A method for forming a wall covering system includes positioning a first substrate adjacent a second substrate such that a seam is defined between the first acoustic wall panel and the second acoustic wall panel, applying a seam-filling material to the seam, applying a coating composition over the first substrate, the second substrate, and the seam-filling material to define a first major exposed surface, and perforating at least a portion of the first major exposed surface.
E04C 2/16 - 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 fibres, chips, vegetable stems, or the like
Described herein are acoustic building panels having a body including inorganic fiber, biochar, and a flame retardant and methods of manufacturing the acoustic building panels. In some embodiments, the biochar and the flame retardant may be present in a weight ratio ranging from about 1:1 to about 6:1. In some embodiments, the flame retardant may include an active filler flame retardant.
A ceiling system is provided for use in a building space. The ceiling system has an open cell grid structure and is attached to a support structure of the building via hanging hardware. The open cell grid structure is constructed of a plurality of bottom panels attached to the hanging hardware, a plurality of middle panels attached to the plurality of bottom panels, and a plurality of top panels attached to the plurality of middle panels. The bottom, middle, and top panels are arranged in a plurality of rows and arranged to ensure that the plurality of panels form an interconnected system capable of being extended to any size desired by a user.
Disclosed is an acoustic panel including a substrate having a first major surface opposite a second major surface and a side surface extending there-between, and a coating over the face and/or side surfaces including a pigment and crosslinking binder. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing acoustic panels with high strength and durability.
Described herein is a building panel having a body including an inorganic material in an amount ranging from about 1 wt. % to about 99 wt. % based on the total weight of the body and biochar in an amount ranging from about 1 wt. % to about 40 wt. % based on the total weight of the body. In some embodiments, the inorganic material may include inorganic fibers. In some embodiments, the inorganic material may include inorganic particles. In some embodiments, the building panel may further include a flame retardant in an amount ranging from about 1 wt. % to about 15 wt. % based on the total weight of the body.
A suspended ceiling system in one embodiment includes a grid support member and a ceiling panel supported on the member. A resiliently compressible gasket is disposed at the interface between the grid support member and peripheral edge of the panel. The gasket may be fixedly attached to the panel peripheral edge in the factory under controlled conditions before shipment to the ceiling installation site. In one embodiment, the gasket may be adhesively attached to the panel. Mounting the ceiling panel on the grid support member compresses the gasket to preferably form a minimally visible air leakage resistant seal between the air plenum space above the ceiling panels and the occupied space below. This retards air exchange between the spaces which enhances heating/cooling efficiency, noise reduction and allows formation of pressurized clean rooms.
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 9/06 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction
A method for forming an encapsulated shape stabilized phase change composite material includes mixing a phase change material with a liquid carrier in a heated environment to yield a liquid phase change material composition, mixing the liquid phase change material composition with a composite carrier to yield a shape stabilized phase change composite material, cooling the shape stabilized phase change composite material to yield shape stabilized phase change composite material granules, coating the phase change composite material granules with a sealant, and coating the phase change composite material granules with a barrier filler. The resulting encapsulated phase change materials could be further compressed into composite sheet and fabricated for building product applications.
E04C 2/26 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials composed of materials covered by two or more of groups , , , or of materials covered by one of these groups with a material not specified in one of these groups
A surface covering system utilizes a grille assembly that is configured to be mounted to a support structure. The grille assembly has a plurality of slats arranged substantially parallel to one another, the slats each extending along a slat axis. The slats may be mounted to a plurality of cross-backer beams which extend along a cross-beam axis that is oriented perpendicular to the slat axes of the slats. A plurality of bays may be formed between adjacent cross-backer beams. A plurality of primary angled backer beams may each extend along a primary angled beam axis and may be positioned within at least a portion of the plurality of bays. The primary angled beam axes may be oriented obliquely to the slat axes of the slats. The plurality of primary angled backer beams may be coupled to the slats.
E04B 9/36 - Open-work ceilings, e.g. lattice type consisting of parallel slats
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
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METHODS FOR CONTROLLING AESTHETICS OF NONWOVEN ACOUSTIC STRUCTURES
Disclosed herein is a method for manufacturing an acoustic structure having a predetermined characteristic. The method includes providing a binding material having a first characteristic, intermixing a fibrous material having a second characteristic with the binding material to yield a nonwoven blend, and forming the nonwoven blend to yield an acoustic structure having the predetermined characteristic resulting from the intermixed binding material and fibrous material. The binding material is perceptible up to a first distance from the structure, the fibrous material is perceptible up to a first distance from the structure, the predetermined characteristic is perceptible beyond a second distance from the structure, and the second distance is greater than the first distance.
E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation
E04B 9/06 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction
10.
STABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF PREPARING AND USING THE SAME
Described herein is a coating composition suitable for application to a panel. The coating composition exhibits stability upon exposure to various temperatures, such as temperatures which induce freezing and thawing. The coating composition comprises calcium carbonate; titanium dioxide; opacity pigment composite comprising TiO2 encapsulated within a precipitated calcium carbonate shell; calcined diatomaceous earth; calcium chloride, aluminum hydroxide; and vinyl acrylic polymer. Described herein are also building panels coated with the coating composition and methods of their formation.
A building panel system is provided. The building panel system include a panel structure having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface; a mounting system attached to the panel structure; at least one container detachably coupled to the mounting system at one of a plurality of selectable coupling positions so as to be in conductive thermal cooperation with the first surface of the panel structure; and a phase change material contained within the at least one container.
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
E04C 2/52 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by the shape or structure with special adaptations for auxiliary purposes, e.g. serving for locating conduits
F24F 5/00 - Air-conditioning systems or apparatus not covered by group or
F28D 20/00 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or
F28D 20/02 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or using latent heat
Described herein is a building panel comprising: a fibrous substrate; and a coating applied to the substrate, the coating comprising a blend of: a binder comprising a latex polymer; a thickening agent; a pigment composition; and an antimicrobial composition comprising a quaternary amine; a surfactant composition having an HLB value ranging from about 11 to 13; wherein the antimicrobial composition is present in an amount ranging from about 1 wt. % to about 10 wt. % based on the total weight of the coating.
Disclosed herein is an acoustic building panel including a porous substrate having a first major surface opposite a second major surface. The substrate includes one or more of mineral fiber board, fiberglass, jute fiber, wood, or a composite material. The substrate is impregnated with a microencapsulated phase change material.
E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation
E04B 1/74 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls
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ACOUSTIC STRUCTURES AND SURFACE COVERING SYSTEMS COMPRISING PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
An acoustic building panel for storing thermal energy includes a substrate having a first major surface opposite a second major surface. The acoustic building panel further includes a composite layer over the second major surface of the substrate, the composite layer having a first major composite layer surface opposite a second major composite layer surface and an edge composite layer surface extending from the first major composite layer surface to the second major composite layer surface. The composite layer includes a composite carrier and a phase change material infused into the composite carrier.
