Methods of making insulated sheets can include: applying an exterior finish material to a mold comprising a profile design; applying an integrated insulation material against a back of the exterior finish material within the mold; curing the integrated insulation material for a pre-determined time in the mold to allow the integrated insulation material to rise to a desired thickness and density against the back of the exterior finish material in the mold; and releasing a formed insulated siding sheet from the mold, wherein the insulated siding sheet comprises the cured integrated insulation material attached to a backside of a plank siding formed from the exterior finish material. An insulated siding sheet and siding sheet system is also included, as well as certain molds used therein.
E04B 1/88 - Insulating elements for both heat and sound
B29C 44/08 - Shaping by internal pressure generated in the material, e.g. swelling or foaming for articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using several expanding steps
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EXTERIOR SHADING DEVICE, METHOD OF DETERMINING THE OPTIMAL CONFIGURATION OF THE DEVICE, AND SERVICE DELIVERY METHODS
An exterior shading device that includes: at least 1 shading module, each shading module containing at least 3 panels; mounting plates that attach the shading device around an exterior of a building window; sliding brackets affixed to a center portion of each shading module; and a curved sliding rail attached to the slidings brackets. Each shading module slides along the curved sliding rail to adjust a shading projection and control an amount of radiation that enters the window. Also included is a method for determining the optimal configuration of the shading device as well as a service delivery method.
An insulated siding sheet includes an integrated insulation material and a plank siding. The integrated insulation material includes: (i) a back side; (ii) a front side opposite the back side; (iii) a top horizontal edge having a 45 degree angle; and (iv) a bottom horizontal edge having a 45 degree angle, in which the back side of the integrated insulation material has vertical grooves that extend from the top horizontal edge to the bottom horizontal edge. The plank siding is attached to the front side of the integrated insulation material. The plank siding includes a top horizontal edge and a bottom horizontal edge that both have a portion of the plank siding cut-away to overlap with horizontal edges of adjacent insulated siding sheets. An insulated siding sheet system and a building having the insulated siding sheet system is also included.
E04B 2/08 - Walls having neither cavities between, nor in, the solid elements using elements having specially-designed means for stabilising the position by interlocking of projections or inserts with indentations, e.g. of tongues, grooves, dovetails
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INSULATED SIDING SHEET, AN INSULATED SHEET SYSTEM, AND BUILDINGS FORMED WITH THE INSULATED SHEET SYSTEM
An insulated siding sheet includes an integrated insulation material and a plank siding. The integrated insulation material includes: (i) a back side; (ii) a front side opposite the back side; (iii) a top horizontal edge having a 45 degree angle; and (iv) a bottom horizontal edge having a 45 degree angle, in which the back side of the integrated insulation material has vertical grooves that extend from the top horizontal edge to the bottom horizontal edge. The plank siding is attached to the front side of the integrated insulation material. The plank siding includes a top horizontal edge and a bottom horizontal edge that both have a portion of the plank siding cut-away to overlap with horizontal edges of adjacent insulated siding sheets. An insulated siding sheet system and a building having the insulated siding sheet system is also included.
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 2/74 - Removable non-load-bearing partitionsPartitions with a free upper edge
E04B 2/72 - Walls of elements of relatively thin form
5.
