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E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation 59
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19 - Non-metallic building materials 71
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1.

ALKALI METAL POLYBORATE SILICATE COATING FOR ACOUSTICAL PANEL AND GYPSUM BOARD

      
Application Number US2024033943
Publication Number 2025/006212
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-14
Publication Date 2025-01-02
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Guo, Dong
  • Li, Qinghua

Abstract

A coating composition for improving the sag resistance of a gypsum panel or a fibrous panel, the composition including 25 to 100 wt. % alkali metal polyborate silicate inorganic binder, based on the total weight of the dry coating. The inorganic binder includes alkali metal polyborate silicate resulting from combining alkali metal polyborate and alkali metal silicate. Further provided are fibrous panels having a backing side and an opposing facing side including a coating of the inorganic binder, and methods of preparing same. Further provided are gypsum panels having a backing side and an opposing facing side including a coating of the inorganic binder, and methods of preparing same.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C04B 41/50 - Coating or impregnating with inorganic materials
  • C04B 41/00 - After-treatment of mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramicsTreatment of natural stone
  • C04B 41/68 - Silicic acidSilicates
  • E04C 2/04 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of concrete or other stone-like materialBuilding elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of asbestos cement
  • C04B 26/28 - Polysaccharides or derivatives thereof
  • C04B 28/00 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements
  • C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
  • C04B 111/27 - Water resistance, i.e. waterproof or water-repellent materials
  • C04B 111/52 - Sound insulating materials

2.

TILE EDGE COATING APPARATUS AND METHOD COMPRISING SAME

      
Application Number US2024010391
Publication Number 2024/155451
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-05
Publication Date 2024-07-25
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Copell, Sam
  • Zhang, Hui
  • Miller, Timothy J.
  • Yu, Qing Claire

Abstract

An insert for a vacuum coating machine includes a body having a flow channel. The flow channel has a staging chamber, a delivery channel, and a nozzle. The nozzle includes a two- tier step proximate a nozzle exit that is configured to application a coating out of the flow channel and onto a surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05C 5/02 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work from an outlet device in contact, or almost in contact, with the work

3.

LIGHT GAUGE MAIN TEE SPLICE

      
Application Number US2023028846
Publication Number 2024/030324
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-27
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor Underkofler, Abraham M.

Abstract

An integral main tee connector arranged to couple with an identical connector stamped from metal strip material aligned strip-wise with material making a web of the main tee the connector when connected to another identical connector exhibiting at least five locking zones distributed over an expanse of each connector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/10 - Connections between parallel members of the supporting construction
  • E04B 9/06 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction

4.

CONNECTOR BRACKET FOR NON-RECTANGULAR GRID

      
Application Number US2023028362
Publication Number 2024/025800
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-21
Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor Underkofler, Abraham

Abstract

The invention provides a bracket design for connecting cross and main tees of a suspended ceiling in non-rectangular joints to provide a wide variety of ceiling patterns including rhombic and triangular shapes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/12 - Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction

5.

Linear ceiling channel

      
Application Number 29724027
Grant Number D1013212
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-02-12
First Publication Date 2024-01-30
Grant Date 2024-01-30
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Peterson, Cory
  • Hettwer, Stephen

6.

JUNO

      
Serial Number 98026258
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-02
Owner USG Interiors, LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 19 - Non-metallic building materials

Goods & Services

Non-metal acoustical ceiling tiles and panels

7.

T-GRID TO BAFFLE BAR BRACKET

      
Application Number US2022079720
Publication Number 2023/091881
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-11
Publication Date 2023-05-25
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Underkofler, Abraham M.
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.
  • Kremer, Eric H.
  • Alnakkar, Faris

Abstract

An elongate sheet metal body for attachment to the web of a grid tee, the body having a substantially right angle cros s-section formed by legs that in use are vertical and horizontal, respectively, the vertical leg having a width adapted to fit against the web between a reinforcing bulb and lower flange of the tee, the horizontal leg having a width at least that of the width of a portion of the flange portion extending from the web to a free edge of the flange, the horizontal leg having at a free edge a plurality of depending lugs spaced uniformly from one another with a common center to center distance, the lugs having a horizontal width sized to fit into U-shaped baffles such that said baffles carried on said lugs have the same center to center distance as the lugs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/36 - Open-work ceilings, e.g. lattice type consisting of parallel slats
  • E04B 9/16 - Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction the members lying in different planes

8.

T-GRID TO BAFFLE BAR BRACKET

      
Document Number 03237581
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-11
Open to Public Date 2023-05-25
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Underkofler, Abraham M.
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.
  • Kremer, Eric H.
  • Alnakkar, Faris

Abstract

An elongate sheet metal body for attachment to the web of a grid tee, the body having a substantially right angle cros s-section formed by legs that in use are vertical and horizontal, respectively, the vertical leg having a width adapted to fit against the web between a reinforcing bulb and lower flange of the tee, the horizontal leg having a width at least that of the width of a portion of the flange portion extending from the web to a free edge of the flange, the horizontal leg having at a free edge a plurality of depending lugs spaced uniformly from one another with a common center to center distance, the lugs having a horizontal width sized to fit into U-shaped baffles such that said baffles carried on said lugs have the same center to center distance as the lugs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/36 - Open-work ceilings, e.g. lattice type consisting of parallel slats
  • E04B 9/16 - Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction the members lying in different planes

9.

T-grid to baffle bar bracket

      
Application Number 17455263
Grant Number 11608636
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-17
First Publication Date 2023-03-21
Grant Date 2023-03-21
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Underkofler, Abraham M.
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.
  • Kremer, Eric H.
  • Alnakkar, Faris

Abstract

An elongate sheet metal body for attachment to the web of a grid tee, the body having a substantially right angle cross-section formed by legs that in use are vertical and horizontal, respectively, the vertical leg having a width adapted to fit against the web between a reinforcing bulb and lower flange of the tee, the horizontal leg having a width at least that of the width of a portion of the flange portion extending from the web to a free edge of the flange, the horizontal leg having at a free edge a plurality of depending lugs spaced uniformly from one another with a common center to center distance, the lugs having a horizontal width sized to fit into U-shaped baffles such that said baffles carried on said lugs have the same center to center distance as the lugs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/22 - Connection of slabs, sheets or the like to the supporting construction
  • E04B 9/36 - Open-work ceilings, e.g. lattice type consisting of parallel slats
  • E04B 9/06 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction

10.

High Acoustic and Low Density Basemat

      
Application Number 17443319
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-23
First Publication Date 2023-02-02
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Xu, Yufeng
  • Cao, Bangji
  • Frank, William
  • Yu, Qing C.
  • Stocco, Louis P.
  • Keller, Adam Warren

Abstract

The disclosure provides basemats for fibrous panels, including a mineral wool present in an amount of at least about 60 wt %, based on the total weight of the basemat, a mineral filler, a cellulose present in an amount of about 1 wt % to about 3 wt %, based on the total weight of the basemat, and a binder. The basemat has a backing side and a facing side. Also provided are fibrous panels including the basemat of the disclosure and a porous veil.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C04B 14/46 - Rock wool
  • C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
  • C04B 14/18 - Perlite
  • C04B 18/24 - Vegetable refuse, e.g. rice husks, maize-ear refuseCellulosic materials, e.g. paper
  • B32B 19/06 - Layered products essentially comprising natural mineral fibres or particles, e.g. asbestos, mica next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
  • B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments

11.

HIGH ACOUSTIC AND LOW DENSITY BASEMAT

      
Document Number 03225334
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-18
Open to Public Date 2023-01-26
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Xu, Yufeng
  • Cao, Bangji
  • Frank, William
  • Yu, Quin C.
  • Stocco, Louis P.
  • Keller, Adam Warren

Abstract

The disclosure provides basemats for fibrous panels, including a mineral wool present in an amount of at least about 60 wt%, based on the total weight of the basemat, a mineral filler, a cellulose present in an amount of about 1 wt% to about 3 wt%, based on the total weight of the basemat, and a binder. The basemat has a backing side and a facing side. Also provided are fibrous panels including the basemat of the disclosure and a porous veil.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C03C 25/30 - Polyolefins
  • C03C 25/1095 - Coating to obtain coated fabrics
  • C03C 25/321 - StarchStarch derivatives
  • C03C 25/26 - Macromolecular compounds or prepolymers
  • D04H 1/64 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by applying, incorporating or activating chemical or thermoplastic bonding agents, e.g. adhesives the bonding agent being applied in wet state, e.g. chemical agents in dispersions or solutions

12.

HIGH ACOUSTIC AND LOW DENSITY BASEMAT

      
Application Number US2022073846
Publication Number 2023/004288
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-18
Publication Date 2023-01-26
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Xu, Yufeng
  • Cao, Bangji
  • Frank, William
  • Yu, Quin C.
  • Stocco, Louis P.
  • Keller, Adam Warren

Abstract

The disclosure provides basemats for fibrous panels, including a mineral wool present in an amount of at least about 60 wt%, based on the total weight of the basemat, a mineral filler, a cellulose present in an amount of about 1 wt% to about 3 wt%, based on the total weight of the basemat, and a binder. The basemat has a backing side and a facing side. Also provided are fibrous panels including the basemat of the disclosure and a porous veil.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C03C 25/30 - Polyolefins
  • B32B 17/04 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like in the form of fibres or filaments bonded with or embedded in a plastic substance
  • B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
  • D04H 1/64 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by applying, incorporating or activating chemical or thermoplastic bonding agents, e.g. adhesives the bonding agent being applied in wet state, e.g. chemical agents in dispersions or solutions
  • C03C 25/321 - StarchStarch derivatives
  • C03C 25/42 - Coatings containing inorganic materials
  • C03C 25/1095 - Coating to obtain coated fabrics
  • C03C 25/26 - Macromolecular compounds or prepolymers

13.

Suspended Ceiling Tile System Including Panel With Silicate Coating For Improved Acoustical Performance

      
Application Number 17810583
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-01
First Publication Date 2022-10-20
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Donelan, Jeffrey W.
  • Aldabaibeh, Naser

Abstract

The disclosure provides a ceiling tile including a curable coating composition including 10-50 vol. % inorganic binder, based on the total volume of solids in the dry coating composition, wherein the inorganic binder is an alkali metal silicate or an alkaline earth metal silicate and 50-90 vol. % inorganic filler, based on the total volume of solids in the coating composition, wherein the binder and the filler are not the same and the coating is substantially free of an organic polymeric binder. The ceiling tiles have a backing side and an opposing facing side, and a cured coating layer disposed on the backing side of the panel, the backing side being directed to a plenum above the fibrous panel in a suspended ceiling tile, the cured coating layer including the curable coating composition of the disclosure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation
  • C09D 1/02 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, based on inorganic substances alkali metal silicates
  • C09D 7/61 - Additives non-macromolecular inorganic
  • C04B 28/26 - Silicates of the alkali metals
  • E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like
  • C04B 41/50 - Coating or impregnating with inorganic materials
  • C04B 26/28 - Polysaccharides or derivatives thereof
  • C04B 30/02 - Compositions for artificial stone, not containing binders containing fibrous materials
  • C04B 41/70 - Coating or impregnating for obtaining at least two superposed coatings having different compositions
  • C04B 35/626 - Preparing or treating the powders individually or as batches
  • C04B 33/04 - ClayKaolin
  • C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
  • C04B 41/68 - Silicic acidSilicates
  • C04B 40/00 - Processes, in general, for influencing or modifying the properties of mortars, concrete or artificial stone compositions, e.g. their setting or hardening ability
  • C04B 41/52 - Multiple coating or impregnating
  • C04B 35/195 - Alkaline earth aluminosilicates, e.g. cordierite
  • C04B 41/00 - After-treatment of mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramicsTreatment of natural stone
  • C04B 35/63 - Preparing or treating the powders individually or as batches using additives specially adapted for forming the products

14.