Disclosed herein is an acoustic structure. The acoustic structure includes a substrate having a first surface opposite a second surface. The substrate includes a web of non-woven natural fibrous material and a binding composition distributed throughout the web. The binding composition includes a waterborne reactive emulsion or a thermoplastic latex. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing acoustic structures.
G10K 11/168 - Plural layers of different materials, e.g. sandwiches
D04H 1/60 - 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 dry state, e.g. thermo-activatable agents in solid or molten state, and heat being applied subsequently
D04H 1/4382 - Stretched reticular film fibresComposite fibresMixed fibresUltrafine fibresFibres for artificial leather
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
E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation
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
Described herein is a building panel comprising a fibrous substrate; and a coating applied to the substrate, the coating comprising a blend of: an antimicrobial composition, a binder, and a pigment, wherein the antimicrobial composition comprises a boro-phosphate ester zinc compound.
A building tile for storing thermal energy and a system incorporating the same. The building tile may include a tile body having a top surface and a bottom surface and a phase change material. The tile body may include an upper panel and a lower panel that, when coupled together, define a sealed chamber. The phase change material may be stored within the sealed chamber. The tile body may include first and second reinforcement ribs that extend diagonally across the tile body. A system may include grid support members arranged in an intersecting pattern to form grid openings. One or more acoustic panels and one or more of the building tiles may be supported by the grid support members within the grid openings.
E04B 1/74 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls
E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like
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
F24F 5/00 - Air-conditioning systems or apparatus not covered by group or
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BUILDING TILE FOR STORING THERMAL ENERGY, AND SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTING THE SAME
A building tile for storing thermal energy and a system incorporating the same. The building tile may include an acoustical tile body and a thermal energy storage unit. The acoustical tile body may have a top surface, a bottom surface, and a through-hole or recess therein. The thermal energy storage unit may be at least partially embedded within the acoustical tile body in the through-hole or recess. A scrim may be coupled to the bottom surface of the acoustical tile body.
Described herein is an acoustic building panel comprising a body having a first major surface opposite a second major surface and a side surface extending there-between, a coating applied to at least one of the first major surface, the second major surface, or the side surface, the coating comprising a foaming agent, a wetting agent, diatomaceous earth, a pigment composition, and wherein the coating is present in an amount ranging from about 16.0 g/ft2 to about 90.0 g/ft2.
Described herein is a coated building panel that comprises a side surface that is textured and exhibits a white and/or color. The building panel comprising an upper surface opposite a lower surface and a side surface extending between the upper surface and the lower surface, a coating applied to the side surface, the coating comprising an inorganic particle having a disk shape and an ionic dispersant comprising an ionic group that are present on a repeating unit and the ionic dispersant comprising at least two of the repeating units.
E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like
B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
B05D 5/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain a matt or rough surface
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
C09D 1/00 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, based on inorganic substances
C09D 147/00 - Coating compositions based on homolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, at least one having two or more carbon-to-carbon double bondsCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
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
Described herein is an acoustical building panel that comprises a body formed from a first component comprising a fibrous material, and a binder; and a second component comprising pellets of a recycled material, wherein the second component is present in an amount ranging from about 25 wt. % to about 45 wt. % based on the total weight of the body.
E04C 2/26 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials composed of materials covered by two or more of groups , , , or of materials covered by one of these groups with a material not specified in one of these groups
B29B 9/06 - Making granules by dividing preformed material in the form of filamentary material, e.g. combined with extrusion
B29D 7/00 - Producing flat articles, e.g. films or sheets
B29K 105/12 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of short lengths, e.g. chopped filaments, staple fibres or bristles
B29L 31/10 - Building elements, e.g. bricks, blocks, tiles, panels, posts, beams
E04B 1/74 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls
E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like
E04C 2/16 - 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 fibres, chips, vegetable stems, or the like
22.
ACOUSTIC BUILDING PANELS AND SURFACE COVERING SYSTEMS
Disclosed herein is an acoustic building panel including a substrate having a first major surface opposite a second major surface and a side surface extending therebetween. The substrate includes inorganic material present in an amount ranging from about 20 wt. % to about 80 wt. % based on the total dry-weight of the substrate, organic recycled material present in an amount ranging from about 20 wt. % to about 80 wt. % based on the total dry-weight of the substrate, and a binder present in an amount ranging from about 5 wt. % to about 15 wt. % based on the total dry-weight of the substrate. The organic recycled material includes two or more cellulosic materials.
B32B 13/02 - Layered products essentially comprising a water-setting substance, e.g. concrete, plaster, asbestos cement, or like builders' material with fibres or particles embedded in it or bonded with it
B32B 3/30 - 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 characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
C09J 131/04 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinyl acetate
C09D 133/00 - Coating compositions based on homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by only one carboxyl radical, or of salts, anhydrides, esters, amides, imides, or nitriles thereofCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
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
Disclosed herein is a coating composition having a binder and a pigment blend. The pigment blend includes barium sulfate. Also disclosed are building panels and surface covering systems.
Disclosed herein is an acoustic building panel including a substrate having a first major surface opposite a second major surface and a side surface extending therebetween. The substrate includes inorganic material present in an amount ranging from about 20 wt. % to about 80 wt. % based on the total dry-weight of the substrate, organic recycled material present in an amount ranging from about 20 wt. % to about 80 wt. % based on the total dry-weight of the substrate, and a binder present in an amount ranging from about 5 wt. % to about 15 wt. % based on the total dry-weight of the substrate. The acoustic building panel further includes a plurality of indents extending from the second major surface toward the first major surface.
B32B 13/02 - Layered products essentially comprising a water-setting substance, e.g. concrete, plaster, asbestos cement, or like builders' material with fibres or particles embedded in it or bonded with it
B32B 3/30 - 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 characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
C09J 131/04 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinyl acetate
C09D 133/00 - Coating compositions based on homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by only one carboxyl radical, or of salts, anhydrides, esters, amides, imides, or nitriles thereofCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
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
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COATING COMPOSITIONS, COATED STRUCTURES, AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME
Disclosed is a coating composition suitable for application to an acoustic panel. The coating composition includes a Pigment blend. The Pigment blend includes calcium carbonate, titanium dioxide, calcined diatomaceous earth, and aluminum hydroxide. The coating composition further includes a clay and a biocide including zinc. The coating composition further includes a binder. A ratio of pigment-to-binder is from about 3:1 to about 30:1. Also disclosed are building panels coated with the coating composition and methods for their formation.
Described herein is a flame-retardant building panel comprising a body having a first major surface opposite a second major surface, an inorganic coating comprising a silicate compound, an alkali siliconate compound; and magnesium aluminosilicate, wherein the coating is atop the first major surface of the body.