Thermal Energy Storage Devices, Systems Containing Such Devices for Buildings, and Methods of Using the Same
A thermal energy storage device that includes an air distribution conduit and a phase change material. The phase change material is embedded or integrated onto at least an outer portion or inner portion of the air distribution conduit. The energy storage system for buildings includes the thermal energy storage device and an air distribution apparatus that provides air into the device, which is in fluid communication with the air distribution apparatus.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
19 - Non-metallic building materials
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Metal building materials, namely, aluminum, steel, vinyl coated steel, sheet metal siding sheets for building exteriors; metal building materials, namely, aluminum, steel, vinyl coated steel, sheet metal siding sheet systems formed with multiple aluminum, steel, vinyl coated steel, sheet metal siding sheets for building exteriors Insulating building materials, namely, extruded polystyrene, polyisocyanurate, graphite polystyrene, polyurethane spray foam, polymer composite consisting of plastic and fiberglass for insulation, and poured foam siding sheets for building exteriors; insulating building materials, namely, extruded polystyrene, polyisocyanurate, graphite polystyrene, polyurethane spray foam, polymer composite consisting of plastic and fiberglass for insulation, and poured foam siding sheet systems formed with multiple extruded polystyrene, polyisocyanurate, graphite polystyrene, polyurethane spray foam, polymer composite consisting of plastic and fiberglass for insulation, and poured foam siding sheets for building exteriors; spray foam and poured foam for use in insulating building materials Non-metal building materials, namely, extruded polystyrene, polyisocyanurate, graphite polystyrene, polymer composite consisting of plastic and fiberglass for construction, engineered wood, engineered cement fiber, cellular composite, poly ash composite, siding sheets for building exteriors; non-metal building materials, namely, extruded polystyrene, polyisocyanurate, graphite polystyrene, polymer composite consisting of plastic and fiberglass for construction, engineered wood, engineered cement fiber, polyvinyl chloride, cellular composite, poly ash composite, siding sheets for building exteriors
A wall system for a building is provided having a first room and a second room is provided. The wall system includes: (a) a first panel having a first batting material positioned between a first board and a second board; and (b) a second panel having a second batting material positioned between a third board and a fourth board. Further, at least one of the second board and the fourth board is formed from at least one mineral wool board. A building having a first floor, a foundation, and a first floor board area positioned between the first floor and the foundation is also provided. The first floor of the building includes a first room, a second room, and a wall system positioned between the first room and the second room.
E04B 2/38 - Walls having cavities between, but not in, the elementsWalls of elements each consisting of two or more parts kept in distance by means of spacers, all parts being solid the walls being characterised by fillings in some of the cavities forming load-bearing pillars or beams
E04H 1/00 - Buildings or groups of buildings for dwelling or office purposesGeneral layout, e.g. modular co-ordination or staggered storeys
E02D 27/02 - Flat foundations without substantial excavation
E04B 2/70 - Walls of framework or pillarworkWalls incorporating load-bearing elongated members with elongated members of wood
E04B 1/26 - Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons the supporting parts consisting of wood
E04B 1/94 - Protection against other undesired influences or dangers against fire
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
A permanent wood foundation wall which includes a frame having a first member, a second member spaced apart from the first member, and two side members. The first member, second member, and two side members each have a front surface and a rear surface that form the front frame surface and the rear frame surface. A cavity is formed between the front frame surface and the rear frame surface of the frame and the first member, second member, and two side members are formed from a wood material including a preservative. Further, the permanent wood foundation wall includes a sheathing board having a first side attached to the rear frame surface of the frame and a second side opposite the first side, a waterproofing membrane applied to the second side of the sheathing board, and a foam layer formed within the cavity of the frame.
E04B 2/70 - Walls of framework or pillarworkWalls incorporating load-bearing elongated members with elongated members of wood
E04B 1/00 - Constructions in generalStructures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
E02D 31/02 - Protective arrangements for foundations or foundation structuresGround foundation measures for protecting the soil or the subsoil water, e.g. preventing or counteracting oil pollution against ground humidity or ground water
E04C 2/34 - 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 composed of two or more spaced sheet-like parts
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 , ,
E04B 1/24 - Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons the supporting parts consisting of metal
A brick tie including a body member, a first protrusion extending from a first location on the body member, and a second protrusion extending from a second location on the body member. The first and second protrusions may extend in the same direction relative to the body member. A gap may be defined between the first and second protrusions.