CEILING GRID HANGER HOLES

      
Document Number 03214302
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-07
Open to Public Date 2022-10-20
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.
  • Mathiot, Nathan
  • O'Donnell, Michael P.

Abstract

A main tee for a suspended ceiling formed of metal sheet and having an upper reinforcing bulb, a lower flange and a web between the bulb and flange, the web having evenly spaced, generally vertical cross tee receiving slots along a length of the tee and a series of suspension wire receiving holes along the length of the tee, the lowermost edges of the holes being above a highest extremity of the cross tee slots.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/12 - Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction
  • E04B 9/06 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction
  • E04C 3/04 - JoistsGirders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricatedLintelsTransoms of metal

15.

CEILING GRID HANGER HOLES

      
Application Number US2022071598
Publication Number 2022/221817
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-07
Publication Date 2022-10-20
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.
  • Mathiot, Nathan
  • O'Donnell, Michael P.

Abstract

A main tee for a suspended ceiling formed of metal sheet and having an upper reinforcing bulb, a lower flange and a web between the bulb and flange, the web having evenly spaced, generally vertical cross tee receiving slots along a length of the tee and a series of suspension wire receiving holes along the length of the tee, the lowermost edges of the holes being above a highest extremity of the cross tee slots.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/06 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction
  • E04B 9/12 - Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction

16.

Hybrid coating process

      
Application Number 17249981
Grant Number 11865579
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-19
First Publication Date 2022-09-22
Grant Date 2024-01-09
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Brockwell, Deirdre Anne
  • Davis, Wanwisa
  • Keller, Adam Warren

Abstract

The invention provides coating processes for producing finished fibrous panels comprising applying a prime coat onto at least one side of the fibrous panel by curtain coating; and applying a finish coat over the prime coat by spray coating.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05D 7/00 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials
  • B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
  • B05D 1/30 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by gravity only, i.e. flow coating

17.

HYBRID COATING PROCESS

      
Document Number 03211731
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-14
Open to Public Date 2022-09-22
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Brockwell, Deirdre Anne
  • Davis, Wanwisa
  • Keller, Adam Warren

Abstract

The invention provides coating processes for producing finished fibrous panels comprising applying a prime coat onto at least one side of the fibrous panel by curtain coating; and applying a finish coat over the prime coat by spray coating.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
  • B05D 1/30 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by gravity only, i.e. flow coating
  • B05D 3/02 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by baking
  • B05D 5/00 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures
  • B05D 7/00 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials
  • E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like

18.

HYBRID COATING PROCESS

      
Application Number US2022071125
Publication Number 2022/198186
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-14
Publication Date 2022-09-22
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Brockwell, Deirdre Anne
  • Davis, Wanwisa
  • Keller, Adam Warren

Abstract

The invention provides coating processes for producing finished fibrous panels comprising applying a prime coat onto at least one side of the fibrous panel by curtain coating; and applying a finish coat over the prime coat by spray coating.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
  • B05D 1/30 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by gravity only, i.e. flow coating
  • E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like
  • B05D 7/00 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials
  • B05D 5/00 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures
  • B05D 3/02 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by baking

19.

Ceiling grid hanger holes

      
Application Number 17227891
Grant Number 11384536
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-12
First Publication Date 2022-07-12
Grant Date 2022-07-12
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.
  • Mathiot, Nathan
  • O'Donnell, Michael P.

Abstract

A main tee for a suspended ceiling formed of metal sheet and having an upper reinforcing bulb, a lower flange and a web between the bulb and flange, the web having evenly spaced, generally vertical cross tee receiving slots along a length of the tee and a series of suspension wire receiving holes along the length of the tee, the lowermost edges of the holes being above a highest extremity of the cross tee slots.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/06 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction
  • E04C 3/04 - JoistsGirders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricatedLintelsTransoms of metal

20.

Modular dynamic acoustic ceiling panel

      
Application Number 16916868
Grant Number 11692345
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-30
First Publication Date 2021-12-30
Grant Date 2023-07-04
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Gritcai, Oksana
  • Hettwer, Stephen

Abstract

A modular dynamic acoustic system for use in connection with an indoor environment includes a movable panel array, a support structure, and a plurality of suspension members. The movable panel array includes a plurality of panel members, each of which including a body defining at least one edge, at least one hinge positioned along the at least one edge, and at least one mounting structure. The panel members are operably coupled with at least one adjacent panel member via the at least one hinge. Each of the plurality of suspension members is operably coupled with the support structure and the at least one mounting structure of one of the plurality of panel members to secure the movable panel array to the support structure. Each of the suspension members is movable to modify a configuration of the movable panel array.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 1/99 - Room acoustics, i.e. forms of, or arrangements in, rooms for influencing or directing sound
  • E04B 1/84 - Sound-absorbing elements
  • E04B 1/82 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to sound only
  • E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation

21.

MIS

      
Application Number 214288100
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-27
Owner CSC Inc. (Canada)
NICE Classes  ? 43 - Food and drink services, temporary accommodation

Goods & Services

(1) Restaurant services; catering services; meal preparation services, namely providing assistance in the field of cooking, catering, food preparation and restaurant services; consulting services in the field of meal preparation; personal chef services; providing information in the field of recipes and cooking; providing of food and beverages for consumption on and off the premises

22.

MEALS IN SIMPLICITY

      
Application Number 214288000
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-27
Owner CSC Inc. (Canada)
NICE Classes  ? 43 - Food and drink services, temporary accommodation

Goods & Services

(1) Restaurant services; catering services; meal preparation services, namely providing assistance in the field of cooking, catering, food preparation and restaurant services; consulting services in the field of meal preparation; personal chef services; providing information in the field of recipes and cooking; providing of food and beverages for consumption on and off the premises

23.

ACOUSTIC BAFFLE ASSEMBLY

      
Document Number 03172327
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-23
Open to Public Date 2021-10-21
Grant Date 2023-05-02
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ahmadi, Rana
  • Hettwer, Stephen

Abstract

A circular multi-panel acoustic baffle assembly for suspending above an occupied space, the assembly including a plurality of baffle panel units each radiating away from a common center and generally lying in a vertical plane, upper edges of the baffle panel units lying in a common imaginary surface of revolution about the center, the baffle panel units being joined by common inner and outer arcuate ribs concentric with the center, radially inner ends and radially outer ends of the baffle panel units lying on imaginary circles concentric with the center.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 1/82 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to sound only
  • E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation
  • F21S 8/04 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation intended only for mounting on a ceiling or like overhead structure

24.

Acoustic baffle assembly

      
Application Number 16849175
Grant Number 11377845
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-15
First Publication Date 2021-10-21
Grant Date 2022-07-05
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ahmadi, Rana
  • Hettwer, Stephen

Abstract

A circular multi-panel acoustic baffle assembly for suspending above an occupied space, the assembly including a plurality of baffle panel units each radiating away from a common center and generally lying in a vertical plane, upper edges of the baffle panel units lying in a common imaginary surface of revolution about the center, the baffle panel units being joined by common inner and outer arcuate ribs concentric with the center, radially inner ends and radially outer ends of the baffle panel units lying on imaginary circles concentric with the center.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 1/84 - Sound-absorbing elements
  • E04B 1/86 - Sound-absorbing elements slab-shaped
  • E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation

25.

ACOUSTIC BAFFLE ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number US2021023651
Publication Number 2021/211267
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-23
Publication Date 2021-10-21
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ahmadi, Rana
  • Hettwer, Stephen

Abstract

A circular multi-panel acoustic baffle assembly for suspending above an occupied space, the assembly including a plurality of baffle panel units each radiating away from a common center and generally lying in a vertical plane, upper edges of the baffle panel units lying in a common imaginary surface of revolution about the center, the baffle panel units being joined by common inner and outer arcuate ribs concentric with the center, radially inner ends and radially outer ends of the baffle panel units lying on imaginary circles concentric with the center.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 1/82 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to sound only
  • E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation
  • F21S 8/04 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation intended only for mounting on a ceiling or like overhead structure

26.

TRIPLE-LOCK MAIN TEE SPLICE

      
Document Number 03170936
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-04
Open to Public Date 2021-09-16
Grant Date 2023-07-18
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor Zhang, Hui

Abstract

An improved connector for a main tee of a suspended ceiling grid that has multiple locking elements that increase connection tensile force properties. The connector has an end tab with a forward portion bent at a lead angle and a receiving pocket with an outwardly flared entrance that, with an opposed identical connector, cooperate to provide smooth horizontal alignment. The end portion, additionally, includes an edge profile that vertically aligns itself with the receiving pocket of the opposed connector. The receiving pocket includes a spring-like resilient wall that limits the assembly force to overcome interference with projecting lock elements. The spring-like pocket wall and shape of the lock elements contribute to an audible click signalling that a connection has been completed. One of the lock elements works with a relief groove to augment self-alignment of the connectors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/10 - Connections between parallel members of the supporting construction

27.

HIGH STRENGTH MAIN TEE SPLICE

      
Application Number US2021020821
Publication Number 2021/183358
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-04
Publication Date 2021-09-16
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor Zhang, Hui

Abstract

A connector for a main tee of a suspended ceiling grid that has improved tensile strength achieved by accurately proportioning an end tab and receiving depression so that full lateral abutment between these elements is obtained to assure full engagement between lock lance edges and mating stop edges.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/10 - Connections between parallel members of the supporting construction
  • E04B 9/06 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction

28.

HIGH STRENGTH MAIN TEE SPLICE

      
Document Number 03170931
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-04
Open to Public Date 2021-09-16
Grant Date 2023-08-29
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor Zhang, Hui

Abstract

A connector for a main tee of a suspended ceiling grid that has improved tensile strength achieved by accurately proportioning an end tab and receiving depression so that full lateral abutment between these elements is obtained to assure full engagement between lock lance edges and mating stop edges.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/10 - Connections between parallel members of the supporting construction

29.

Triple-lock main tee splice

      
Application Number 16816315
Grant Number 11220819
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-12
First Publication Date 2021-09-16
Grant Date 2022-01-11
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor Zhang, Hui

Abstract

An improved connector for a main tee of a suspended ceiling grid that has multiple locking elements that increase connection tensile force properties. The connector has an end tab with a forward portion bent at a lead angle and a receiving pocket with an outwardly flared entrance that, with an opposed identical connector, cooperate to provide smooth horizontal alignment. The end portion, additionally, includes an edge profile that vertically aligns itself with the receiving pocket of the opposed connector. The receiving pocket includes a spring-like resilient wall that limits the assembly force to overcome interference with projecting lock elements. The spring-like pocket wall and shape of the lock elements contribute to an audible click signaling that a connection has been completed. One of the lock elements works with a relief groove to augment self-alignment of the connectors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/06 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction
  • E04B 9/10 - Connections between parallel members of the supporting construction
  • E04B 9/12 - Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction

30.

TRIPLE-LOCK MAIN TEE SPLICE

      
Application Number US2021020789
Publication Number 2021/183355
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-04
Publication Date 2021-09-16
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor Zhang, Hui

Abstract

An improved connector for a main tee of a suspended ceiling grid that has multiple locking elements that increase connection tensile force properties. The connector has an end tab with a forward portion bent at a lead angle and a receiving pocket with an outwardly flared entrance that, with an opposed identical connector, cooperate to provide smooth horizontal alignment. The end portion, additionally, includes an edge profile that vertically aligns itself with the receiving pocket of the opposed connector. The receiving pocket includes a spring-like resilient wall that limits the assembly force to overcome interference with projecting lock elements. The spring-like pocket wall and shape of the lock elements contribute to an audible click signalling that a connection has been completed. One of the lock elements works with a relief groove to augment self-alignment of the connectors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/10 - Connections between parallel members of the supporting construction

31.

