Goods & Services

Providing extended warranties on commercial buildings

Abstract

A fire-resistant polymeric membrane includes a polymer layer such as PVC, TPO, or EPDM affixed to a carbon fiber composite. The carbon fiber composite includes one or two layers of non-woven carbon fibers and at least one of an inert fiber mat or a metal foil layer, wherein the metal foil layer has a melting temperature of at least about 660° C. The present invention also provides an underlayment, wherein the underlayment is formed from one or more fibrous carbon layers affixed to at least one of an inert fiber mat or a metal foil having a melting temperature greater than 660° C.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 27/06 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 5/24 - 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
• 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
• B32B 7/04 - Interconnection of layers
• B32B 15/082 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising vinyl resinsLayered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising acrylic resins
• B32B 15/085 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
• B32B 15/14 - Layered products essentially comprising metal next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 15/18 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising iron or steel
• B32B 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
• B32B 19/06 - Layered products essentially comprising natural mineral fibres or particles, e.g. asbestos, mica next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 19/08 - Layered products essentially comprising natural mineral fibres or particles, e.g. asbestos, mica comprising asbestos
• B32B 25/16 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising polydienes or poly-halodienes
• B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin 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
• B32B 5/06 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by a fibrous layer needled to another layer, e.g. of fibres, of paper
• B32B 11/10 - Layered products essentially comprising bituminous or tarry substances next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 15/06 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of rubber
• B32B 25/14 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising copolymers in which synthetic rubber constituents predominate
• B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
• B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising vinyl resinLayered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
• B32B 15/04 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 27/32 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
• E04B 1/94 - Protection against other undesired influences or dangers against fire
• E04D 5/04 - Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form by making use of metal foils
• E04D 5/10 - Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form by making use of compounded or laminated materials, e.g. metal foils or plastic films coated with bitumen
• E04D 11/02 - Built-up roofs, i.e. consisting of two or more layers bonded together in situ, at least one of the layers being of watertight composition
• E04D 1/28 - Roofing elements comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation

Abstract

A fire-resistant polymeric membrane includes a polymer layer such as PVC, TPO, or EPDM affixed to a carbon fiber composite. The carbon fiber composite includes one or two layers of non-woven carbon fibers and at least one of an inert fiber mat or a metal foil layer, wherein the metal foil layer has a melting temperature of at least about 660° C. The present invention also provides an underlayment, wherein the underlayment is formed from one or more fibrous carbon layers affixed to at least one of an inert fiber mat or a metal foil having a melting temperature greater than 660° C.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 27/06 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 5/24 - 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
• 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
• B32B 7/04 - Interconnection of layers
• B32B 15/082 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising vinyl resinsLayered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising acrylic resins
• B32B 15/085 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
• B32B 15/14 - Layered products essentially comprising metal next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 15/18 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising iron or steel
• B32B 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
• B32B 19/06 - Layered products essentially comprising natural mineral fibres or particles, e.g. asbestos, mica next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 19/08 - Layered products essentially comprising natural mineral fibres or particles, e.g. asbestos, mica comprising asbestos
• B32B 25/16 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising polydienes or poly-halodienes
• B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin 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
• B32B 5/06 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by a fibrous layer needled to another layer, e.g. of fibres, of paper
• B32B 11/10 - Layered products essentially comprising bituminous or tarry substances next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 15/06 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of rubber
• B32B 25/14 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising copolymers in which synthetic rubber constituents predominate
• B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
• B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising vinyl resinLayered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
• B32B 15/04 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 27/32 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
• E04B 1/94 - Protection against other undesired influences or dangers against fire
• E04D 5/04 - Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form by making use of metal foils
• E04D 5/10 - Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form by making use of compounded or laminated materials, e.g. metal foils or plastic films coated with bitumen
• E04D 11/02 - Built-up roofs, i.e. consisting of two or more layers bonded together in situ, at least one of the layers being of watertight composition
• E04D 1/28 - Roofing elements comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation

Abstract

A promoted membrane suitable for use in single-ply roofing applications is disclosed. The membrane comprises EPDM rubber and 0.1 to 10 wt.% of an adhesion promoter. The promoter comprises a polyester resin having a hydroxyl number within the range of 28 to 250 mg KOH/g, a content of terephthalate recurring units within the range of 40 to 65 wt.% based on the amount of polyester resin, and a glass-transition temperature within the range of 40°C to 80°C. Roofing systems comprising the promoted EPDM membranes are also disclosed. Compared with an unpromoted membrane, the promoted membranes provide a substantial and unexpected boost in peel strength such that the roofing systems resist weather-induced failure of the bond between the roofing membrane and the roof substrate. The invention helps roofers minimize or limit the aggravation and cost of warranty claims from customers whose buildings and contents may otherwise be damaged or destroyed by exposure to wind and/or rain.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 5/00 - Manufacture of articles or shaped materials containing macromolecular substances
• C08L 23/16 - Ethene-propene or ethene-propene-diene copolymers

Goods & Services

Construction industry adhesives.

Abstract

A roof structure comprises a roof membrane and a roof substrate. A first surface of the roof membrane is adhered to the roof substrate by a two component adhesive, the adhesive being capable of adhering the first surface of the roof membrane to the roof substrate without the use of a high VOC solvent. The two component adhesive includes a Michael donor and a Michael acceptor, and the Michael donor and the Michael acceptor react to form an adhesive film.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04B 2/00 - Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildingsWall construction with regard to insulationConnections specially adapted to walls
• E04B 5/00 - FloorsFloor construction with regard to insulationConnections specially adapted therefor
• E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation
• C09J 4/00 - Adhesives based on organic non-macromolecular compounds having at least one polymerisable carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bond
• C09J 4/06 - Adhesives based on organic non-macromolecular compounds having at least one polymerisable carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bond in combination with a macromolecular compound other than an unsaturated polymer of groups
• E04D 5/10 - Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form by making use of compounded or laminated materials, e.g. metal foils or plastic films coated with bitumen
• E04D 5/14 - Fastening means therefor
• E04D 11/02 - Built-up roofs, i.e. consisting of two or more layers bonded together in situ, at least one of the layers being of watertight composition
• C08J 5/12 - Bonding of a preformed macromolecular material to the same or other solid material such as metal, glass, leather, e.g. using adhesives
• B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
• D06N 5/00 - Roofing felt, i.e. fibrous webs coated with bitumen
• E04D 5/12 - Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form specially modified, e.g. perforated, with granulated surface, with attached pads
• C09J 163/00 - Adhesives based on epoxy resinsAdhesives based on derivatives of epoxy resins

Abstract

A roofing board, such as a polyiso insulation board, includes first and second surfaces, where the first surface is lighter in color than the second surface. This allows the roofing installer to choose which of the surfaces to expose to the atmosphere, the lighter surface being cooler than the darker surface. The lighter surface may have a solar reflectance greater than the darker surface. A roofing membrane is then adhered or otherwise attached to the exposed surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04D 11/02 - Built-up roofs, i.e. consisting of two or more layers bonded together in situ, at least one of the layers being of watertight composition
• E04D 3/35 - Roofing slabs or stiff sheets comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation
• B32B 21/02 - Layered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board in the form of fibres, chips, or particles
• 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
• B32B 13/14 - Layered products essentially comprising a water-setting substance, e.g. concrete, plaster, asbestos cement, or like builders' material next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 21/04 - Layered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board comprising wood as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 25/10 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 5/24 - 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
• B32B 13/04 - 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
• B32B 27/06 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance
• 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 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 17/02 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like in the form of fibres or filaments
• B32B 21/10 - Next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 25/04 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising rubber as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 7/04 - Interconnection of layers
• B32B 5/18 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• B32B 25/16 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising polydienes or poly-halodienes
• B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising vinyl resinLayered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
• B32B 27/32 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
• E04D 5/10 - Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form by making use of compounded or laminated materials, e.g. metal foils or plastic films coated with bitumen