E04F 13/14 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elementsSub-structures thereforFastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements of stone or stone-like materials, e.g. ceramicsCoverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elementsSub-structures thereforFastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements of glass
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
11.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
An indoor environmental control and air distribution system for a building includes: an air handling unit; a manifold connected to the air handling unit having a chamber formed by a plurality of walls and a plurality of orifices formed through at least one of the walls; air distribution conduits each independently having a first end connected to the orifices of the manifold and a second end extending out from the manifold into different zones throughout the building; and an airflow modulating device having one or more airflow regulating dampers independently configured to move into at least two positions in which each position provides a different percentage of total air volume to each air distribution conduit. A method of using the indoor environmental control and air distribution system is also included.
A wall system for a building having a first room and a second room is provided. The wall system includes: (a) a first panel having a first batting material positioned between a first board and a second board; and (b) a second panel having a second batting material positioned between a third board and a fourth board. Further, at least one of the second board and the fourth board is formed from at least one mineral wool board. A building having a first floor, a foundation, and a first floor board area positioned between the first floor and the foundation is also provided. The first floor of the building includes a first room, a second room, and a wall system positioned between the first room and the second room.
E04B 2/38 - Walls having cavities between, but not in, the elementsWalls of elements each consisting of two or more parts kept in distance by means of spacers, all parts being solid the walls being characterised by fillings in some of the cavities forming load-bearing pillars or beams
E04H 1/00 - Buildings or groups of buildings for dwelling or office purposesGeneral layout, e.g. modular co-ordination or staggered storeys
E02D 27/02 - Flat foundations without substantial excavation
E04B 2/70 - Walls of framework or pillarworkWalls incorporating load-bearing elongated members with elongated members of wood
E04B 1/26 - Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons the supporting parts consisting of wood
E04B 1/94 - Protection against other undesired influences or dangers against fire
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
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41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Consulting and advisory services for others in the field of residential building construction Education services, namely, providing classes, seminars, workshops. and educational demonstrations in the field of residential building construction
A building water-management system (1) includes a base material (6) and fiber composite sheets (10, 20) attached to the base material (6). Each fiber composite sheet (10, 20) includes a fiber core (12) having a first side (13), an opposing second side (14), and a surface layer (16) adhered to the first side (13) of the fiber core (12). Adjacent fiber composite sheets (10, 20) are connected together by a lapped configuration (30) such that the surface layer (16) of a first fiber composite sheet (10) extends from the base material (6) and onto a fiber core (22) of an adjacent second fiber composite sheet (20) and the fiber cores (12, 22) of the first and second fiber composite sheets (10, 20) are aligned next to each other to allow water to flow between the fiber cores (12, 22), thereby forming a continuous water drainage and repellant layer. A shower assembly (90) using the fiber composite sheets (10, 20) is also disclosed.
E04B 1/70 - Drying or keeping dry, e.g. by air vents
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 , ,
B32B 5/24 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
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
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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computer software for providing and measuring building construction standards, training procedures, step-by-step protocols and assessment reports for each
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
computer software for providing and measuring building construction standards, training procedures, step-by-step protocols and assessment reports for each Marketing consultation in the field of residential construction; business consulting for manufacturers, builders, contractors, utility companies, and property managers in the field of sales methods, sales management, and sales improvement, all in regard to residential construction; business consultation services, namely, business consultation in the field of extended warranties on residential housing; business strategic planning services in the field of residential construction Technical consultation in the field of building construction; technical consultation concerning the development, implementation and evaluation of residential building construction specifications Training services in the field of residential construction Design consultation in the fields of single family homes, condominiums and townhouses; providing quality assurance services in the field of residential home construction
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Residential construction consulting and advisory services in the field of safer, healthier, durable, comfortable, efficient, responsible, and affordable housing