E04B 1/94 - Protection against other undesired influences or dangers against fire
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
E04C 2/296 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials composed of materials covered by two or more of groups , , , or of materials covered by one of these groups with a material not specified in one of these groups at least one of the materials being insulating composed of insulating material and non-metallic or unspecified sheet-material
Disclosed is an acoustic panel. The acoustic panel includes a substrate having a first major surface opposite a second major surface, the substrate having an airflow resistance from about 300 mks rayls to about 700 mks rayls. The acoustic panel further includes a scrim having a first major scrim surface and a second major scrim surface coupled to the first major surface of the substrate, the scrim having a fiber mesh and a filler. The scrim has an airflow resistance from about 300 mks rayls to about 700 mks rayls. Also disclosed are surface covering systems and methods for their formation.
B32B 13/02 - Layered products essentially comprising a water-setting substance, e.g. concrete, plaster, asbestos cement, or like builders' material with fibres or particles embedded in it or bonded with it
Disclosed is an acoustic panel. The acoustic panel includes a substrate having a first major surface opposite a second major surface and a plurality of perforations extending from the first major surface to the second major surface of the substrate. The acoustic panel further includes a scrim having a first major scrim surface and a second major scrim surface coupled to the first major surface of the substrate. The substrate includes a material having an airflow resistance of about 300 mks rayls to about 2000 mks rayls. The acoustic panel has an airflow resistance of less than about 300 mks rayls. Also disclosed are surface covering systems and methods for making the same.
Described herein is a building panel comprising: a substrate; a first coating applied to the substrate, the first coating comprising a flame-retardant composition; a second coating applied to the first coating, the second coating comprising: laponite clay; and a polymeric composition comprising a cured alkyd resin; wherein the building panel comprises an exposed surface formed by the second coating, and wherein the second coating has a solids content of at least 99%.
C09D 167/08 - Polyesters modified with higher fatty oils or their acids, or with natural resins or resin acids
E04B 1/94 - Protection against other undesired influences or dangers against fire
E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like
E04C 2/28 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials composed of materials covered by two or more of groups , , , or of materials covered by one of these groups with a material not specified in one of these groups combinations of materials fully covered by groups and
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
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ULTRA-DEEP BASE COATING COMPOSITIONS, COATED STRUCTURES, AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME
Disclosed is a coating composition suitable for application to a panel. The coating composition includes a pigment blend. The pigment blend includes calcium carbonate, titanium dioxide, calcined diatomaceous earth, and aluminum hydroxide. The coating composition further includes a binder. A ratio of pigment-to-binder is from about 3:1 to about 6:1. Also disclosed are building panels coated with the coating composition and methods for their formation.
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
E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like
Described herein is a building panel comprising a body comprising a binder comprising MgO and MgSO4; cellulosic fiber; and wherein the MgO and MgSO4 are present in a molar ratio ranging from about 7:1 to about 9:1.
C04B 28/30 - 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 magnesium cements
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
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
B32B 13/02 - Layered products essentially comprising a water-setting substance, e.g. concrete, plaster, asbestos cement, or like builders' material with fibres or particles embedded in it or bonded with it
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
An acoustical ceiling panel including a first layer having a first major surface opposite a second major surface and a side surface extending therebetween, a second layer having a first major surface opposite a second major surface and a side surface extending therebetween, and a sealing layer having a first major surface opposite a second major surface and a side surface extending therebetween. The sealing layer may be positioned between the first major surface of the first layer and the second major surface of the second layer. The side surface of the sealing layer may extend beyond the side surface of the first layer and the side surface of the second 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 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
Described herein is a coated article comprising a substrate, a coil coating applied to the substrate, the coil coating comprising a base coat layer formed from a base coat composition comprising polyester that is substantially free of silicon; a print coat layer formed from a print coat composition comprising siliconized polyester; and a top coat layer formed from a top coat composition comprising siliconized polyester.
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 1/30 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by gravity only, i.e. flow coating
C09D 167/00 - Coating compositions based on polyesters obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic ester link in the main chainCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
Described herein is a mounting clip comprising a mounting flange comprising a top surface opposite a bottom surface and a perimeter extending between the top surface and the bottom surface, a positioning member extending upwards from the mounting flange, a grid engagement member extending upwards from the positioning member, a first alignment tab extending downward from the mounting flange, and wherein the mounting flange comprises a keyhole located inset from the perimeter of the mounting flange and extending continuously from the top surface to the bottom surface of the mounting flange.
Described herein is a mounting clip comprising: a mounting flange comprising a top surface opposite a bottom surface and a perimeter extending between the top surface and the bottom surface; a first positioning member extending upwards from the mounting flange; a second positioning member extending upwards from the mounting flange; a first hook member extending from the first positioning member; a second hook member extending from the second positioning member; wherein the mounting flange comprises a keyhole located inset from the perimeter of the mounting flange and extending continuously from the top surface to the bottom surface of the mounting flange.
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 9/22 - Connection of slabs, sheets or the like to the supporting construction
An applicator head for a vacuum coating system includes a manifold shell having opposing shell plates, each including a conduit attachment coupled to a shell aperture. An applicator manifold is affixed to each shell plate. Each applicator manifold includes two coupled manifold plates, with one including a manifold aperture, and each is affixed to the respective shell plate so that each manifold aperture aligns with the respective shell aperture. An applicator channel is formed between the manifold plates of each applicator manifold, and the applicator channel is fluidically coupled to the manifold aperture of each respective applicator manifold. Each applicator channel forms an applicator port at a leading edge of each respective applicator manifold, and each leading edge is configured to be complementary in shape to an edge of a workpiece to be coated. First and second face plates are disposed over the leading edges of the applicator manifolds.
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
B05B 1/04 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops in flat form, e.g. fan-like, sheet-like
B05B 1/14 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openingsNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with strainers in or outside the outlet opening
B05B 1/30 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
B05B 14/00 - Arrangements for collecting, re-using or eliminating excess spraying material
B05C 9/06 - Apparatus or plant for applying liquid or other fluent material to surfaces by means not covered by groups , or in which the means of applying the liquid or other fluent material is not important for applying two different liquids or other fluent materials, or the same liquid or other fluent material twice, to the same side of the work
B05C 9/08 - Apparatus or plant for applying liquid or other fluent material to surfaces by means not covered by groups , or in which the means of applying the liquid or other fluent material is not important for applying liquid or other fluent material and performing an auxiliary operation
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
Described herein is a coating comprising a binder, a pigment, and an antimicrobial composition which comprises particles selected from the group consisting of an aluminum silicate, a magnesium silicate, and a mixture thereof, and wherein the particles are modified with a quaternary ammonium salt. Further described is a building panel and building systems comprising a substrate and the coating composition applied thereto as well as methods of making and using the same.