High strength main tee splice

      
Application Number 16816319
Grant Number 11053682
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-12
First Publication Date 2021-07-06
Grant Date 2021-07-06
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor Zhang, Hui

Abstract

A connector for a main tee of a suspended ceiling grid that has improved tensile strength achieved by accurately proportioning an end tab and receiving depression so that full lateral abutment between these elements is obtained to assure full engagement between lock lance edges and mating stop edges.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/12 - Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction
  • E04B 9/06 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction
  • E04B 9/10 - Connections between parallel members of the supporting construction
  • E04B 9/30 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by edge details of the ceiling, e.g. securing to an adjacent wall
  • E04C 3/04 - JoistsGirders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricatedLintelsTransoms of metal

32.

TAPERED KERF CONSTRUCTION

      
Document Number 03148681
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-21
Open to Public Date 2021-03-18
Grant Date 2022-06-14
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Spihlman, Michael P.
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.
  • Hulka, Samuel D.

Abstract

A drywall sheet with a gypsum core sheathed in front and rear paper layers, an edge of the sheet being tapered towards the rear, the taper being formed by a flap of a marginal area of the front paper and a thin layer of gypsurn attached to an inner side of the front paper margin being folded into a space resulting from a slot cut in the sheet edge to a depth generally equal to the width of the flap, the flap being held in place by a continuous layer of a hot melt adhesive occupying a space of the slot not occupied by the flap and having an elasticity that imparts fastener penetration resistance to the associated edge from a front face of the sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 1/84 - Sound-absorbing elements
  • E04C 2/04 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of concrete or other stone-like materialBuilding elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of asbestos cement

33.

TAPERED KERF CONSTRUCTION

      
Application Number US2020047416
Publication Number 2021/050246
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-21
Publication Date 2021-03-18
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Spihlman, Michael P.
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.
  • Hulka, Samuel D.

Abstract

A drywall sheet with a gypsum core sheathed in front and rear paper layers, an edge of the sheet being tapered towards the rear, the taper being formed by a flap of a marginal area of the front paper and a thin layer of gypsum attached to an inner side of the front paper margin being folded into a space resulting from a slot cut in the sheet edge to a depth generally equal to the width of the flap, the flap being held in place by a continuous layer of a hot melt adhesive occupying a space of the slot not occupied by the flap and having an elasticity that imparts fastener penetration resistance to the associated edge from a front face of the sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 1/84 - Sound-absorbing elements
  • E04C 2/04 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of concrete or other stone-like materialBuilding elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of asbestos cement

34.

LIGHT BAR FOR SUSPENDED CEILING

      
Document Number 03147167
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-14
Open to Public Date 2021-02-25
Grant Date 2022-07-05
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ahmadi, Rana
  • Medina, Richard R.

Abstract

An elongated lighting assembly useful in suspended baffle ceilings comprising an inverted channel having an upper web and opposed legs depending from opposite sides of the web, inturned flanges extending inwardly from lower ends of the legs, distal edges of the flanges being horizontally spaced from each other to form a gap, LED tape located over an upper surface of the flanges and carrying upwardly facing LED elements at regularly spaced intervals, surfaces inside the channel facing the LED tape being coated with a white diffuse reflecting material whereby light emitted by the LED elements emanates essentially exclusively out of the gap by diffuse reflection from the coating.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation
  • E04B 9/36 - Open-work ceilings, e.g. lattice type consisting of parallel slats
  • F21V 7/00 - Reflectors for light sources

35.

Building perimeter system

      
Application Number 16545183
Grant Number 10988953
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-20
First Publication Date 2021-02-25
Grant Date 2021-04-27
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Underkofler, Abraham M.
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.
  • Paulsen, Mark R.
  • O'Donnell, Michael P.

Abstract

A perimeter pocket system with an inner wall having a brace connecting protuberance and an extended ceiling supporting ledge with grid tee end reference marks or coupling structure for an extension. Grid tee connector clips have cam slots for raising grid tees in a seismic event and features imparting rigidity and vibration resistance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 1/98 - Protection against other undesired influences or dangers against vibrations or shocksProtection against other undesired influences or dangers against mechanical destruction, e.g. by air-raids
  • E04H 9/02 - Buildings, groups of buildings or shelters adapted to withstand or provide protection against abnormal external influences, e.g. war-like action, earthquake or extreme climate withstanding earthquake or sinking of ground

36.

LIGHT BAR FOR SUSPENDED CEILING

      
Application Number US2020046387
Publication Number 2021/034673
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-14
Publication Date 2021-02-25
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ahmadi, Rana
  • Medina, Richard R.

Abstract

An elongated lighting assembly useful in suspended baffle ceilings comprising an inverted channel having an upper web and opposed legs depending from opposite sides of the web, inturned flanges extending inwardly from lower ends of the legs, distal edges of the flanges being horizontally spaced from each other to form a gap, LED tape located over an upper surface of the flanges and carrying upwardly facing LED elements at regularly spaced intervals, surfaces inside the channel facing the LED tape being coated with a white diffuse reflecting material whereby light emitted by the LED elements emanates essentially exclusively out of the gap by diffuse reflection from the coating.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation
  • E04B 9/36 - Open-work ceilings, e.g. lattice type consisting of parallel slats
  • F21V 7/00 - Reflectors for light sources

37.

BUILDING PERIMETER SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03147072
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-13
Open to Public Date 2021-02-25
Grant Date 2022-10-25
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Underkofler, Abraham M.
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.
  • Paulsen, Mark R.
  • O'Donnell, Michael P.

Abstract

A perimeter pocket system with an inner wall having a brace connecting protuberance and an extended ceiling supporting ledge with grid tee end reference marks or coupling structure for an extension. Grid tee connector clips have cam slots for raising grid tees in a seismic event and features imparting rigidity and vibration resistance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/08 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction having the capability of expansion
  • E04B 9/12 - Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction
  • E04B 9/30 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by edge details of the ceiling, e.g. securing to an adjacent wall

38.

BUILDING PERIMETER SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2020046174
Publication Number 2021/034608
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-13
Publication Date 2021-02-25
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Underkofler, Abraham M.
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.
  • Paulsen, Mark R.
  • O'Donnell, Michael P.

Abstract

A perimeter pocket system with an inner wall having a brace connecting protuberance and an extended ceiling supporting ledge with grid tee end reference marks or coupling structure for an extension. Grid tee connector clips have cam slots for raising grid tees in a seismic event and features imparting rigidity and vibration resistance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/08 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction having the capability of expansion
  • E04B 9/12 - Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction
  • E04B 9/30 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by edge details of the ceiling, e.g. securing to an adjacent wall

39.

Light bar for suspended ceiling

      
Application Number 16547612
Grant Number 10928020
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-22
First Publication Date 2021-02-23
Grant Date 2021-02-23
Owner USG Interiors, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ahmadi, Rana
  • Medina, Richard R.

Abstract

An elongated lighting assembly useful in suspended baffle ceilings comprising an inverted channel having an upper web and opposed legs depending from opposite sides of the web, inturned flanges extending inwardly from lower ends of the legs, distal edges of the flanges being horizontally spaced from each other to form a gap, LED tape located over an upper surface of the flanges and carrying upwardly facing LED elements at regularly spaced intervals, surfaces inside the channel facing the LED tape being coated with a white diffuse reflecting material whereby light emitted by the LED elements emanates essentially exclusively out of the gap by diffuse reflection from the coating.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 7/00 - Reflectors for light sources
  • F21S 8/04 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation intended only for mounting on a ceiling or like overhead structure
  • E04B 9/36 - Open-work ceilings, e.g. lattice type consisting of parallel slats
  • F21S 8/02 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of recess-mounted type, e.g. downlighters
  • F21V 21/04 - Recessed bases
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like

40.

DYNAMIC ACOUSTIC CEILING SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03140136
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-05-19
Open to Public Date 2020-12-03
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Immordino, Salvatore
  • Rosenstiel, Terry
  • Joseph, Mark
  • Luhtala, Erik
  • Schmidt, Andrew
  • Natesaiyer, Kumar

Abstract

A dynamic acoustic system for use in connection with an indoor environment includes a plurality of elongated acoustic bars and a controller operably to each of the elongated acoustic bars. Each of the bars is operably coupled to a ceiling member of the indoor environment and includes an upper portion, a lower portion, a plurality of side surfaces extending between the upper and lower portions, an interior region at least partially defined by the upper portion, the lower portion, and the plurality of side surfaces, and at least one movable element movable between first and second positions. The controller selectively controls operation of the at least one movable element of a desired number of the plurality of elongated acoustic bars to alter an environmental characteristic of the indoor environment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 1/99 - Room acoustics, i.e. forms of, or arrangements in, rooms for influencing or directing sound
  • E04B 1/82 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to sound only
  • E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation
  • E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like
  • E04B 9/36 - Open-work ceilings, e.g. lattice type consisting of parallel slats

41.

DYNAMIC ACOUSTIC CEILING SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2020033514
Publication Number 2020/242815
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-19
Publication Date 2020-12-03
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Immordino, Salvatore
  • Rosenstiel, Terry
  • Joseph, Mark
  • Luhtala, Erik
  • Schmidt, Andrew
  • Natesaiyer, Kumar

Abstract

A dynamic acoustic system for use in connection with an indoor environment includes a plurality of elongated acoustic bars and a controller operably to each of the elongated acoustic bars. Each of the bars is operably coupled to a ceiling member of the indoor environment and includes an upper portion, a lower portion, a plurality of side surfaces extending between the upper and lower portions, an interior region at least partially defined by the upper portion, the lower portion, and the plurality of side surfaces, and at least one movable element movable between first and second positions. The controller selectively controls operation of the at least one movable element of a desired number of the plurality of elongated acoustic bars to alter an environmental characteristic of the indoor environment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 1/82 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to sound only
  • E04B 1/99 - Room acoustics, i.e. forms of, or arrangements in, rooms for influencing or directing sound
  • E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation
  • E04B 9/36 - Open-work ceilings, e.g. lattice type consisting of parallel slats
  • E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like

42.

Smart dynamic acoustic ceiling panel

      
Application Number 16788607
Grant Number 11674306
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-02-12
First Publication Date 2020-11-26
Grant Date 2023-06-13
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Immordino, Salvatore
  • Rosenstiel, Terry
  • Joseph, Mark
  • Luhtala, Erik
  • Schmidt, Andrew
  • Natesaiyer, Kumar

Abstract

A dynamic acoustic system for use in connection with an indoor environment includes a plurality of elongated acoustic bars and a controller operably to each of the elongated acoustic bars. Each of the bars is operably coupled to a ceiling member of the indoor environment and includes an upper portion, a lower portion, a plurality of side surfaces extending between the upper and lower portions, an interior region at least partially defined by the upper portion, the lower portion, and the plurality of side surfaces, and at least one movable element movable between first and second positions. The controller selectively controls operation of the at least one movable element of a desired number of the plurality of elongated acoustic bars to alter an environmental characteristic of the indoor environment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 1/82 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to sound only
  • E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation
  • E04B 1/84 - Sound-absorbing elements

43.