Abstract

A fire-resistant polymeric membrane includes a polymer layer such as PVC, TPO, or EPDM affixed to a carbon fiber composite. The carbon fiber composite includes one or two layers of non-woven carbon fibers and at least one of an inert fiber mat or a metal foil layer, wherein the metal foil layer has a melting temperature of at least about 660° C. The present invention also provides an underlayment, wherein the underlayment is formed from one or more fibrous carbon layers affixed to at least one of an inert fiber mat or a metal foil having a melting temperature greater than 660° C.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 27/06 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 15/04 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising vinyl resinLayered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
• B32B 27/32 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
• E04B 1/94 - Protection against other undesired influences or dangers against fire
• E04D 5/04 - Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form by making use of metal foils
• E04D 5/10 - Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form by making use of compounded or laminated materials, e.g. metal foils or plastic films coated with bitumen
• E04D 11/02 - Built-up roofs, i.e. consisting of two or more layers bonded together in situ, at least one of the layers being of watertight composition
• B32B 5/24 - 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
• 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
• B32B 7/04 - Interconnection of layers
• B32B 15/082 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising vinyl resinsLayered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising acrylic resins
• B32B 15/085 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
• B32B 15/14 - Layered products essentially comprising metal next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 15/18 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising iron or steel
• B32B 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
• B32B 19/06 - Layered products essentially comprising natural mineral fibres or particles, e.g. asbestos, mica next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 19/08 - Layered products essentially comprising natural mineral fibres or particles, e.g. asbestos, mica comprising asbestos
• B32B 25/16 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising polydienes or poly-halodienes
• B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin 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
• B32B 5/06 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by a fibrous layer needled to another layer, e.g. of fibres, of paper
• B32B 11/10 - Layered products essentially comprising bituminous or tarry substances next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 15/06 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of rubber
• B32B 25/14 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising copolymers in which synthetic rubber constituents predominate
• B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
• E04D 1/28 - Roofing elements comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation

Goods & Services

(1) Rolled laminated building insulation

Abstract

A wall structure (10) formed from multipurpose laminated foam boards (18). The foam boards (18) include a thin dense outboard layer (40) and a thick less dense inboard layer (42). Further, the boards (18) include an integral self-sealing water barrier layer (48) on the outer surface of the board (18), which allows the board (18) to be nailed or screwed directly to the wall studs (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• E04C 2/20 - 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 wood, fibres, chips, vegetable stems, or the likeBuilding elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of plasticsBuilding elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of foamed products of plastics
• B32B 5/32 - 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 both layers being foamed or specifically porous
• B32B 7/02 - Physical, chemical or physicochemical properties
• 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 1/80 - Heat insulating elements slab-shaped
• E04B 2/58 - Walls of framework or pillarworkWalls incorporating load-bearing elongated members with elongated members of metal

Abstract

A roofing laminate includes a roofing membrane, preferably a white roofing membrane, which is covered with a protective sheet. The protective sheet is tinted so that it has a coloration distinguishable from the roofing. The roofing laminate is applied to a roof surface and the release liner protects the outer surface of the membrane from scrapes and dirt during installation. Once the roof is installed the protective sheets are removed from all of the membrane sheets, exposing a clean surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04D 15/02 - Apparatus or tools for roof working for roof coverings comprising tiles, shingles, or like roofing elements
• E04D 5/10 - Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form by making use of compounded or laminated materials, e.g. metal foils or plastic films coated with bitumen
• E04D 15/06 - Apparatus or tools for roof working for handling roofing or sealing material in roll form
• B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• B32B 25/00 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber
• B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising vinyl resinLayered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
• B32B 27/32 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
• B32B 3/04 - 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 characterised by a layer folded at the edge, e.g. over another layer
• E04D 5/06 - Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form by making use of plastics

Abstract

A roofing laminate includes a roofing membrane, preferably a white roofing membrane, which is covered with a protective sheet. The protective sheet is tinted so that it has a coloration distinguishable from the roofing. The roofing laminate is applied to a roof surface and the release liner protects the outer surface of the membrane from scrapes and dirt during installation. Once the roof is installed the protective sheets are removed from all of the membrane sheets, exposing a clean surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04B 1/00 - Constructions in generalStructures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
• E04G 21/00 - Preparing, conveying, or working-up building materials or building elements in situOther devices or measures for constructional work
• E04G 23/00 - Working measures on existing buildings