C09D 157/00 - Coating compositions based on unspecified polymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
C09D 187/00 - Coating compositions based on unspecified macromolecular compounds, obtained otherwise than by polymerisation reactions only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
E04B 1/92 - Protection against other undesired influences or dangers
D21H 27/18 - Paper-based or board-based structures for surface covering
E04B 1/74 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls
Described herein is a coating system comprising an applicator head that is configured to apply a coating to a surface of a workpiece, a shroud comprising a housing and an internal cavity located inside of the housing, and a humidifying apparatus comprising an output that is fluidly coupled to the shroud, wherein the humidifying apparatus configured to introduce a quantity of humid air to the internal cavity of the shroud.
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
B05B 16/40 - Construction elements specially adapted therefor, e.g. floors, walls or ceilings
B05C 9/12 - Apparatus or plant for applying liquid or other fluent material to surfaces by means not covered by groups , or in which the means of applying the liquid or other fluent material is not important for applying liquid or other fluent material and performing an auxiliary operation the auxiliary operation being performed after the application
B05D 3/04 - 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 exposure to gases
A panel which may be used as a part of a surface covering system, such as that for a wall or a ceiling, and which is useful to provide easy installation, durability, beneficial fire preventive performance, resistance to mold growth, and resistance to moisture. The panels may have a first major surface, a second major surface opposite the first major surface, and a side surface extending between the first and second major surfaces. The panel may be formed from polyvinyl chloride present in an amount from about 45 to about 70 wt. %; carbonate present in an amount from about 10 to about 31 wt. %; stearate present in an amount from about 1 to about 6 wt. %; and aluminum hydroxide present in an amount from about 10 to about 30 wt. %.
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
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 3/30 - 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 characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
Described herein is a building panel comprising a first major exposed surface opposite a second major exposed surface, the building panel comprising: a body having a first major surface opposite a second major surface and a plurality of perforations extending from the first major surface toward the second major surface; a flame-retardant coating atop the first major surface of the body and extending into the plurality of perforations, the coating comprising a silicate compound and an amphoteric surfactant; and wherein the building panel has an airflow resistance of less than about 12,000 rayls as measured between the first major exposed surface and the second major exposed surface.
A collapsible structural frame for forming a soffit having a multi-planar surface. The collapsible structural frame includes a first frame portion configured to receive a first sheet of building material, a second frame portion configured to receive a second sheet of building material, the second frame portion extending along a second reference plane, and a third frame portion configured to receive a third sheet of building material. The collapsible structural frame is alterable from: (1) a flat state in which the first, second, and third frame portions extend along the second reference plane in a linear arrangement; and (2) a deployed state in which the first frame portion is out of plane with the second reference plane and the third frame portion is out of plane with the second reference plane;
E04B 1/344 - Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport with hinged parts
E04B 9/06 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction
Described herein is a building panel comprising a body having an upper surface opposite a lower surface and a side surface extending there-between, a coating applied to the side surface, the coating comprising a binder, a pigment composition, and an amphoteric surfactant.
Described herein is a building panel comprising a body having an upper surface opposite a lower surface and a side surface extending there-between, a coating applied to the side surface, the coating comprising a binder, a pigment composition, and an amphoteric surfactant.
C08K 3/013 - Fillers, pigments or reinforcing additives
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
A ceiling system including a support grid and a panel assembly. The panel assembly includes backslats that are arranged parallel to one another, panels that are coupled to the backslats, and mounting assemblies for mounting the panel assembly to the support grid. The mounting assemblies include a mounting bracket and a torsion spring. A first pair of the mounting assemblies is coupled to a first one of the backslats and a second pair of the mounting assemblies is coupled to a second one of the backslats. The panel assembly may be mounted to the support grid via the torsion springs of the first pair of the mounting assemblies engaging a first one of the first grid beams of the support grid and the torsion springs of the second pair of the mounting assemblies engaging a second one of the first grid beams of the support grid
E04B 9/18 - Means for suspending 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 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like
An integrated ceiling and light system that incorporates a light module into a ceiling tile. The system may include an acoustic ceiling tile and a light module magnetically coupled to the acoustic ceiling tile.
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
49.
FLAME RETARDANT CLEAR COATINGS FOR BUILDING PANELS
Described herein is a flame-retardant building panel comprising a body having a first major surface opposite a second major surface, an inorganic coating atop the first major surface, the inorganic coating being optically transparent and flame retardant and comprising a silicate compound; and wherein the inorganic flame retardant coating is substantially transparent such that the first major surface of the body is visible through the inorganic coating.
E04B 9/36 - Open-work ceilings, e.g. lattice type consisting of parallel slats
C09D 1/00 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, based on inorganic substances
E04C 2/10 - 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
E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like
C09D 1/04 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, based on inorganic substances alkali metal silicates with organic additives
C09D 5/00 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, characterised by their physical nature or the effects producedFilling pastes
C09D 1/02 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, based on inorganic substances alkali metal silicates
E04B 9/16 - Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction the members lying in different planes
E04C 2/296 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials composed of materials covered by two or more of groups , , , or of materials covered by one of these groups with a material not specified in one of these groups at least one of the materials being insulating composed of insulating material and non-metallic or unspecified sheet-material
E04C 2/26 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials composed of materials covered by two or more of groups , , , or of materials covered by one of these groups with a material not specified in one of these groups
Described herein is a building panel having a body including an inorganic material in an amount ranging from about 1 wt. % to about 99 wt. % based on the total weight of the body and biochar in an amount ranging from about 1 wt. % to about 40 wt. % based on the total weight of the body. In some embodiments, the inorganic material may include inorganic fibers. In some embodiments, the inorganic material may include inorganic particles. In some embodiments, the building panel may further include a flame retardant in an amount ranging from about 1 wt. % to about 15 wt. % based on the total weight of the body.
Described herein are acoustic building panels having a body including inorganic fiber, biochar, and a flame retardant and methods of manufacturing the acoustic building panels. In some embodiments, the biochar and the flame retardant may be present in a weight ratio ranging from about 1:1 to about 6:1. In some embodiments, the flame retardant may include an active filler flame retardant.
A surface covering system utilizes a grille assembly that is configured to be mounted to a support structure. The grille assembly has a plurality of slats arranged substantially parallel to one another, the slats each extending along a slat axis. The slats may be mounted to a plurality of cross-backer beams which extend along a cross-beam axis that is oriented perpendicular to the slat axes of the slats. A plurality of bays may be formed between adjacent cross-backer beams. A plurality of primary angled backer beams may each extend along a primary angled beam axis and may be positioned within at least a portion of the plurality of bays. The primary angled beam axes may be oriented obliquely to the slat axes of the slats. The plurality of primary angled backer beams may be coupled to the slats.
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 9/12 - Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction
53.
