: A shock absorbing member that is particularly suitable for use as a part of a crash barrier system for motor vehicles is disclosed. The shock absorbing member includes a matrix formed from granulated rubber bonded together by a glue.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2000Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Inventor: Darren John Hotchkin
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Patent number: 6527335Abstract: A method and apparatus for coupling trailer plates, wherein each plate has a stepped section. At least two trailer plate receiving areas are located on an outward-facing surface of a substantially rectilinear strip. An inward-facing surface of the trailer plate stepped section is coupled to the receiving area on the substantially rectilinear strip.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2000Date of Patent: March 4, 2003Assignee: Hyundai Precision America, Inc.Inventor: Howard J. Yurgevich
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Patent number: 6415562Abstract: An artificial board generally including a top portion, an open bottom, and side walls. The top portion and side walls are integrally connected to form the body of the board which has an exterior surface. Stiffening members, integrally connected to the side walls and the top portion, extend between the sides walls and increase the rigidity of the board. Integral connecting portions can be used to construct various platforms, such as those found in benches, tables, and decks. The exterior surface can be a textured surface resembling a wood grain finish.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 1999Date of Patent: July 9, 2002Assignee: Benchmark Outdoor Products, Inc.Inventors: James C. Donaghue, Patrick J. Donaghue
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Patent number: 6311452Abstract: A composite structural reinforcement has a keyed reinforcement member in which a thermally expandable resin strip is mechanically retained. The mechanical interlock permits the resin to be secured to the member without heat or an adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2000Date of Patent: November 6, 2001Assignee: L&L Products, Inc.Inventors: William J. Barz, Michael J. Czaplicki
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Patent number: 6253523Abstract: An improved mounting for attaching an outer and inner facing material to a wall. The wall comprises a plurality of interlocking foam blocks with each of the plurality of interlocking foam blocks having an inner and an outer block surface for defining an outer and inner wall surface. Each of the plurality of interlocking foam blocks has a vertical aperture for filling with a curable material. A plurality of grooves are defined in the outer and inner block surface of the plurality of interlocking blocks. The plurality of grooves are aligned with the plurality of grooves in an adjacent layer for providing a plurality of continuous wall grooves. A plurality of outer and inner mounting strips are insertable within the plurality of outer and inner continuous wall grooves.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1999Date of Patent: July 3, 2001Inventor: Gordon McKinnon