Abstract

A power transmission belt (10) is provided with a peroxide-cured, polybutadiene-based elastomeric composition. The elastomeric composition includes 100 parts of a rubber derived from 50 to 100 parts by weight of polybutadiene rubber; 0 to 50 parts by weight of at least one other rubber; about 1 to about 20 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of total rubber (phr) of a type I coagent; about 1 to about 20 phr of a type II coagent; and about 0.1 to about 10 phr of a peroxide curing agent.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08K 5/00 - Use of organic ingredients
• C08L 9/00 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of conjugated diene hydrocarbons
• F16G 1/06 - Driving-belts made of rubber
• F16G 5/04 - V-belts, i.e. belts of tapered cross-section made of rubber
• C08K 5/098 - Metal salts of carboxylic acids
• C08K 5/103 - EstersEther-esters of monocarboxylic acids with polyalcohols
• C08K 5/14 - Peroxides

Abstract

A sealant composition comprising a binder and a filler material. The binder comprising a residual pitch product and an elastomeric material and, optionally, asphalt, a microcrystalline wax, and/or oil. The filler material is present in an amount of between about 11 vol. % and about 67 vol. % of the sealant composition. In one embodiment, the filler material is present in an amount of between about 25 wt. % and about 70 wt. % of the sealant composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 95/00 - Compositions of bituminous materials, e.g. asphalt, tar or pitch
• C08L 23/00 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons having only one carbon-to-carbon double bondCompositions of derivatives of such polymers

Abstract

A low profile flexible photovoltaic cell system (10), which is particularly suitable for use on sloped surfaces such as hills, landfills, and the like, includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells (28) adhered to a flexible membrane (22). The cells (28) are aligned so that the electrical wiring (48, 50) for each cell is at an upper edge of the membrane as it would be located on a sloped surface. A flexible flap (60), preferably made out of the same flexible membrane, is bonded to the flexible membrane immediately above the top edges of the aligned photovoltaic cells (28). The flap (60) extends downwardly and covers the electrical connections (42,44) of the photovoltaic cells (28). The free end (64) of the flap (60) is, in turn, fixed to the membrane (22) fastened to areas between adjacent photovoltaic cells using a hook and tile type fastener (66 and 68), or a strap, or other type of connector. This protects the electrical connections of the photovoltaic cells from the elements, in particular, water, snow and ice, but can be easily opened for inspection or repair.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 31/048 - Encapsulation of modules
• H01L 31/05 - Electrical interconnection means between PV cells inside the PV module, e.g. series connection of PV cells

Goods & Services

(1) Skylights, made primarily of metal.

Goods & Services

(1) Landfill covers, namely, plastic sheeting containing photovoltaic cells.

Abstract

A sealant composition comprising a binder and a filler material. The binder comprising a residual pitch product and an elastomeric material and, optionally, asphalt, a microcrystalline wax, and/or oil. The filler material is present in an amount of between about 11 vol. % and about 67 vol. % of the sealant composition. In one embodiment, the filler material is present in an amount of between about 25 wt. % and about 70 wt. % of the sealant composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 95/00 - Compositions of bituminous materials, e.g. asphalt, tar or pitch

Goods & Services

(1) Providing an interactive web site to analyze roof life and replacement costs and options. (2) Providing an interactive web site to analyze roof life and replacement options.

Goods & Services

(1) Providing an interactive web site to analyze roof life and replacement costs and options.

Goods & Services

(1) Providing warranties on commercial buildings.

Abstract

A roof system (10) designed to retain water during storms and release it slowly over a period of time includes a polymeric water impervious membrane (15) covered with a drainage board (16) in turn covered with a water retention mat (18). The water retention mat (18) and drainage board (16) are held in position by ballast (20), preferably gravel. The mat (18) is designed to retain at least about 25% of a one-inch per hour rainfall and release it gradually over 2 to 3 hours, thereby reducing rain runoff during storms and reducing the load on a storm sewer system.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04B 7/00 - RoofsRoof construction with regard to insulation

Goods & Services

(1) Photovoltaic cells and modules.