MULTI-FEATURED PANEL FASTENER AND PANEL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE MULTI-FEATURED PANEL FASTENER
A panel fastener is provided that has a head having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface; an engagement feature on the first surface of the head, the engagement feature being configured to be engaged by a driving tool; a shank extending from the second surface of the head; a threaded portion extending from the shank, the threaded portion having first and second helical threads arranged in an intertwined manner; the first thread extending farther radially from the central axis than does the second thread; and the shank being located between the head and the threaded portion.
A61M 5/50 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests having means for preventing re-use, or for indicating if defective, used, tampered with or unsterile
A61M 5/145 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps using pressurised reservoirs, e.g. by means of pistons
The present invention is directed to a flame-retardant building panel comprising a body having a first major surface opposite a second major surface, an inorganic coating atop the first major surface, the inorganic coating comprising a flame retardant component that includes a phosphate compound, and a metal complexing agent. In other aspect, the invention is a method of forming a flame-retardant building panel comprising: a) applying an inorganic coating composition to a major surface of a body; and b) drying the inorganic coating composition at an elevated temperature.
B32B 33/00 - Layered products characterised by particular properties or particular surface features, e.g. particular surface coatingsLayered products designed for particular purposes not covered by another single class
B32B 27/28 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising copolymers of synthetic resins not wholly covered by any one of the following subgroups
55.
FIRE RESISTANT ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF PREPARING AND USING THE SAME
Described herein is a fire-resistant adhesive coating composition which emits water vapor when exposed to fire. Such compositions comprise an ionic polyacrylate dispersant, aluminum hydroxide, silicate, and an alkoxylated alcohol. In certain embodiments, the composition comprises a solids content of at least about 44.2%, based on the wet weight of the composition. Also described herein are methods for making and using of such coating compositions.
E04B 1/94 - Protection against other undesired influences or dangers against fire
E04C 2/10 - 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
Described herein are building panels, ceiling systems, and methods for using the panels and systems. Such building panels comprise a mesh member, a frame member, and a securing member.
Described herein are building panels, ceiling systems, and methods for using the panels and systems. Such building panels comprise a mesh member, a frame member, and a securing member.
E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like
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
58.
HIGH SOLIDS COLOR FACE AND EDGE COATINGS FOR BUILDING PANELS
Described herein is a coated building panel having a body and a surface coating atop the body, the surface coating comprising inorganic pigment and a polymeric dispersant comprising a polymer backbone and pendant side chains extending from the polymer backbone; wherein the surface coating comprises a liquid carrier in an amount less than about 1 wt. % based on the total weight of the surface coating.
E04C 2/16 - 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 fibres, chips, vegetable stems, or the like
E04C 2/24 - 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 laminated and composed of materials covered by two or more of groups , ,
C09D 201/02 - Coating compositions based on unspecified macromolecular compounds characterised by the presence of specified groups
Described herein are acoustical panels, comprising: a substrate; a non-woven veil having an airflow resistance of greater than 45 mks rayls, comprising: from about 20 wt. % to about 60 wt. % glass fibers; from about 40 wt. % to about 80 wt. % of a filler; and from about 110 dry g/m2 to about 135 dry g/m2 of a coating. Methods of making and using the panels are also described.
B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
B32B 37/24 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with at least one layer not being coherent before laminating, e.g. made up from granular material sprinkled onto a substrate
C03C 25/47 - Coatings containing composite materials containing particles, fibres or flakes, e.g. in a continuous phase
2 2 encapsulated within a precipitated calcium carbonate shell; calcined diatomaceous earth; aluminum hydroxide; and vinyl acrylic polymer. Described herein are also building panels coated with the coating composition and methods of their formation.
C09D 133/00 - Coating compositions based on homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by only one carboxyl radical, or of salts, anhydrides, esters, amides, imides, or nitriles thereofCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
C08K 9/02 - Ingredients treated with inorganic substances
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
61.
STABLE HIGH TEMPERATURE COATING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF PREPARING AND USING THE SAME
Described herein is a coating composition suitable for application to a panel. The coating composition exhibits stability upon exposure to high temperatures. The coating composition comprises calcium carbonate; titanium dioxide; opacity pigment composite comprising TiO2 encapsulated within a precipitated calcium carbonate shell; calcined diatomaceous earth; aluminum hydroxide; and vinyl acrylic polymer. Described herein are also building panels coated with the coating composition and methods of their formation.
A panel which may be used as a part of a surface covering system, such as that for a wall or a ceiling, and which is useful to provide easy installation, durability, beneficial fire preventive performance, resistance to mold growth, and resistance to moisture. The panels may have a first major surface, a second major surface opposite the first major surface, and a side surface extending between the first and second major surfaces. The panel may be formed from polyvinyl chloride present in an amount from about 45 to about 70 wt. %; carbonate present in an amount from about 10 to about 31 wt. %; stearate present in an amount from about 1 to about 6 wt. %; and aluminum hydroxide present in an amount from about 10 to about 30 wt. %.
E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation
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
Described herein is a surface coating composition useful to provide durability and fire resistance to building panels, as well as methods to prepare the same. The coating composition comprises silicate present in an amount from about 65 to about 85 wet wt. %; hectorite clay present in an amount from about 0.15 to about 0.5 wet wt. %; silica present in an amount from about 1 to about 3 wet wt. %; and polysorbate present in an amount from about 0.5 to about 10 wet wt. %.
Described herein are building panels and surface covering systems useful for spaces requiring acoustic control and design flexibility, and methods to prepare the same. Such building panels and surface covering systems comprise an building panel having a first major surface opposite a second major surface and a side surface extending there-between, the acoustic building panel comprising a body having an upper surface opposite a lower surface and side surfaces extending there-between; backing having a first side opposite a second side and comprising denim web and a low-melt polyester bicomponent fiber; wherein the first side of the denim web backing is in contact with the upper surface of the body; and wherein the denim web backing has a web basis weight from about 1150 to about 1350 g/m2. In certain embodiments, building panels and surface covering systems have superior fire resistant qualities.
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 21/10 - Next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 15/14 - Layered products essentially comprising metal 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
Described herein is a surface coating composition useful to provide durability and fire resistance to building panels, as well as methods to prepare the same. The coating composition comprises silicate present in an amount from about 65 to about 85 wet wt. %; hectorite clay present in an amount from about 0.15 to about 0.5 wet wt. %; silica present in an amount from about 1 to about 3 wet wt. %; and polysorbate present in an amount from about 0.5 to about 10 wet wt. %.
Described herein are building panels and surface covering systems useful for spaces requiring acoustic control and design flexibility, and methods to prepare the same. Such building panels and surface covering systems comprise an building panel having a first major surface opposite a second major surface and a side surface extending there-between, the acoustic building panel comprising a body having an upper surface opposite a lower surface and side surfaces extending there-between; backing having a first side opposite a second side and comprising denim web and a low-melt polyester bicomponent fiber; wherein the first side of the denim web backing is in contact with the upper surface of the body; and wherein the denim web backing has a web basis weight from about 1150 to about 1350 g/m2. In certain embodiments, building panels and surface covering systems have superior fire resistant qualities.