Building perimeter systems

      
Application Number 16420438
Grant Number 10876305
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-23
First Publication Date 2020-11-26
Grant Date 2020-12-29
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Underkofler, Abraham M.
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.

Abstract

An architectural perimeter pocket assembly having at least a top and an inner side for forming an open bottom pocket, the inner side including an upper section and a lower extension section separately formed from the upper section, the sections having mutual engageable coupling formations horizontally displaced from main portions of said sections that when engaged enable the upper section to support the lower extension section vertically and restrain the lower section from pendulum-type motion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04F 19/04 - BordersFinishing strips, e.g. beadingsLight coves for use between floor or ceiling and wall, e.g. skirtings
  • E04F 19/06 - BordersFinishing strips, e.g. beadingsLight coves specially designed for securing panels
  • E04B 9/30 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by edge details of the ceiling, e.g. securing to an adjacent wall

44.

BUILDING PERIMETER SYSTEMS

      
Application Number US2020033384
Publication Number 2020/236704
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-18
Publication Date 2020-11-26
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Underkofler, Abraham M.
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.

Abstract

An architectural perimeter pocket assembly having at least a top and an inner side for forming an open bottom pocket, the inner side including an upper section and a lower extension section separately formed from the upper section, the sections having mutual engageable coupling formations horizontally displaced from main portions of said sections that when engaged enable the upper section to support the lower extension section vertically and restrain the lower section from pendulum-type motion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/30 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by edge details of the ceiling, e.g. securing to an adjacent wall
  • E04B 9/20 - Means for suspending the supporting construction adjustable
  • E06B 9/42 - Parts or details of roller blinds, e.g. suspension devices, blind boxes

45.

BUILDING PERIMETER POCKET WITH TRIM EXTENSION

      
Document Number 03140127
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-05-18
Open to Public Date 2020-11-26
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Underkofler, Abraham M.
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.

Abstract

An architectural perimeter pocket assembly having at least a top and an inner side for forming an open bottom pocket, the inner side including an upper section and a lower extension section separately formed from the upper section, the sections having mutual engageable coupling formations horizontally displaced from main portions of said sections that when engaged enable the upper section to support the lower extension section vertically and restrain the lower section from pendulum-type motion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/20 - Means for suspending the supporting construction adjustable
  • E04B 9/30 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by edge details of the ceiling, e.g. securing to an adjacent wall
  • E06B 9/42 - Parts or details of roller blinds, e.g. suspension devices, blind boxes

46.

Tapered kerf construction

      
Application Number 16566909
Grant Number 10837172
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-11
First Publication Date 2020-11-17
Grant Date 2020-11-17
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Spihlman, Michael P.
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.
  • Hulka, Samuel D.

Abstract

A drywall sheet with a gypsum core sheathed in front and rear paper layers, an edge of the sheet being tapered towards the rear, the taper being formed by a flap of a marginal area of the front paper and a thin layer of gypsum attached to an inner side of the front paper margin being folded into a space resulting from a slot cut in the sheet edge to a depth generally equal to the width of the flap, the flap being held in place by a continuous layer of a hot melt adhesive occupying a space of the slot not occupied by the flap and having an elasticity that imparts fastener penetration resistance to the associated edge from a front face of the sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B32B 3/06 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for securing layers togetherLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for attaching the product to another member, e.g. to a support
  • E04C 2/04 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of concrete or other stone-like materialBuilding elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of asbestos cement
  • B32B 13/08 - Layered products essentially comprising a water-setting substance, e.g. concrete, plaster, asbestos cement, or like builders' material comprising such substances as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
  • B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
  • B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties

47.

WALL CHANNEL FOR GRID TEE

      
Application Number US2020019586
Publication Number 2020/185384
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-02-25
Publication Date 2020-09-17
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Lehane, James J.
  • Willi, John M.

Abstract

An elongated sheet metal channel for transversely supporting drywall grid tees at regular intervals along the channel, the channel having a generally vertical web, and a lower flange and an upper flange, a vertical spacing between the flanges being sufficient to receive upright grid tees at the intervals, the lower flange having outer and mid-width portions lying in a generally horizontal plane at an interval when a tee is received therein, opposed formations stamped into one of the flanges at the intervals to longitudinally locate the grid tee, the upper flange at said intervals having a pocket for receiving a distorted end of a grid tee.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/30 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by edge details of the ceiling, e.g. securing to an adjacent wall
  • E04B 9/06 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction

48.

METAL WALL CHANNEL FOR GRID TEE OF SUSPENDED DRYWALL SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03131904
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-02-25
Open to Public Date 2020-09-17
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Lehane, James J.
  • Willi, John M.

Abstract

An elongated sheet metal channel for transversely supporting drywall grid tees at regular intervals along the channel, the channel having a generally vertical web, and a lower flange and an upper flange, a vertical spacing between the flanges being sufficient to receive upright grid tees at the intervals, the lower flange having outer and mid-width portions lying in a generally horizontal plane at an interval when a tee is received therein, opposed formations stamped into one of the flanges at the intervals to longitudinally locate the grid tee, the upper flange at said intervals having a pocket for receiving a distorted end of a grid tee.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/30 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by edge details of the ceiling, e.g. securing to an adjacent wall
  • E04B 9/06 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction

49.

Wall channel for grid tee

      
Application Number 16297918
Grant Number 11098474
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-11
First Publication Date 2020-09-17
Grant Date 2021-08-24
Owner USG INIERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Lehane, James J.
  • Willi, John M.

Abstract

An elongated sheet metal channel for transversely supporting drywall grid tees at regular intervals along the channel, the channel having a generally vertical web, and a lower flange and an upper flange, a vertical spacing between the flanges being sufficient to receive upright grid tees at the intervals, the lower flange having outer and mid-width portions lying in a generally horizontal plane at an interval when a tee is received therein, opposed formations stamped into one of the flanges at the intervals to longitudinally locate the grid tee, the upper flange at said intervals having a pocket for receiving a distorted end of a grid tee.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 1/24 - Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons the supporting parts consisting of metal
  • E04B 2/72 - Walls of elements of relatively thin form
  • F16B 7/04 - Clamping or clipping connections
  • E04B 9/30 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by edge details of the ceiling, e.g. securing to an adjacent wall
  • E04B 9/12 - Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction

50.

Monolithic acoustical system

      
Application Number 16440014
Grant Number 10982433
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-13
First Publication Date 2020-01-02
Grant Date 2021-04-20
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Buck, Curtis F.
  • Delgado, Michael A.
  • Munoz, William R.
  • Schmidt, Andrew L.

Abstract

A composite structure for improving the acoustical properties of a low NRC membrane including a sound absorbing layer and a porous, scrim covered, perforated drywall layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 1/84 - Sound-absorbing elements
  • E04C 2/04 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of concrete or other stone-like materialBuilding elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of asbestos cement
  • E04B 1/82 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to sound only

51.

MONOLITHIC ACOUSTICAL SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2019038617
Publication Number 2020/005784
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-22
Publication Date 2020-01-02
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Buck, Curtis F.
  • Delgado, Michael A.
  • Munoz, William R.
  • Schmidt, Andrew L.

Abstract

A composite structure for improving the acoustical properties of a low NRC membrane including a sound absorbing layer and a porous, scrim covered, perforated drywall layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 1/86 - Sound-absorbing elements slab-shaped
  • E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation
  • E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like
  • G10K 11/168 - Plural layers of different materials, e.g. sandwiches
  • E04F 13/08 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elementsSub-structures thereforFastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
  • E04F 13/14 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elementsSub-structures thereforFastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements of stone or stone-like materials, e.g. ceramicsCoverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elementsSub-structures thereforFastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements of glass
  • E04B 2/74 - Removable non-load-bearing partitionsPartitions with a free upper edge
  • E04B 1/84 - Sound-absorbing elements
  • E04B 9/24 - Connection of slabs, sheets or the like to the supporting construction with the slabs, sheets or the like positioned on, or held against, horizontal flanges of the supporting construction
  • E04B 1/76 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only

52.

MONOLITHIC ACOUSTICAL SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03103486
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-22
Open to Public Date 2020-01-02
Grant Date 2022-09-27
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Buck, Curtis F.
  • Delgado, Michael A.
  • Munoz, William R.
  • Schmidt, Andrew L.

Abstract

A composite structure for improving the acoustical properties of a low noise reduction coefficient (NRC) membrane including a sound absorbing layer and a porous, scrim covered, perforated drywall layer. The composite structure comprises outward perforated drywall panels attached to or fixed to inward sound insulation layers or sound absorbing boards. For example, the perforated drywall panels and the rigid sound absorbing panels can be attached together and to an acoustical hard faced substrate such as a drywall ceiling or wall by parallel spaced Z-shaped furring strips. The perforated drywall panels after installation are taped at their edge joints and then painted with a continuous acoustically transparent coating to conceal the perforations and joints and thereby obtain the look of a relatively smooth monolithic ceiling or wall, but with high acoustical properties.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 1/86 - Sound-absorbing elements slab-shaped
  • E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation
  • E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like
  • E04F 13/08 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elementsSub-structures thereforFastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
  • E04F 13/14 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elementsSub-structures thereforFastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements of stone or stone-like materials, e.g. ceramicsCoverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elementsSub-structures thereforFastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements of glass
  • G10K 11/168 - Plural layers of different materials, e.g. sandwiches
  • E04B 1/76 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only
  • E04B 1/84 - Sound-absorbing elements
  • E04B 2/74 - Removable non-load-bearing partitionsPartitions with a free upper edge
  • E04B 9/24 - Connection of slabs, sheets or the like to the supporting construction with the slabs, sheets or the like positioned on, or held against, horizontal flanges of the supporting construction

53.

ACCESSIBLE CEILING BAFFLES WITH INTEGRATED LIGHTING, CUSTOM PERFORATION, AND ACOUSTICS

      
Document Number 03048538
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-03
Open to Public Date 2019-12-24
Grant Date 2020-02-25
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Hettwer, Stephen
  • Ahmadi, Rana
  • Langan, James

Abstract

An acoustical and illumination baffle for suspension in a ceiling area comprising a housing and a light strip in the housing, the housing being an elongated sheet metal hollow body with opposed sidewalls and a bottom wall, at least a portion of the sidewalls and/or the bottom wall having perforations, a visible light emitting strip within the housing and extending along a major part of the length of the housing and extending a major part of a length of the housing, the light emitting strip being arranged to radiate visible light through an open area in a wall of the housing thereby illuminate an area below the housing, the perforations serving to reduce noise existing in the area below the baffle and to allow cooling air circulation through the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21S 8/04 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation intended only for mounting on a ceiling or like overhead structure
  • F21S 4/20 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports
  • F21S 4/28 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports rigid, e.g. LED bars
  • E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation

54.

BORATE AND SILICATE COATING FOR IMPROVED ACOUSTICAL PANEL PERFORMANCE AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME

      
Application Number US2019036757
Publication Number 2019/241379
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-12
Publication Date 2019-12-19
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Li, Qinghua
  • Aldabaibeh, Naser

Abstract

The disclosure provides a coating composition for improving the sag resistance of a fibrous panel, the composition including 10 to 100 wt.% inorganic binder, based on the total weight of the dry coating, wherein the inorganic binder includes a borate salt and at least one of an alkali metal silicate or an alkaline earth metal silicate, and the inorganic binder is water soluble. Further provided are fibrous panels having a backing side and an opposing facing side including the coating of the disclosure, and methods of preparing same.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 1/02 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, based on inorganic substances alkali metal silicates
  • C04B 28/26 - Silicates of the alkali metals
  • B32B 5/00 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer
  • E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation

55.