A building water-management system (1) includes a base material (6) and fiber composite sheets (10, 20) attached to the base material (6). Each fiber composite sheet (10, 20) includes a fiber core (12) having a first side (13), an opposing second side (14), and a surface layer (16) adhered to the first side (13) of the fiber core (12). Adjacent fiber composite sheets (10, 20) are connected together by a lapped configuration (30) such that the surface layer (16) of a first fiber composite sheet (10) extends from the base material (6) and onto a fiber core (22) of an adjacent second fiber composite sheet (20) and the fiber cores (12, 22) of the first and second fiber composite sheets (10, 20) are aligned next to each other to allow water to flow between the fiber cores (12, 22), thereby forming a continuous water drainage and repellant layer. A shower assembly (90) using the fiber composite sheets (10, 20) is also disclosed.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Marketing consultation in the field of residential construction; business consulting for manufacturers, builders, contractors, utility companies, and property managers in the field of sales methods, sales management, and sales improvement, all in regard to residential construction; business consultation services, namely, business consultation in the field of extended warranties on residential housing; business strategic planning services in the field of residential construction Technical consultation in the field of building construction; technical consultation concerning the development, implementation and evaluation of residential building construction specifications Training services in the field of residential construction Design consultation in the fields of single family homes, condominiums and townhouses; providing quality assurance services in the field of residential home construction
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Downloadable electronic publications, namely, online publications via a global computer network in the nature of magazines, newsletters, books and brochures relating to design engineering, troubleshooting, research, training and quality assessment services for residential construction Print publications, namely, magazines, newsletters, books and brochures about design engineering, troubleshooting, research, training and quality assessment services for residential construction Technical consultation, namely, design engineering, troubleshooting, research and quality assessment and consultation in the field of residential construction Consulting services, namely, design engineering, troubleshooting, research and quality assessment in the field of residential construction
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Consulting services, namely, design engineering, troubleshooting, research and quality assessment in the field of residential construction Training services in the field of residential construction
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
CONDUCTING AND SPONSORING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR BUILDERS AND TRADE CONTRACTORS INTERESTED IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF BETTER WAYS TO DESIGN, BUILD, MARKET AND TEST HOMES [ PROMOTING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE NEED TO DEVELOP BETTER WAYS TO DESIGN, BUILD, MARKET AND TEST HOMES AND PROMOTING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE NEED FOR BUILDERS AND TRADE CONTRACTORS COMMITTED TO THESE OBJECTIVES ]
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
conducting and sponsoring programs and activities for individuals and organizations interested in the development and application of better ways to design, build, market and test homes promoting public awareness of the need to develop better ways to design, build, market and test homes and of individuals and organizations committed to those objectives
A wall system for a building having a first room and a second room is provided. The wall system includes: (a) a first panel having a first batting material positioned between a first board and a second board; and (b) a second panel having a second batting material positioned between a third board and a fourth board. Further, at least one of the second board and the fourth board is formed from at least one mineral wool board. A building having a first floor, a foundation, and a first floor board area positioned between the first floor and the foundation is also provided. The first floor of the building includes a first room, a second room, and a wall system positioned between the first room and the second room.
E04B 2/82 - Removable non-load-bearing partitionsPartitions with a free upper edge characterised by the manner in which edges are connected to the buildingMeans thereforSpecial details of easily-removable partitions
26.
THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES, SYSTEMS CONTAINING SUCH DEVICES FOR BUILDINGS, AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME
A thermal energy storage device that includes an air distribution conduit and a phase change material. The phase change material is embedded or integrated onto at least an outer portion or inner portion of the air distribution conduit. The energy storage system for buildings includes the thermal energy storage device and an air distribution apparatus that provides air into the device, which is in fluid communication with the air distribution apparatus.
A permanent wood foundation wall which includes a frame having a first member, a second member spaced apart from the first member, and two side members. The first member, second member, and two side members each have a front surface and a rear surface that form the front frame surface and the rear frame surface. A cavity is formed between the front frame surface and the rear frame surface of the frame and the first member, second member, and two side members are formed from a wood material including a preservative. Further, the permanent wood foundation wall includes a sheathing board having a first side attached to the rear frame surface of the frame and a second side opposite the first side, a waterproofing membrane applied to the second side of the sheathing board, and a foam layer formed within the cavity of the frame.