E04B 1/94 - Protection against other undesired influences or dangers against fire
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
Described herein is a building system comprising: a plurality of support members each comprising a support surface, a plurality of first building panels secured to the support surface of the plurality of support members, each of the plurality of first building panels comprising a non- porous body, a plurality of second building panels secured to the plurality of first building panels by an adhesive and a first plurality of mechanical fasteners, each of the plurality of the second building panels comprising a porous body.
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 13/02 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings of plastic materials hardening after applying, e.g. plaster
Described herein are building panels and surface covering systems useful for spaces requiring acoustic control and design flexibility, and methods to prepare the same. Such building panels and surface covering systems comprise an acoustic building panel having a first major surface opposite a second major surface and a side surface extending there -between, the acoustic building panel comprising a body having an upper surface opposite a lower surface and side surfaces extending there-between; a fleece having a first side and a second side; wherein the first side of the fleece is in contact with the upper surface of the body; wherein the body and fleece are laminated; and wherein the fleece has a resistivity of about 826,100 to about 1,090,900 Pa*s/m2. In certain embodiments, building panels and surface covering systems have superior fire resistant qualities.
B32B 21/10 - 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
Described herein is a building panel comprising a body comprising a first fibrous material comprising inorganic fiber, a non-woven scrim coupled to the body; and wherein the non-woven scrim has a thickness ranging from about 8 mils to about 20 mils.
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 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 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 7/02 - Physical, chemical or physicochemical properties
E04C 2/26 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials composed of materials covered by two or more of groups , , , or of materials covered by one of these groups with a material not specified in one of these groups
E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like
70.
Occlusion solution within a mixed reality design software application
A method for incorporating a real object at varying depths within a rendered three-dimensional architectural design space can include capturing data from a real environment, wherein the real environment comprises at least one real object within a physical architectural space. The method can also comprise extracting the at least one real object from the captured data from the real environment. Further, the method can include providing a rendered three-dimensional architectural design space comprising at least one virtual architectural component. The method can also include projecting the captured data from the real environment on a first plane within the rendered three-dimensional architectural design space and projecting the extracted at least one real object on a at least one additional plane within the rendered three-dimensional architectural design space, such that the rendered at least one real object is properly occluded within the rendered three-dimensional architectural design space.
G06T 15/00 - 3D [Three Dimensional] image rendering
G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
G06T 7/80 - Analysis of captured images to determine intrinsic or extrinsic camera parameters, i.e. camera calibration
G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
G06V 10/26 - Segmentation of patterns in the image fieldCutting or merging of image elements to establish the pattern region, e.g. clustering-based techniquesDetection of occlusion
G06V 20/20 - ScenesScene-specific elements in augmented reality scenes
Described herein are compositions useful for infusing color into nonwoven polyester containing product and methods to do so. Such compositions and methods comprise use of a color infusion composition comprising an antimigrant polymer; pigment; ammonium polyphosphate; and an anionic surfactant comprising phosphate. In certain embodiments, thermoplastic polymer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 93.0° C. or less is used to enhance color infusion.
C09D 167/00 - Coating compositions based on polyesters obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic ester link in the main chainCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
C09D 131/04 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinyl acetate
C09D 133/04 - Homopolymers or copolymers of esters
D06M 11/72 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with phosphorus or compounds thereof, e.g. with chlorophosphonic acid or salts thereof with metaphosphoric acids or their saltsTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with phosphorus or compounds thereof, e.g. with chlorophosphonic acid or salts thereof with polyphosphoric acids or their saltsTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with phosphorus or compounds thereof, e.g. with chlorophosphonic acid or salts thereof with perphosphoric acids or their salts
Described herein is a building panel comprising a body comprising a first fibrous material comprising inorganic fiber, a non-woven scrim coupled to the body; and wherein the non-woven scrim has a thickness ranging from about 8 mils to about 20 mils.
E04C 2/16 - 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 fibres, chips, vegetable stems, or the like
Described herein are compositions useful for infusing color into nonwoven polyester containing product and methods to do so. Such compositions and methods comprise use of a color infusion composition comprising an antimigrant polymer; pigment; ammonium polyphosphate; and an anionic surfactant comprising phosphate. In certain embodiments, thermoplastic polymer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 93.0 °C or less is used to enhance color infusion.
D06M 15/263 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds of unsaturated carboxylic acidsSalts or esters thereof
D06M 13/432 - Urea, thiourea or derivatives thereof, e.g. biuretsUrea-inclusion compoundsDicyanamidesGuanidines, e.g. dicyandiamides
D06M 11/74 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with carbon or compounds thereof with carbon or graphiteTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with carbon or compounds thereof with carbidesTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with carbon or compounds thereof with graphitic acids or their salts
D06M 11/48 - Oxides or hydroxides of chromium, molybdenum or tungstenChromatesDichromatesMolybdatesTungstates
D06M 11/72 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with phosphorus or compounds thereof, e.g. with chlorophosphonic acid or salts thereof with metaphosphoric acids or their saltsTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with phosphorus or compounds thereof, e.g. with chlorophosphonic acid or salts thereof with polyphosphoric acids or their saltsTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with phosphorus or compounds thereof, e.g. with chlorophosphonic acid or salts thereof with perphosphoric acids or their salts
A system, device, and/or method for printing a three-dimensional effect on a surface of a building panel. The building panel is provided, wherein the building panel includes a first surface having a first plane. The building panel and a textured material associated with the building panel is provided to a printing device. The textured material may include one or more materials that protrude to a second plane beyond the first plane. The printing device includes one or more print heads. Ink is printed, via the one or more print heads, upon at least one of the surfaces of the building panel and the textured material. The one or more print heads may be positioned a distance from the surface of the building panel and the textured material so as not to contact the surface of the building panel and the textured material.
B44C 5/04 - Ornamental plaques, e.g. decorative panels, decorative veneers
B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methodsSheet materials for use therein
E04B 1/74 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls
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SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR PRINTING UPON TEXTURED SURFACES OF BUILDING PANELS, AND METHODS THEREOF
A system, device, and/or method for printing a three-dimensional effect on a surface of a building panel. The building panel is provided, wherein the building panel includes a first surface having a first plane. The building panel and a textured material associated with the building panel is provided to a printing device. The textured material may include one or more materials that protrade to a second plane beyond the first plane. The printing device includes one or more print heads. Ink is printed, via the one or more print heads, upon at least one of the surfaces of the building panel and the textured material. The one or more print heads may be positioned a distance from the surface of the building panel and the textured material so as not to contact the surface of the building panel and the textured material.