BORATE AND SILICATE COATING FOR IMPROVED ACOUSTICAL PANEL PERFORMANCE AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME

      
Document Number 03102478
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-06-12
Open to Public Date 2019-12-19
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Li, Qinghua
  • Aldabaibeh, Naser

Abstract

The disclosure provides a coating composition for improving the sag resistance of a fibrous panel, the composition including 10 to 100 wt.% inorganic binder, based on the total weight of the dry coating, wherein the inorganic binder includes a borate salt and at least one of an alkali metal silicate or an alkaline earth metal silicate, and the inorganic binder is water soluble. Further provided are fibrous panels having a backing side and an opposing facing side including the coating of the disclosure, and methods of preparing same.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 1/02 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, based on inorganic substances alkali metal silicates
  • B32B 5/00 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer
  • C04B 28/26 - Silicates of the alkali metals
  • E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation

56.

Borate and silicate coating for improved acoustical panel performance and methods of making same

      
Application Number 16009053
Grant Number 11753550
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-06-14
First Publication Date 2019-12-19
Grant Date 2023-09-12
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Li, Qinghua
  • Aldabaibeh, Naser

Abstract

The disclosure provides a coating composition for improving the sag resistance of a fibrous panel, the composition including 10 to 100 wt. % inorganic binder, based on the total weight of the dry coating, wherein the inorganic binder includes a borate salt and at least one of an alkali metal silicate or an alkaline earth metal silicate, and the inorganic binder is water soluble. Further provided are fibrous panels having a backing side and an opposing facing side including the coating of the disclosure, and methods of preparing same.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 1/02 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, based on inorganic substances alkali metal silicates
  • C09D 7/61 - Additives non-macromolecular inorganic
  • E04B 1/86 - Sound-absorbing elements slab-shaped
  • E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like
  • C08K 3/013 - Fillers, pigments or reinforcing additives

57.

Acoustically transparent sandable coating

      
Application Number 16419345
Grant Number 10590288
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-22
First Publication Date 2019-09-12
Grant Date 2020-03-17
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Hulka, Samuel D.
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.
  • Bury, Rafael

Abstract

A formulation for an acoustically transparent coating for use on an acoustical substrate comprising a water dispersible binder and relatively large filler particles, and characterized by a high pigment to volume concentration, high viscosity, high shear thinning, and fast drying to enable the formulation to be sprayed in droplets that retain their identity when in mutual contact and in a dry coating can be efficiently sanded flat.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 7/61 - Additives non-macromolecular inorganic
  • C09D 7/40 - Additives
  • C09D 5/04 - Thixotropic paints
  • C09D 5/02 - Emulsion paints
  • E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation
  • B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
  • B05D 3/12 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by mechanical means
  • E04B 1/84 - Sound-absorbing elements
  • C08K 3/34 - Silicon-containing compounds
  • C08K 7/22 - Expanded, porous or hollow particles
  • C08K 7/28 - Glass
  • E04B 9/12 - Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction
  • C08K 3/36 - Silica
  • E04B 9/06 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction
  • E04B 9/24 - Connection of slabs, sheets or the like to the supporting construction with the slabs, sheets or the like positioned on, or held against, horizontal flanges of the supporting construction
  • C08K 3/22 - OxidesHydroxides of metals
  • C08K 3/26 - CarbonatesBicarbonates
  • E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like
  • E04C 2/04 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of concrete or other stone-like materialBuilding elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of asbestos cement

58.

Accessible ceiling baffles with integrated lighting, custom perforation, and acoustics

      
Application Number 16174732
Grant Number 10359163
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-30
First Publication Date 2019-07-23
Grant Date 2019-07-23
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Hettwer, Stephen
  • Ahmadi, Rana
  • Langan, James

Abstract

An acoustical and illumination baffle for suspension in a ceiling area comprising a housing and a light strip in the housing, the housing being an elongated sheet metal hollow body with opposed sidewalls and a bottom wall, at least a portion of the sidewalls and/or the bottom wall having perforations, a visible light emitting strip within the housing and extending along a major part of the length of the housing and extending a major part of a length of the housing, the light emitting strip being arranged to radiate visible light through an open area in a wall of the housing thereby illuminate an area below the housing, the perforations serving to reduce noise existing in the area below the baffle and to allow cooling air circulation through the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21S 8/06 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation intended only for mounting on a ceiling or like overhead structure by suspension
  • F21V 5/00 - Refractors for light sources
  • F21V 29/83 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks the elements having apertures, ducts or channels, e.g. heat radiation holes
  • F21V 15/015 - Devices for covering joints between adjacent lighting devicesEnd coverings
  • F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • G10K 11/162 - Selection of materials

59.

METAL BAFFLES

      
Document Number 03074659
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-09-05
Open to Public Date 2019-03-14
Grant Date 2023-01-03
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Underkofler, Abraham M.
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.
  • Paulsen, Mark R.
  • Carolus, Kyle S.

Abstract

Clips that engage with special top flanges on elongated U- shaped acoustical baffles. One clip form suspends the baffles from grid tees in horizontal or inclined orientations or from cables or rods. Another clip form aligns to and joins intersecting baffles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/16 - Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction the members lying in different planes
  • E04B 9/36 - Open-work ceilings, e.g. lattice type consisting of parallel slats
  • E04B 9/18 - Means for suspending the supporting construction
  • E04B 9/34 - Open-work ceilings, e.g. lattice type

60.

METAL BAFFLES

      
Application Number US2018049542
Publication Number 2019/050946
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-09-05
Publication Date 2019-03-14
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Underkofler, Abraham M.
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.
  • Paulsen, Mark R.
  • Carolus, Kyle S.

Abstract

Clips that engage with special top flanges on elongated U-shaped acoustical baffles. One clip form suspends the baffles from grid tees in horizontal or inclined orientations or from cables or rods. Another clip form aligns to and joins intersecting baffles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/16 - Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction the members lying in different planes
  • E04B 9/36 - Open-work ceilings, e.g. lattice type consisting of parallel slats
  • E04B 9/34 - Open-work ceilings, e.g. lattice type
  • E04B 9/18 - Means for suspending the supporting construction

61.

ACOUSTICALLY TRANSPARENT SANDABLE COATING

      
Document Number 03072590
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-08-14
Open to Public Date 2019-02-21
Grant Date 2023-06-13
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Hulka, Samuel D.
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.
  • Bury, Rafael

Abstract

A formulation for an acoustically transparent coating for use on an acoustical substrate comprising a water dispersible binder and relatively large filler particles, and characterized by a high pigment to volume concentration, high viscosity, high shear thinning, and fast drying to enable the formulation to be sprayed in droplets that retain their identity when in mutual contact and in a dry coating can be efficiently sanded flat.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 5/02 - Emulsion paints
  • C09D 7/40 - Additives
  • C09D 5/04 - Thixotropic paints
  • E04B 1/84 - Sound-absorbing elements
  • E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation
  • E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like

62.

Acoustically transparent sandable coating

      
Application Number 15677345
Grant Number 10316201
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-08-15
First Publication Date 2019-02-21
Grant Date 2019-06-11
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Hulka, Samuel D.
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.
  • Bury, Rafael

Abstract

A formulation for an acoustically transparent coating for use on an acoustical substrate comprising a water dispersible binder and relatively large filler particles, and characterized by a high pigment to volume concentration, high viscosity, high shear thinning, and fast drying to enable the formulation to be sprayed in droplets that retain their identity when in mutual contact and in a dry coating can be efficiently sanded flat.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 7/61 - Additives non-macromolecular inorganic
  • B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
  • B05D 3/12 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by mechanical means
  • E04B 1/84 - Sound-absorbing elements
  • C08K 3/26 - CarbonatesBicarbonates
  • C08K 3/34 - Silicon-containing compounds
  • C08K 3/22 - OxidesHydroxides of metals
  • E04B 9/06 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction
  • E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like
  • E04C 2/04 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of concrete or other stone-like materialBuilding elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of asbestos cement

63.

Method for production of acoustical panels

      
Application Number 15680074
Grant Number 10464846
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-08-17
First Publication Date 2019-02-21
Grant Date 2019-11-05
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mayers, Thomas M.
  • Xu, Wei
  • Brown, Martin W.

Abstract

A method of decreasing the water load needed to form a fibrous panel. The process includes admixing a mineral wool, a cellulose, and a binder to provide a pre-mixed slurry, admixing a mineral filler with water to provide a mineral filler slurry, admixing the pre-mixed slurry and the mineral filler slurry to form a dispersion, flowing the dispersion onto a foraminous support wire to provide a green board, dewatering the green board to form a dewatered green board and drying the dewatered green board to provide a fibrous panel.

IPC Classes  ?

64.

ACOUSTICALLY TRANSPARENT SANDABLE COATING

      
Application Number US2018046638
Publication Number 2019/036434
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-08-14
Publication Date 2019-02-21
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Hulka, Samuel D.
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.
  • Bury, Rafael

Abstract

A formulation for an acoustically transparent coating for use on an acoustical substrate comprising a water dispersible binder and relatively large filler particles, and characterized by a high pigment to volume concentration, high viscosity, high shear thinning, and fast drying to enable the formulation to be sprayed in droplets that retain their identity when in mutual contact and in a dry coating can be efficiently sanded flat.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 5/02 - Emulsion paints
  • C09D 5/04 - Thixotropic paints
  • E04B 1/84 - Sound-absorbing elements
  • E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation
  • E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like
  • C09D 7/40 - Additives

65.

HIGH NOISE REDUCTION COEFFICIENT, LOW DENSITY ACOUSTICAL TILES

      
Application Number US2018045919
Publication Number 2019/032774
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-08-09
Publication Date 2019-02-14
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Xu, Wei
  • Mayers, Thomas M.
  • Bakken, Scott C.

Abstract

Acoustical tile including a dried base mat of: about 70 to about 90 wt% mineral wool; about 5 to about 15 wt% perlite; 0 to about 10 wt% starch; about 3 to about 10 wt% latex; 0 to about 5 wt% gypsum; and less than 5 wt% water. The dried base mat without including glass fibers and without a laminate layer or coating and without perforations has a NRC of about 0.70 or greater, a density of about 10 pcf to about 12 pcf, and a thickness of about 1/2 to about 1 inch. The acoustical tile can further include a back coating at a surface weight of about 5 grams per square foot (gsf) to about 40 gsf to the dried base mat, wherein the acoustical tile has the CAC rating of about 30 to about 35.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C04B 26/06 - Acrylates
  • E04B 1/86 - Sound-absorbing elements slab-shaped
  • E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation
  • E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like

66.

HIGH NOISE REDUCTION COEFFICIENT, LOW DENSITY ACOUSTICAL TILES

      
Document Number 03072218
Status Pending
Filing Date 2018-08-09
Open to Public Date 2019-02-14
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Xu, Wei
  • Mayers, Thomas M.
  • Bakken, Scott C.

Abstract

Acoustical tile including a dried base mat of: about 70 to about 90 wt% mineral wool; about 5 to about 15 wt% perlite; 0 to about 10 wt% starch; about 3 to about 10 wt% latex; 0 to about 5 wt% gypsum; and less than 5 wt% water. The dried base mat without including glass fibers and without a laminate layer or coating and without perforations has a NRC of about 0.70 or greater, a density of about 10 pcf to about 12 pcf, and a thickness of about 1/2 to about 1 inch. The acoustical tile can further include a back coating at a surface weight of about 5 grams per square foot (gsf) to about 40 gsf to the dried base mat, wherein the acoustical tile has the CAC rating of about 30 to about 35.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C04B 26/06 - Acrylates
  • E04B 1/86 - Sound-absorbing elements slab-shaped
  • E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation
  • E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like

67.