Goods & Services

(1) Photovoltaic cells and modules.

Abstract

A membrane roof includes a supporting substrate covered with a roofing membrane. The roofing membrane is adhered to the substrate utilizing an adhesive such as a foam polyurethane adhesive. The adhesive has an elongation of at least 100% and a modulus no greater than 100 psi.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• 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
• E04C 1/00 - Building elements of block or other shape for the construction of parts of buildings
• E04B 5/00 - FloorsFloor construction with regard to insulationConnections specially adapted therefor

Abstract

A membrane roof includes a supporting substrate (12) covered with a roofing membrane (16). The roofing membrane (16) is adhered to the substrate (14) utilizing an adhesive (24) such as a foam pofyurethane adhesive. The adhesive has an elongation of at least 100% and a modulus no greater than 100 psi.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04D 5/14 - Fastening means therefor

Goods & Services

Asphalt emulsion coating for foundations

Goods & Services

(1) Roofing membranes.

Goods & Services

Roofing adhesive Metal fasteners, namely, screws for use in attaching roofing and roofing insulation Building insulation Roofing membranes, nonmetal building flashing

Goods & Services

Curing agent dispersion for the preparation of coatings for walls and foundations

Goods & Services

Asphalt emulsion coating for walls and foundations

Goods & Services

(1) Skylights.

Goods & Services

Roofing membranes

Goods & Services

Power transmission belts for machines, motors and engines used in industrial applications

Goods & Services

Polymeric membrane roofing

Goods & Services

Prefabricated plastic and fabric drainage panels adapted to be attached to the side of building foundations

Goods & Services

(1) Polymer membrane roofing.

Goods & Services

(1) Deck coatings. (2) Protective coatings, namely, polyethylene deck coatings. (3) Roofing underlayment, waterproof membrane sheeting, and rubberized asphalt. (4) Waterproof membrane sheeting; roofing underlayment and rubberized asphalt.

Goods & Services

(1) Polymeric membrane roofing.

Goods & Services

waterproofing membrane for below grade use

Goods & Services

(1) Waterproof adhesives, liquid colouring material for colouring non-metallic waterproof barriers, metallic screws and metallic fastening plates for sheet material, sealant compounds for waterproof barriers, non-metallic splice tape for splicing non-metallic waterproof barrier sheeting, non-metallic waterproof barrier sheeting, non-metallic nailing strips to fasten the edge of a waterproof barrier layer to an underlying substrate, non-metallic thermal insulating sheets, non-metallic edging to seal the edge of a waterproof barrier layer to the edge of a structure on which the barrier layer is installed and to restrain water and ballast atop the barrier layer from advancing beyond the edge of the barrier layer, non-metallic flashing, expansion joints for waterproof barriers, and liquid-applied membrane-forming waterproof barriers.

Goods & Services

(1) Waterproof adhesives; liquid colouring material for colouring non-metallic waterproof barriers; metallic screws and metallic fastening plates for sheet material; sealant compounds for waterproof barriers, and non-metallic splice tape for splicing non-metallic waterproof barrier sheeting; non-metallic waterproof barrier sheeting, non-metallic nailing strips to fasten the edge of a waterproof barrier layer to an underlying substrate, non-metallic thermal insulating sheets, non-metallic edging to seal the edge of a waterproof barrier layer to the edge of a structure on which the barrier layer is installed and to restrain water and ballast atop the barrier layer from advancing beyond the edge of the barrier layer, non-metallic flashing, expansion joints for waterproof barriers, and liquid-applied membrane-forming waterproof barriers. (2) Magnetic tape cartridges, reels and discs, and cleaners for use therewith.

Goods & Services

NONMETALLIC WATERPROOF BARRIER SHEETING; NONMETALLIC FLASHING AND EXPANSION JOINTS FOR WATERPROOF BARRIERS; LIQUID-APPLIED MEMBRANE-FORMING WATERPROOF BARRIERS; AND NONMETAL WATER PIPES