Described herein is a coated building panel comprising: a substrate comprising a first major surface opposite a second major surface; a coating atop at least one of the first major surface or the second major surface, the coating comprising: a binder composition; an antimicrobial composition comprising a cationic compound; a stabilization composition comprising: a silicate compound; and a surfactant having an HLB value between about 10 and about 14.
E04C 2/10 - 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
Described herein is an acoustic building panel having a first major exposed surface opposite a second major exposed surface and a side exposed surface extending there between, the acoustic ceiling panel comprising: a body comprising a first major surface opposite a second major surface and a side surface extending between the first and second major surfaces, the body being air-permeable; and an attenuation coating applied to the first major surface of the body; wherein a first portion of the second major exposed surface of the acoustic building panel is formed by the first major surface of the body and a second portion of the second major exposed surface of the acoustic building panel is formed by the attenuation coating.
Described herein is a coated building panel comprising an acoustical body comprising a first major surface and a side surface that intersects the first major surface, a coating applied to the first major surface, the coating comprising a polymeric binder, a pigment, and a hydrophobic component present in an amount ranging from about 1.0 wt. % to about 8.0 wt. % based on the total weight of the coating; and wherein the pigment and polymeric binder are present in a weight ratio ranging from about 3.5:1 to about 6.5:1.
Described herein is a coated building panel comprising an acoustical body comprising a first major surface and a side surface that intersects the first major surface, a coating applied to the first major surface, the coating comprising a polymeric binder, a pigment, and a hydrophobic component present in an amount ranging from about 1.0 wt. % to about 8.0 wt. % based on the total weight of the coating; and wherein the pigment and polymeric binder are present in a weight ratio ranging from about 3.5:1 to about 6.5:1.
A computing system, having stored thereon a design software, is configured to generate a design file representing a three-dimensional space that embodies a design. The computing system is further configured to render a three-dimensional view of the three-dimensional space in a graphical user interface. In response to receiving a user input of placing a three-dimensional object in the three-dimensional space, the computing system then renders the three-dimensional object in the three-dimensional view of the three-dimensional space in the graphical user interface as a silhouette.
G06T 15/00 - 3D [Three Dimensional] image rendering
G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
Air purification and surface sterilization systems employing ultraviolet germicidal irradiation integratable in a discrete manner into indoor occupiable spaces in buildings. The systems may be used alone or in combination. The air purification system utilizes fan-powered disinfection units equipped with an ultraviolet light source operable to deactivate airborne pathogens. The surface sterilization system utilizes ultraviolet lamp units operable to deactivate surface accumulations of pathogen. Devices of either disinfection system may be integrated into ceiling or wall systems of the building interior space, or office furniture used in such spaces. The systems have applicability to institutional, commercial, and residential facilities as some examples.
F24F 8/22 - Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying by sterilisation using UV light
An overhead grid assembly for a suspended ceiling system and a bracket member thereof. The overhead grid assembly may include first and second support members having first and second longitudinal axes that are arranged in an intersecting manner to form a grid. The bracket member may include a first part having a first channel and a second part having a second channel. The bracket member is arranged to maintain the first and second support members in a desirable orientation relative to each other. Thus, a portion of the first support member may nest within the first channel and a portion of the second support member may nest within the second channel. The first and second parts of the bracket assembly may be rotatable relative to one another to ensure that the bracket assembly can be coupled to the first and second support members regardless of their relative orientation.
A panel assembly for a suspended ceiling system, an adjustable comer bracket thereof, and a method of assembling such a panel assembly. The panel assembly may include a ceiling panel having a groove in its rear surface, a plurality of suspension bars disposed within the groove along the sides thereof, and a plurality of comer brackets disposed within the groove along the comers thereof. The comer brackets may include a first arm portion extending along a first arm axis and a second arm portion extending along a second arm axis. The corner brackets may be adjustable to alter an angle measured between the first and second arm axes so that the comer brackets may be used in different grooves having different shapes.
Described herein are panel coating compositions, building panel and a ceiling panel assembly having such coating compositions. The coating compositions are useful in obtaining stable and splotch-free finished paint on large panels.
Described herein is a building panel comprising: a substrate, and a coating applied to the substrate, the coating comprising a blend of an antimicrobial composition, a binder, and a pigment, wherein the antimicrobial composition consists essentially of zinc borate.
A computer system for facilitating voice communication within a mixed-reality environment identifies a first location of a first user within a mixed-reality environment. The first user is associated with a first electronic communication device, which is capable of facilitating voice communication between one or more users within the mixed-reality environment. The computer system identifies a second location of a second user within the mixed-reality environment. The second user is associated with a second electronic communication device, which is capable of facilitating voice communication between one or more users within the mixed-reality environment. The computer system determines a vocal distance attribute between the first user and the second user and determines, based upon the vocal distance attribute, a communication state for the first electronic communication device and the second electronic communication device.
G10L 25/51 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups specially adapted for particular use for comparison or discrimination
A suspended ceiling system in one embodiment includes a grid support member and a ceiling panel supported on the member. A resiliently compressible gasket is disposed at the interface between the grid support member and peripheral edge of the panel. The gasket may be fixedly attached to the panel peripheral edge in the factory under controlled conditions before shipment to the ceiling installation site. In one embodiment, the gasket may be adhesively attached to the panel. Mounting the ceiling panel on the grid support member compresses the gasket to preferably form a minimally visible air leakage resistant seal between the air plenum space above the ceiling panels and the occupied space below. This retards air exchange between the spaces which enhances heating/cooling efficiency, noise reduction and allows formation of pressurized clean rooms.
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
A ceiling system is provided for use in a building space. The ceiling system has an open cell grid structure and is attached to a support structure of the building via hanging hardware. The open cell grid structure is constructed of a plurality of bottom panels attached to the hanging hardware, a plurality of middle panels attached to the plurality of bottom panels, and a plurality of top panels attached to the plurality of middle panels. The bottom, middle, and top panels are arranged in a plurality of rows and arranged to ensure that the plurality of panels form an interconnected system capable of being extended to any size desired by a user.
Generating patterns for architectural product manufacture. Defining a repeating pattern that is used for a layout design and displaying a visualization that represents the repeating pattern. Defining a design area of architecture and displaying a second visualization that represents the design area of architecture. The repeating pattern is then applied to the design area of architecture to complete the layout design of the design area. The second visualization that represents the design area of architecture includes the applied repeating pattern. Thereafter, information related to one or more components that are required to implement the layout design of the design area is generated.