High noise reduction coefficient, low density acoustical tiles

      
Application Number 15674707
Grant Number 10696594
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-08-11
First Publication Date 2019-02-14
Grant Date 2020-06-30
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Xu, Wei
  • Mayers, Thomas M.
  • Bakken, Scott C.

Abstract

Acoustical tile including a dried base mat of: about 70 to about 90 wt % mineral wool; about 5 to about 15 wt % perlite; 0 to about 10 wt % starch; about 3 to about 10 wt % latex; 0 to about 5 wt % gypsum; and less than 5 wt % water. The dried base mat without including glass fibers and without a laminate layer or coating and without perforations has a NRC of about 0.70 or greater, a density of about 10 pcf to about 12 pcf, and a thickness of about ½ to about 1 inch. The acoustical tile can further include a back coating at a surface weight of about 5 grams per square foot (gsf) to about 40 gsf to the dried base mat, wherein the acoustical tile has the CAC rating of about 30 to about 35.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
  • C04B 41/00 - After-treatment of mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramicsTreatment of natural stone
  • C04B 26/06 - Acrylates
  • C04B 41/45 - Coating or impregnating
  • C04B 41/61 - Coating or impregnating
  • B28B 11/24 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles for curing, setting or hardening
  • C04B 14/18 - Perlite
  • C04B 14/46 - Rock wool
  • C04B 41/50 - Coating or impregnating with inorganic materials
  • C04B 41/68 - Silicic acidSilicates
  • E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation
  • C04B 111/12 - Absence of asbestos, e.g. cement-asbestos substitutes
  • E04B 1/84 - Sound-absorbing elements
  • E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like
  • B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
  • C04B 111/00 - Function, property or use of the mortars, concrete or artificial stone
  • C04B 111/52 - Sound insulating materials

68.

SEISMIC PERIMETER ATTACHMENT CLIP

      
Application Number US2018044470
Publication Number 2019/027942
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-31
Publication Date 2019-02-07
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor Paulsen, Mark R.

Abstract

Seismic perimeter attachment clip for attaching a grid runner to wall molding comprising sheet metal base and slide elements, the base having a tab constructed and adapted to be secured with a screw to the wall molding and having a projection extending perpendicularly from the base, the slide being constructed and adapted to be attached to a grid runner, the base and slide providing a cam surface and a cam follower surface, the surfaces being mutually indexable to a home position, the cam surface being configured to raise the slide and an attached grid runner from an elevation at the home position when the slide is extended from the tab in response to longitudinal movement of the attached grid runner whereby an end of the attached grid runner is elevated above a lower flange of the wall molding as the end passes over a distal edge of the lower flange.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04H 9/02 - Buildings, groups of buildings or shelters adapted to withstand or provide protection against abnormal external influences, e.g. war-like action, earthquake or extreme climate withstanding earthquake or sinking of ground
  • E04B 9/30 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by edge details of the ceiling, e.g. securing to an adjacent wall
  • E04B 9/12 - Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction

69.

Metal baffles

      
Application Number 15696597
Grant Number 10174501
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-06
First Publication Date 2019-01-08
Grant Date 2019-01-08
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Underkofler, Abraham M.
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.
  • Paulsen, Mark R.
  • Carolus, Kyle S.

Abstract

Clips that engage with special top flanges on elongated U-shaped acoustical baffles. One clip form suspends the baffles from grid tees in horizontal or inclined orientations or from cables or rods. Another clip form aligns to and joins intersecting baffles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/18 - Means for suspending the supporting construction

70.

WOOL SURFACE TREATED WITH HYDROPHOBIC AGENT AND ACOUSTIC PANELS MADE THEREFROM

      
Application Number US2018034131
Publication Number 2018/217893
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-05-23
Publication Date 2018-11-29
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Luan, Wenqi
  • Brown, Martin
  • Yu, Qing
  • Bogen, Scott A.
  • Figi, Carlos

Abstract

A method of preparing a fibrous panel including surface treating a mineral wool with a water repellent agent to provide a water-repellent surface treated mineral wool, admixing the water-repellent surface-treated mineral wool with water to provide a slurry, and dewatering and drying the slurry to provide a fibrous panel. A method of preparing a mineral wool having a surface treated with a water repellent agent including contacting a water repellent agent emulsion with a mineral wool and drying the mineral wool, and a method of preparing a water-repellent surface-treated fibrous panel including mineral wool having a surface pre-treated with a water repellent agent are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C03C 25/26 - Macromolecular compounds or prepolymers
  • C04B 26/28 - Polysaccharides or derivatives thereof

71.

WOOL SURFACE TREATED WITH HYDROPHOBIC AGENT AND ACOUSTIC PANELS MADE THEREFROM

      
Document Number 03064712
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-05-23
Open to Public Date 2018-11-29
Grant Date 2024-01-02
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Luan, Wenqi
  • Brown, Martin
  • Yu, Qing
  • Bogen, Scott A.
  • Figi, Carlos

Abstract

A method of preparing a fibrous panel including surface treating a mineral wool with a water repellent agent to provide a water-repellent surface treated mineral wool, admixing the water-repellent surface-treated mineral wool with water to provide a slurry, and dewatering and drying the slurry to provide a fibrous panel. A method of preparing a mineral wool having a surface treated with a water repellent agent including contacting a water repellent agent emulsion with a mineral wool and drying the mineral wool, and a method of preparing a water-repellent surface-treated fibrous panel including mineral wool having a surface pre-treated with a water repellent agent are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C03C 25/26 - Macromolecular compounds or prepolymers
  • C04B 26/28 - Polysaccharides or derivatives thereof

72.

Wool surface treated with hydrophobic agent and acoustic panels made therefrom

      
Application Number 15606333
Grant Number 11597677
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-05-26
First Publication Date 2018-11-29
Grant Date 2023-03-07
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Luan, Wenqi
  • Brown, Martin
  • Yu, Qing
  • Bogen, Scott A.
  • Figi, Carlos

Abstract

A method of preparing a fibrous panel including surface treating a mineral wool with a water repellent agent to provide a water-repellent surface treated mineral wool, admixing the water-repellent surface-treated mineral wool with water to provide a slurry, and dewatering and drying the slurry to provide a fibrous panel. A method of preparing a mineral wool having a surface treated with a water repellent agent including contacting a water repellent agent emulsion with a mineral wool and drying the mineral wool, and a method of preparing a water-repellent surface-treated fibrous panel including mineral wool having a surface pre-treated with a water repellent agent are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C03C 13/06 - Mineral fibres, e.g. slag wool, mineral wool, rock wool
  • C04B 14/48 - Metal
  • C03C 25/26 - Macromolecular compounds or prepolymers
  • C04B 30/02 - Compositions for artificial stone, not containing binders containing fibrous materials
  • C04B 26/28 - Polysaccharides or derivatives thereof
  • G10K 11/162 - Selection of materials
  • C04B 111/52 - Sound insulating materials

73.

LINEAR METAL CEILING COMPONENTS

      
Application Number US2018033131
Publication Number 2018/213541
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-05-17
Publication Date 2018-11-22
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Underkofler, Abraham M.
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.
  • Paulsen, Mark R.

Abstract

A linear metal ceiling system having improved carrier and pan geometries that afford improved versatility in pan widths and shapes, and improved pan retention force. Accessories for joining carriers together and for attaching perimeter trim strips are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like
  • E04B 9/10 - Connections between parallel members of the supporting construction
  • E04B 9/12 - Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction
  • E04B 9/36 - Open-work ceilings, e.g. lattice type consisting of parallel slats
  • E04B 9/30 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by edge details of the ceiling, e.g. securing to an adjacent wall

74.

Suspended baffle system

      
Application Number 15498563
Grant Number 10738465
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-04-27
First Publication Date 2018-11-01
Grant Date 2020-08-11
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor Alnakkar, Faris

Abstract

An acoustical baffle system for suspension in an open plenum space comprising a plurality of parallel spaced carriers and a plurality of parallel spaced baffles suspended on and transverse to the carriers, the carriers having pairs of opposed, uniformly spaced grips on their lower faces, pairs of opposed grips being spaced along the carrier at a regular center-to-center distance greater than the spacing between a pair of opposed grips, the baffles having a relatively deep U-shaped cross-section with sides and a bottom between the sides, outwardly directed flanges at upper ends of the sides, the flanges being received in a respective pair of grips on each of a plurality of carriers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/26 - Connection of slabs, sheets or the like to the supporting construction with the slabs, sheets or the like positioned on, or held against, horizontal flanges of the supporting construction by means of snap action of elastically deformable elements
  • E04B 9/28 - Connection of slabs, sheets or the like to the supporting construction with the slabs, sheets or the like having grooves engaging with horizontal flanges of the supporting construction or accessory means connected thereto
  • E04B 1/99 - Room acoustics, i.e. forms of, or arrangements in, rooms for influencing or directing sound
  • E04B 1/82 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to sound only
  • E04B 9/06 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction
  • E04B 9/36 - Open-work ceilings, e.g. lattice type consisting of parallel slats
  • E04B 9/22 - Connection of slabs, sheets or the like to the supporting construction
  • G10K 11/16 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general

75.

OPEN PLENUM UTILITY CHANNEL

      
Application Number US2018019672
Publication Number 2018/160483
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-02-26
Publication Date 2018-09-07
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Underkofler, Abraham M.
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.
  • Paulsen, Mark R.

Abstract

A utility channel comprising a plurality of channels and accessory components, the channels having a rectangular cross section with a bottom wall and horizontally spaced parallel sidewalls extending upwardly from lateral edges of the bottom wall, opposed inturned flanges at upper edges of the sidewalls, the flanges having notches open at flange edges distal from a respective sidewall, in alignment with the notches of the opposed flange and uniformly spaced along the length of the channel, the accessory components in the channel interior space engage the flanges to maintain their assembled position in the channel interior space.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/06 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction
  • E04B 9/12 - Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction

76.

ARCHED ISLAND CEILING

      
Application Number US2018019679
Publication Number 2018/160484
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-02-26
Publication Date 2018-09-07
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor Underkofler, Abraham M.

Abstract

An arched island ceiling system comprising a pair of arcuate frame members, metal panels, and clips for supporting the panels on the frame members, the frame members having a generally rectangular cross-section, the clips having a saddle configuration including a seat and legs depending from opposite sides of the seat and being proportioned to straddle the frame member, lower ends of the legs having feet engageable with the underside of inwardly extending flanges of sides of the metal panels.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/36 - Open-work ceilings, e.g. lattice type consisting of parallel slats

77.

OPEN PLENUM UTILITY CHANNEL

      
Document Number 03054437
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-02-26
Open to Public Date 2018-09-07
Grant Date 2022-08-09
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Underkofler, Abraham M.
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.
  • Paulsen, Mark R.

Abstract

A utility channel comprising a plurality of channels and accessory components, the channels having a rectangular cross section with a bottom wall and horizontally spaced parallel sidewalls extending upwardly from lateral edges of the bottom wall, opposed inturned flanges at upper edges of the sidewalls, the flanges having notches open at flange edges distal from a respective sidewall, in alignment with the notches of the opposed flange and uniformly spaced along the length of the channel, the accessory components in the channel interior space engage the flanges to maintain their assembled position in the channel interior space.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/06 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction
  • E04B 9/12 - Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction

78.

Open plenum utility channel

      
Application Number 15447147
Grant Number 10233639
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-02
First Publication Date 2018-09-06
Grant Date 2019-03-19
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Underkofler, Abraham M.
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.
  • Paulsen, Mark R.