G06F 30/20 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation
G06F 30/12 - Geometric CAD characterised by design entry means specially adapted for CAD, e.g. graphical user interfaces [GUI] specially adapted for CAD
G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
G06F 111/20 - Configuration CAD, e.g. designing by assembling or positioning modules selected from libraries of predesigned modules
A ceiling system is provided for use in a building space. The ceiling system has an open cell grid structure and is attached to a support structure of the building via hanging hardware. The open cell grid structure is constructed of a plurality of first panels attached to the hanging hardware, a plurality of second panels attached to the plurality of first panels, and a plurality of third panels attached to the plurality of second panels. The first, second, and third panels are attached via a plurality of slots which allow secure engagement and utilize gravity to retain them in the assembled condition. Beneficially, the plurality of second panels and the plurality of third panels are free of hanging hardware.
Described herein is a method of installing a ceiling system comprising adhesively bonding together a ceiling panel and a magnetic attachment element to form a ceiling panel assembly, magnetically coupling the ceiling panel assembly to at least one suspended support element; and wherein the ceiling panel and the magnetic attachment element are adhesively bonded together a the time of installation.
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 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like
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MINERAL FIBER COMPOSITIONS HAVING ENHANCED BIOPERSISTENT PROPERTIES AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME
Described herein are mineral fiber compositions having enhanced characteristics, such as biopersistence and resistance to heat induced shrinkage. Also described are methods for making and using the same. Such compositions may comprise manganese oxide and aluminum oxide.
C03C 13/06 - Mineral fibres, e.g. slag wool, mineral wool, rock wool
C03C 3/062 - Glass compositions containing silica with less than 40% silica by weight
C03C 3/085 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing aluminium oxide or an iron compound containing an oxide of a divalent metal
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
Described herein is a coating system comprising an applicator head that is configured to apply a coating to a surface of a workpiece, a shroud comprising a housing and an internal cavity located inside of the housing, and a humidifying apparatus comprising an output that is fluidly coupled to the shroud, wherein the humidifying apparatus configured to introduce a quantity of humid air to the internal cavity of the shroud.
B05B 14/20 - Arrangements for collecting, re-using or eliminating excess spraying material from moving belts, e.g. filtering belts or conveying belts
B05B 13/02 - Means for supporting workArrangement or mounting of spray headsAdaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work
B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting workArrangement or mounting of spray headsAdaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
B05B 14/44 - Arrangements for collecting, re-using or eliminating excess spraying material for use in spray booths using walls specially adapted for promoting separation of the excess material from the air, e.g. baffle plates
F22B 1/02 - Methods of steam generation characterised by form of heating method by exploitation of the heat content of hot heat carriers
F22B 13/14 - Component parts thereofAccessories therefor
A carrier component for a ceiling system and/or a ceiling system that includes the carrier component. The carrier component may include a body portion that extends along a first longitudinal axis and a plurality of support members that extend from the body portion in a spaced apart manner. Each of the support members may extend along a second longitudinal axis. Each of the support members may include a distal end, first and second ledges located on opposite sides of the second longitudinal axis, and third and fourth ledges located on opposite sides of the second longitudinal axis, the first and second ledges being closer to the distal end of the support members than the third and fourth ledges. One or more ceiling panels may be coupled to the carrier component via engagement with the first and second ledges or the third and fourth ledges of the support members.
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 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like
An acoustical ceiling panel including a first layer having a first major surface opposite a second major surface and a side surface extending therebetween, a second layer having a first major surface opposite a second major surface and a side surface extending therebetween, and a sealing layer having a first major surface opposite a second major surface and a side surface extending therebetween. The sealing layer may be positioned between the first major surface of the first layer and the second major surface of the second layer. The side surface of the sealing layer may extend beyond the side surface of the first layer and the side surface of the second layer.
E04C 2/296 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials composed of materials covered by two or more of groups , , , or of materials covered by one of these groups with a material not specified in one of these groups at least one of the materials being insulating composed of insulating material and non-metallic or unspecified sheet-material
Described herein is a method of forming a smelting byproduct that can be formed into an inorganic fiber, the method comprising: a) introducing silicomanganese slag and a smelting additive into a submerged arc furnace comprising a collection zone; b) smelting the silicomanganese slag into a silicomanganese metal and a smelting byproduct, whereby the silicomanganese metal settles to a lower portion of the collection zone and the smelting byproduct gathers in an upper portion of the collection zone due to density differential between the silicomanganese metal and the smelting byproduct; c) flowing the smelting byproduct from the collection zone from a first outlet; and d) flowing the silicomanganese metal from the collection zone from a second outlet.
Described herein is a method of forming a smelting byproduct that can be formed into an inorganic fiber, the method comprising: a) introducing silicomanganese slag and a smelting additive into a submerged arc furnace comprising a collection zone; b) smelting the silicomanganese slag into a silicomanganese metal and a smelting byproduct, whereby the silicomanganese metal settles to a lower portion of the collection zone and the smelting byproduct gathers in an upper portion of the collection zone due to density differential between the silicomanganese metal and the smelting byproduct; c) flowing the smelting byproduct from the collection zone from a first outlet; and d) flowing the silicomanganese metal from the collection zone from a second outlet.
C03B 37/075 - Manufacture of fibres or filaments consisting of different sorts of glass or characterised by shape, e.g. hollow fibres, undulated fibres
C03B 37/022 - Manufacture of glass fibres or filaments by drawing or extruding from molten glass in which the resultant product consists of different sorts of glass or is characterised by shape, e.g. hollow fibres
Described herein is a ceiling system comprising: a support grid; a first panel mounted to the support grid, the first panel comprising a first body formed of a fibrous material; a second panel mounted to the support grid, the second panel comprising a second body formed of a sound attenuation material; whereby the first and second panels are supported by the support grid such that a vertical gap exists between the first panel and the second panel such that the first and second panels are not in direct contact.
Described herein is a building panel comprising: a substrate; a first coating applied to the substrate, the first coating comprising a flame-retardant composition; a second coating applied to the first coating, the second coating comprising: laponite clay; and a polymeric composition comprising a cured alkyd resin; wherein the building panel comprises an exposed surface formed by the second coating, and wherein the second coating has a solids content of at least 99%.
C09D 167/08 - Polyesters modified with higher fatty oils or their acids, or with natural resins or resin acids
C09D 1/00 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, based on inorganic substances
E04C 2/28 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials composed of materials covered by two or more of groups , , , or of materials covered by one of these groups with a material not specified in one of these groups combinations of materials fully covered by groups and
E04B 9/04 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like
E04B 1/94 - Protection against other undesired influences or dangers against fire
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
Described herein is a building panel comprising: a substrate; a first coating applied to the substrate, the first coating comprising a flame-retardant composition; a second coating applied to the first coating, the second coating comprising: laponite clay; and a polymeric composition comprising a cured alkyd resin; wherein the building panel comprises an exposed surface formed by the second coating, and wherein the second coating has a solids content of at least 99%.
C09D 167/00 - Coating compositions based on polyesters obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic ester link in the main chainCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