Abstract

A utility channel comprising a plurality of channels and accessory components, the channels having a rectangular cross section with a bottom wall and horizontally spaced parallel sidewalls extending upwardly from lateral edges of the bottom wall, opposed inturned flanges at upper edges of the sidewalls, the flanges having notches open at flange edges distal from a respective sidewall, in alignment with the notches of the opposed flange and uniformly spaced along the length of the channel, the accessory components in the channel interior space engage the flanges to maintain their assembled position in the channel interior space.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/12 - Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction
  • E04B 9/06 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction
  • F16L 3/26 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets specially adapted for supporting the pipes all along their length, e.g. pipe channels or ducts
  • F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle

79.

Seismic perimeter attachment clip

      
Application Number 15663999
Grant Number 10036163
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-07-31
First Publication Date 2018-07-31
Grant Date 2018-07-31
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor Paulsen, Mark R.

Abstract

Seismic perimeter attachment clip for attaching a grid runner to wall molding comprising sheet metal base and slide elements, the base having a tab constructed and adapted to be secured with a screw to the wall molding and having a projection extending perpendicularly from the base, the slide being constructed and adapted to be attached to a grid runner, the base and slide providing a cam surface and a cam follower surface, the surfaces being mutually indexable to a home position, the cam surface being configured to raise the slide and an attached grid runner from an elevation at the home position when the slide is extended from the tab in response to longitudinal movement of the attached grid runner whereby an end of the attached grid runner is elevated above a lower flange of the wall molding as the end passes over a distal edge of the lower flange.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/30 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by edge details of the ceiling, e.g. securing to an adjacent wall
  • E04B 9/12 - Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction
  • E04B 1/98 - Protection against other undesired influences or dangers against vibrations or shocksProtection against other undesired influences or dangers against mechanical destruction, e.g. by air-raids

80.

ENSEMBLE

      
Application Number 1410011
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-11-23
Registration Date 2017-11-23
Owner USG Interiors, LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
  • 19 - Non-metallic building materials

Goods & Services

Fillers for panel joints and industrial coating made of compounds from non-metallic minerals for insulating plasterboard panels; acoustical ceiling tiles and panels. Building materials not of metal, gypsum, gypsum cement, calcined gypsum, calcined plaster, casting plaster, cement based wall coatings, pottery plaster, moulding plaster, cement board, mortar, cement, plaster compositions for use in building for filling holes, joint compounds [cementitious building materials, other than in the nature of paint], joint reinforcement tape, wall panels, gypsum wall panels, ceiling boards, coreboards, gypsum liner panels, linerboard paper, sheathing, floor patch levelling compounds, anchoring cement, wall partitions made of non-metallic materials, floor underlays of non-metallic materials, subfloors, sheeting panels of non-metallic materials for use in building.

81.

METHOD FOR DEWATERING ACOUSTICAL PANELS

      
Document Number 03046644
Status Pending
Filing Date 2017-12-13
Open to Public Date 2018-06-21
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor Xu, Yufeng

Abstract

The disclosure provides a method of forming an acoustical panel base mat, including providing a green board including an alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, wherein the green board includes from about 10 to about 40 wt.% solids, and dewatering the green board slurry to form a dewatered green board, wherein the dewatering comprises supplying hot air and applying a vacuum to the green board.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 11/14 - Secondary fibres
  • D21J 1/20 - Insulating board
  • E04B 1/82 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to sound only
  • E04B 1/90 - Insulating elements for both heat and sound slab-shaped
  • E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation

82.

METHOD FOR DEWATERING ACOUSTICAL PANELS

      
Application Number US2017066033
Publication Number 2018/112007
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-13
Publication Date 2018-06-21
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor Xu, Yufeng

Abstract

The disclosure provides a method of forming an acoustical panel base mat, including providing a green board including an alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, wherein the green board includes from about 10 to about 40 wt.% solids, and dewatering the green board slurry to form a dewatered green board, wherein the dewatering comprises supplying hot air and applying a vacuum to the green board.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 11/14 - Secondary fibres
  • D21J 1/20 - Insulating board
  • E04B 1/82 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to sound only
  • E04B 1/90 - Insulating elements for both heat and sound slab-shaped
  • E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation

83.

Method for dewatering acoustical panels

      
Application Number 15379347
Grant Number 10094614
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-12-14
First Publication Date 2018-06-14
Grant Date 2018-10-09
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor Xu, Yufeng

Abstract

The disclosure provides a method of forming an acoustical panel base mat, including providing a green board including an alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, wherein the green board includes from about 10 to about 40 wt. % solids, and dewatering the green board slurry to form a dewatered green board, wherein the dewatering comprises supplying hot air and applying a vacuum to the green board.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F26B 7/00 - Drying solid materials or objects by processes using a combination of processes not covered by a single one of groups or
  • F26B 3/04 - Drying solid materials or objects by processes involving the application of heat by convection, i.e. heat being conveyed from a heat source to the materials or objects to be dried by a gas or vapour, e.g. air the gas or vapour circulating over, or surrounding, the materials or objects to be dried
  • F26B 5/12 - Drying solid materials or objects by processes not involving the application of heat by suction
  • F26B 5/14 - Drying solid materials or objects by processes not involving the application of heat by applying pressure, e.g. wringingDrying solid materials or objects by processes not involving the application of heat by brushingDrying solid materials or objects by processes not involving the application of heat by wiping
  • F26B 9/04 - Machines or apparatus for drying solid materials or objects at rest or with only local agitationDomestic airing cupboards in presses or clamping devices

84.

IMPROVED VEIL FINISHING PROCESS

      
Application Number US2017056882
Publication Number 2018/075451
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-10-17
Publication Date 2018-04-26
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mccartney, Nicholas
  • Donelan, Jeffrey W.

Abstract

The disclosure provides a fibrous panel including a basemat and a porous veil disposed on at least one side of the basemat, the veil having a first surface in contact with the one side of the basemat and a second facing surface opposite the first surface, the veil having a patterned coating disposed on the second facing surface, the patterned coating including defined areas without any coating and defined areas with at least a single layer of coating. The disclosure further provides a method of making a fibrous panel according to the disclosure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
  • B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
  • E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like

85.

SILICATE COATING FOR IMPROVED ACOUSTICAL PANEL PERFORMANCE AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME

      
Application Number US2017051522
Publication Number 2018/057390
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-14
Publication Date 2018-03-29
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Donelan, Jeffrey W.
  • Aldabaibeh, Naser

Abstract

The disclosure provides a curable coating composition including 10-50 vol.% inorganic binder, based on the total volume of solids in the dry coating composition, wherein the inorganic binder is an alkali metal silicate or an alkaline earth metal silicate and 50-90 vol.% inorganic filler, based on the total volume of solids in the coating composition, wherein the binder and the filler are not the same and the coating is substantially free of an organic polymeric binder. Further provided are ceiling tiles having a backing side and an opposing facing side, and a cured coating layer supported by the backing side of the panel, the cured coating layer including the curable coating composition of the disclosure and methods of preparing same.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C04B 26/28 - Polysaccharides or derivatives thereof
  • C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
  • C04B 28/26 - Silicates of the alkali metals
  • C04B 30/02 - Compositions for artificial stone, not containing binders containing fibrous materials
  • C04B 40/00 - Processes, in general, for influencing or modifying the properties of mortars, concrete or artificial stone compositions, e.g. their setting or hardening ability
  • C04B 111/52 - Sound insulating materials

86.

Acoustical baffle panel system

      
Application Number 15485478
Grant Number 09920525
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-04-12
First Publication Date 2018-03-20
Grant Date 2018-03-20
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Underkofler, Abraham M.
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.

Abstract

An acoustical baffle assembly comprising an elongated rigid upper carrier, a rigid panel supported on the carrier and a plurality of clips attaching the panel on the carrier at a plurality of locations along the length of the carrier, the clips each being clinched on an upper edge of the panel and being engaged with the carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/36 - Open-work ceilings, e.g. lattice type consisting of parallel slats
  • E04B 1/99 - Room acoustics, i.e. forms of, or arrangements in, rooms for influencing or directing sound
  • E04B 9/18 - Means for suspending the supporting construction
  • E04B 9/10 - Connections between parallel members of the supporting construction
  • E04B 1/82 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to sound only
  • E04B 1/84 - Sound-absorbing elements
  • E04B 1/86 - Sound-absorbing elements slab-shaped

87.

ACOUSTICALLY TRANSPARENT COATING

      
Document Number 03035756
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-06
Open to Public Date 2018-03-15
Grant Date 2023-06-13
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Bury, Rafael
  • Li, Donghong
  • Hulka, Samuel D.

Abstract

A formulation for an acoustically transparent coating for use on an acoustical substrate such as perforated drywall comprising a water dispersible binder and relatively large filler particles, and characterized by a high pigment to volume concentration, high viscosity, high shear thinning, and fast drying to enable the formulation to be sprayed in droplets that retain their identity when in mutual contact and thereby form a porous structure.

IPC Classes  ?

88.

Trim strip system for use with underhung ceiling panels

      
Application Number 15822362
Grant Number 10006199
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-11-27
First Publication Date 2018-03-15
Grant Date 2018-06-26
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Underkofler, Abraham M.
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.
  • Paulsen, Mark R.

Abstract

In combination, extruded aluminum trim strips joined end-to-end and a splice plate, the trim strips together, the trim strip cross-sections including a web and a pair of opposed angles, the angles and web forming a track for receiving a mid-section of the splice plate with a close sliding fit, the splice plate having lever tabs at opposite ends, notches at sides of the plate, the plate being disposed in the tracks of both lengths of trim strips, the lever tabs and associated edges of the lever tabs formed by the notches being outside of the tracks, the associated edge being arranged in a locking manner with outer surfaces of the angles as a result of the lever tabs being bent in place towards the web.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/22 - Connection of slabs, sheets or the like to the supporting construction
  • E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like

89.

ACOUSTICALLY TRANSPARENT COATING

      
Application Number US2017050225
Publication Number 2018/048865
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-06
Publication Date 2018-03-15
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Bury, Rafael
  • Li, Donghong
  • Hulka, Samuel D.

Abstract

A formulation for an acoustically transparent coating for use on an acoustical substrate comprising a water dispersible binder and relatively large filler particles, and characterized by a high pigment to volume concentration, high viscosity, high shear thinning, and fast drying to enable the formulation to be sprayed in droplets that retain their identity when in mutual contact.

IPC Classes  ?

90.

DRYWALL SHEET END JOINT

      
Application Number US2017040888
Publication Number 2018/009654
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-07-06
Publication Date 2018-01-11
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Hulka, Samuel D.
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.

Abstract

A suspended ceiling comprising SUSPENDED metal runners in a horizontal plane, the runners each having a horizontal flange having an effective vertical thickness, a plurality of rectangular drywall sheets aligned crosswise to the runners and screwed to the flanges with ends of the drywall sheets forming butt joints midway between adjacent runners, boards overlying butt joints and adjacent flanges, the boards being substantially stiffer than the drywall sheets, whereby the drywall sheet ends are drawn up towards an upper level of the flanges when screwed against the overlying board so that a pseudo taper is formed on the drywall sheet ends.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/12 - Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction
  • E04B 9/24 - Connection of slabs, sheets or the like to the supporting construction with the slabs, sheets or the like positioned on, or held against, horizontal flanges of the supporting construction

91.

LARGE DIAMETER SLAG WOOL, COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

      
Document Number 03028402
Status Pending
Filing Date 2017-06-19
Open to Public Date 2017-12-28
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Luan, Wenqi
  • Brown, Martin
  • Keller, Tanya
  • Hill, Mike
  • Bogen, Scott A.
  • Figi, Carlos
  • Frank, William

Abstract

The disclosure provides a slag wool composition including about 60 to about 80 wt.% blast furnace slag and about 20 to about 40 wt.% basalt, based on the total weight of the inorganic raw materials, wherein the composition has an A/B ratio in a range of about 1.20 to about 1.70. The disclosure further provides a slag wool produced using the slag wool composition of the disclosure, wherein the slag wool has a fiber diameter in a range of about 4.0 microns to about 10.0 microns. The disclosure further provides a method for the manufacture of slag wool.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C03C 1/00 - Ingredients generally applicable to manufacture of glasses, glazes or vitreous enamels
  • C03B 37/01 - Manufacture of glass fibres or filaments
  • C03C 3/097 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing phosphorus, niobium or tantalum
  • C03C 13/06 - Mineral fibres, e.g. slag wool, mineral wool, rock wool

92.

LARGE DIAMETER SLAG WOOL, COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

      
Application Number US2017038141
Publication Number 2017/222989
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-06-19
Publication Date 2017-12-28
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Luan, Wenqi
  • Brown, Martin
  • Keller, Tanya
  • Hill, Mike
  • Bogen, Scott A.
  • Figi, Carlos
  • Frank, William

Abstract

The disclosure provides a slag wool composition including about 60 to about 80 wt.% blast furnace slag and about 20 to about 40 wt.% basalt, based on the total weight of the inorganic raw materials, wherein the composition has an A/B ratio in a range of about 1.20 to about 1.70. The disclosure further provides a slag wool produced using the slag wool composition of the disclosure, wherein the slag wool has a fiber diameter in a range of about 4.0 microns to about 10.0 microns. The disclosure further provides a method for the manufacture of slag wool.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C03C 1/00 - Ingredients generally applicable to manufacture of glasses, glazes or vitreous enamels
  • C03C 3/097 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing phosphorus, niobium or tantalum
  • C03C 13/06 - Mineral fibres, e.g. slag wool, mineral wool, rock wool
  • C03B 37/01 - Manufacture of glass fibres or filaments

93.

Large diameter slag wool, composition and method of making same

      
Application Number 15189662
Grant Number 09796635
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-06-22
First Publication Date 2017-10-24
Grant Date 2017-10-24
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Luan, Wenqi
  • Brown, Martin
  • Keller, Tanya
  • Hill, Mike
  • Bogen, Scott A.
  • Figi, Carlos
  • Frank, William

Abstract

The disclosure provides a slag wool composition including about 60 to about 80 wt. % blast furnace slag and about 20 to about 40 wt. % basalt, based on the total weight of the inorganic raw materials, wherein the composition has an A/B ratio in a range of about 1.20 to about 1.70. The disclosure further provides a slag wool produced using the slag wool composition of the disclosure, wherein the slag wool has a fiber diameter in a range of about 4.0 microns to about 10.0 microns. The disclosure further provides a method for the manufacture of slag wool.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C03B 1/00 - Preparing the batches
  • C04B 35/80 - Fibres, filaments, whiskers, platelets, or the like
  • C04B 35/622 - Forming processesProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products
  • E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like
  • E04B 1/84 - Sound-absorbing elements

94.

SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR FLAT DRYWALL CEILING

      
Application Number US2017026596
Publication Number 2017/180469
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-04-07
Publication Date 2017-10-19
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Hulka, Samuel D.
  • Lehane, James J.
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.

Abstract

A suspended drywall ceiling grid construction comprising a plurality of uniformly spaced parallel sheet metal support bars, a plurality of spaced grid tees carried on lower sides of the support bars, the support bars having regularly spaced centers for engaging and supporting grid tee reinforcing bulbs, the centers and grid tees being constructed and arranged to present lower faces of flanges of the grid tees in a common plane, the support bars having intermediate centers between said regularly spaced centers for receiving butt joint tees, the intermediate centers and butt joint tees being constructed and arranged to present lower faces of flanges of the butt joint tees in a plane a predetermined distance above the common plane.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/06 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction
  • E04B 9/24 - Connection of slabs, sheets or the like to the supporting construction with the slabs, sheets or the like positioned on, or held against, horizontal flanges of the supporting construction
  • E04B 9/16 - Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction the members lying in different planes
  • E04B 9/12 - Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction

95.

MOBILE DEMONSTRATION DEVICE FOR SOUND-REDUCING TILES

      
Application Number US2017018684
Publication Number 2017/176378
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-02-21
Publication Date 2017-10-12
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Frank, William
  • Kemerling, James Mark
  • Chatman, Chester

Abstract

An assembly for demonstrating sound transmission properties includes a base portion and a tray portion partially defining a transmission aperture is removably inserted into a portion of the base portion. A first sound-reducing tile having a first sound transmission property is placed in the tray portion and a sound generating device disposed in an interior volume of the base portion emits sound that is attenuated by the first sound-reducing tile as the sound exits the transmission aperture. A second sound-reducing tile having a second sound transmission property is placed in the tray portion and the sound generating device disposed in the interior volume of the base portion emits sound that is attenuated by the second sound-reducing tile as the sound exits the transmission aperture. A sound measuring device disposed outside the interior volume device can compare the first and second sound transmission properties.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09B 19/00 - Teaching not covered by other main groups of this subclass
  • G09B 23/14 - Models for scientific, medical, or mathematical purposes, e.g. full-sized device for demonstration purposes for physics for acoustics

96.

Drywall sheet end joint

      
Application Number 15205102
Grant Number 09777478
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-07-08
First Publication Date 2017-10-03
Grant Date 2017-10-03
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Hulka, Samuel D.
  • Gulbrandsen, Peder J.

Abstract

A suspended ceiling comprising SUSPENDED metal runners in a horizontal plane, the runners each having a horizontal flange having an effective vertical thickness, a plurality of rectangular drywall sheets aligned crosswise to the runners and screwed to the flanges with ends of the drywall sheets forming butt joints midway between adjacent runners, boards overlying butt joints and adjacent flanges, the boards being substantially stiffer than the drywall sheets, whereby the drywall sheet ends are drawn up towards an upper level of the flanges when screwed against the overlying board so that a pseudo taper is formed on the drywall sheet ends.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/24 - Connection of slabs, sheets or the like to the supporting construction with the slabs, sheets or the like positioned on, or held against, horizontal flanges of the supporting construction
  • E04B 9/28 - Connection of slabs, sheets or the like to the supporting construction with the slabs, sheets or the like having grooves engaging with horizontal flanges of the supporting construction or accessory means connected thereto
  • E04B 1/99 - Room acoustics, i.e. forms of, or arrangements in, rooms for influencing or directing sound
  • E04B 1/84 - Sound-absorbing elements
  • E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation
  • E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like

97.

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS WITH AN ACOUSTICALLY TRANSPARENT COATING

      
Document Number 03017920
Status Pending
Filing Date 2017-03-13
Open to Public Date 2017-09-21
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor Li, Donghong

Abstract

Provided is a ceiling tile coated on at least one surface with an acoustically transparent coating which creates pores at the tile surface and comprises a high Tg polymeric binder, titanium dioxide, and particles selected from the group consisting of void latex particles, hollow glass beads, calcium carbonate, calcium magnesium carbonate, calcined clay and any combination thereof. Compositions for acoustically transparent coatings and methods for making a substrate surface acoustically transparent are provided as well.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C04B 41/00 - After-treatment of mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramicsTreatment of natural stone
  • C04B 41/45 - Coating or impregnating
  • D21J 1/08 - Impregnated or coated fibreboard
  • E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation
  • E04B 9/32 - Translucent ceilings, i.e. permitting both the transmission and diffusion of light
  • E04B 1/84 - Sound-absorbing elements

98.

Construction products with an acoustically transparent coating

      
Application Number 15071765
Grant Number 11885129
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-16
First Publication Date 2017-09-21
Grant Date 2024-01-30
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC. (USA)
Inventor Li, Donghong

Abstract

Provided is a ceiling tile coated on at least one surface with an acoustically transparent coating which creates pores at the tile surface and comprises a high Tg polymeric binder, titanium dioxide, and particles selected from the group consisting of void latex particles, hollow glass beads, calcium carbonate, calcium magnesium carbonate, calcined clay and any combination thereof. Compositions for acoustically transparent coatings and methods for making a substrate surface acoustically transparent are provided as well.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like
  • E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation
  • C04B 41/00 - After-treatment of mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramicsTreatment of natural stone
  • D21J 1/08 - Impregnated or coated fibreboard
  • C04B 41/48 - Macromolecular compounds
  • C04B 41/63 - Macromolecular compounds
  • D21J 1/20 - Insulating board
  • B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
  • B05D 1/18 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by dipping
  • B05D 1/28 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by transfer from the surfaces of elements carrying the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. brushes, pads, rollers
  • C09D 5/00 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, characterised by their physical nature or the effects producedFilling pastes
  • C09D 121/02 - Latex
  • C09D 127/06 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinyl chloride
  • C09D 133/08 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acrylic acid esters
  • E04B 1/86 - Sound-absorbing elements slab-shaped
  • C04B 111/00 - Function, property or use of the mortars, concrete or artificial stone
  • C04B 111/52 - Sound insulating materials

99.

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS WITH AN ACOUSTICALLY TRANSPARENT COATING

      
Application Number US2017022095
Publication Number 2017/160713
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-13
Publication Date 2017-09-21
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor Li, Donghong

Abstract

Provided is a ceiling tile coated on at least one surface with an acoustically transparent coating which creates pores at the tile surface and comprises a high Tg polymeric binder, titanium dioxide, and particles selected from the group consisting of void latex particles, hollow glass beads, calcium carbonate, calcium magnesium carbonate, calcined clay and any combination thereof. Compositions for acoustically transparent coatings and methods for making a substrate surface acoustically transparent are provided as well.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C04B 41/00 - After-treatment of mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramicsTreatment of natural stone
  • E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation
  • E04B 9/32 - Translucent ceilings, i.e. permitting both the transmission and diffusion of light
  • C04B 41/45 - Coating or impregnating
  • D21J 1/08 - Impregnated or coated fibreboard
  • C04B 111/00 - Function, property or use of the mortars, concrete or artificial stone
  • C04B 111/52 - Sound insulating materials
  • E04B 1/84 - Sound-absorbing elements

100.

Acoustically transparent coating

      
Application Number 15258159
Grant Number 09738796
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-09-07
First Publication Date 2017-08-22
Grant Date 2017-08-22
Owner USG INTERIORS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Bury, Rafael
  • Li, Donghong
  • Hulka, Samuel D.

Abstract

A formulation for an acoustically transparent coating for use on an acoustical substrate comprising a water dispersible binder and relatively large filler particles, and characterized by a high pigment to volume concentration, high viscosity, high shear thinning, and fast drying to enable the formulation to be sprayed in droplets that retain their identity when in mutual contact.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 7/02 - Use of compounds as anti-settling agents
  • C09D 7/00 - Features of coating compositions, not provided for in group Processes for incorporating ingredients in coating compositions
  • C09D 121/02 - Latex
  • C09D 7/12 - Other additives
  • B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
  • E04B 1/84 - Sound-absorbing elements
  • G10K 11/168 - Plural layers of different materials, e.g. sandwiches
  • C08K 7/28 - Glass
  • C08K 3/40 - Glass
  • C08K 3/22 - OxidesHydroxides of metals
  • C08K 3/26 - CarbonatesBicarbonates
  • C08K 3/34 - Silicon-containing compounds
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