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E04D 1/28 - Roofing elements comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation 7
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1.

ROOFING MATERIALS HAVING.A WATER CHANNEL AND AN ATTACHMENT TAB AND METHODS OF MAKING AND INSTALLING THEREOF

      
Application Number US2024056224
Publication Number 2025/106886
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-15
Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mcgrath, Kevin Peter
  • Kaci, Soufiane Mohand
  • Anderson, Eric R.

Abstract

This invention, in embodiments, relates to a roofing material having a top edge, a bottom edge that is opposite to the top edge, a first side edge, and a second side edge that is opposite to the first side edge. The roofing material further includes (i) at least one water channel that extends along the first side edge, from the top edge to the bottom edge of the roofing material, and (ii) at least one attachment tab that is disposed on the first side edge. This invention further relates to a roofing system that includes such a roofing material and a method of installing thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04D 1/00 - Roof covering by making use of tiles, slates, shingles, or other small roofing elements
  • E04D 1/34 - Fastenings for attaching roof-covering elements to the supporting elements
  • E04D 13/00 - Special arrangements or devices in connection with roof coveringsRoof drainage
  • E04D 13/04 - Roof drainageDrainage fittings in flat roofs

2.

ROOFING MEMBRANE, AND ROOFING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE ROOFING MEMBRANE

      
Application Number US2024034965
Publication Number 2025/019114
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-21
Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Lem, Paul
  • Xing, Linlin

Abstract

A roofing membrane, including: a first layer, where the first layer includes: 30 wt. % to 65 wt. %, based on a total weight of the first layer, of magnesium hydroxide, and a thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO); a second layer, where the second layer includes a scrim material, where the scrim material includes a polyester material; and a third layer, where the second layer is between the first layer and the third layer, where the third layer includes: 30 wt. % to 65 wt. %, based on a total weight of the third layer, of magnesium hydroxide, and a thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
  • B32B 27/32 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
  • B32B 27/36 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyesters
  • E04D 5/06 - Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form by making use of plastics
  • E04D 5/10 - Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form by making use of compounded or laminated materials, e.g. metal foils or plastic films coated with bitumen
  • C08K 3/22 - OxidesHydroxides of metals

3.

ROOFING SHINGLE, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2024025512
Publication Number 2024/226405
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-19
Publication Date 2024-10-31
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Tibah, Denis, Muki
  • Krajca, Jarod, L.
  • Sparks, Steven, E., Jr.

Abstract

A bundle of coated roofing shingles, including: at least a first coated roofing shingle and a second coated roofing shingle, where each of the first coated roofing shingle and the second coated roofing shingle includes: a substrate; an asphalt-filled coating on at least one surface of the substrate; a plurality of granules on the asphalt- filled coating; and a coating composition on at least a portion of the plurality of granules, where the coating composition includes at least one of a liquid-applied polymer, a polymer emulsion, or a thermoplastic polymer, where the coating composition is in a form of a polymer network.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04D 1/26 - Strip-shaped roofing elements appearing as a row of shingles
  • E04D 1/22 - Roofing elements shaped as plain tiles or shingles, i.e. with flat outer surface of specified materials, or of combinations of materials, not covered by any one of groups
  • C09D 195/00 - Coating compositions based on bituminous materials, e.g. asphalt, tar or pitch
  • C09D 133/12 - Homopolymers or copolymers of methyl methacrylate
  • C09D 129/04 - Polyvinyl alcoholPartially hydrolysed homopolymers or copolymers of esters of unsaturated alcohols with saturated carboxylic acids
  • C09D 5/02 - Emulsion paints
  • C09D 5/14 - Paints containing biocides, e.g. fungicides, insecticides or pesticides
  • C09D 7/48 - Stabilisers against degradation by oxygen, light or heat
  • E04D 1/00 - Roof covering by making use of tiles, slates, shingles, or other small roofing elements

4.

ROOFING MATERIAL, AND ROOF SYSTEM INCLUDING THE ROOFING MATERIAL

      
Application Number US2024018708
Publication Number 2024/186916
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-06
Publication Date 2024-09-12
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Zheng, Yan
  • Chich, Adem
  • Xiao, Yixi
  • Tingley, Joshua
  • Andrade, Andrew Erick
  • Dougherty, Michael

Abstract

A system including a first roofing material installed on the roof deck; a second roofing material installed on the roof deck, adjacent to the first roofing material, where the second roofing material includes: a first layer comprising silicone; and a first substrate, where the first layer partially covers a surface of the first substrate, thereby to provide at least a first area of the surface of the first substrate not covered by the first layer, where the first roofing material overlaps at least a portion of the first area; and a flashing material including silicone, where the flashing material covers a portion of each of: the first roofing material, the first layer of the second roofing material, and the first area of the second roofing material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04D 11/00 - Roof covering, as far as not restricted to features covered by only one of groups Roof covering in ways not provided for by groups
  • B32B 5/32 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous both layers being foamed or specifically porous

5.

POLYMER MODIFIED ASPHALT COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS

      
Application Number US2024016938
Publication Number 2024/178246
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-22
Publication Date 2024-08-29
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mercado, Ramil, Marcelo L.
  • Krajca, Jarod, L.
  • Brzezinski, Lisa
  • Ye, Xiangnan
  • Tibah, Denis, M.

Abstract

Polymer modified asphalt compositions for roofing applications and related systems and methods are provided. A polymer modified asphalt composition comprises at least 80% by weight of an asphalt based on a total weight of the polymer modified asphalt composition, a polyolefin having a number average molecular weight of at least 25 kDa, and an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04D 11/02 - Built-up roofs, i.e. consisting of two or more layers bonded together in situ, at least one of the layers being of watertight composition
  • C09D 195/00 - Coating compositions based on bituminous materials, e.g. asphalt, tar or pitch
  • C08L 23/08 - Copolymers of ethene
  • C08L 23/06 - Polyethene
  • C08L 23/12 - Polypropene

6.

VISCOSITY MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

      
Application Number US2023085131
Publication Number 2024/137808
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-20
Publication Date 2024-06-27
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Riley, Xavier
  • Alovert, Igor

Abstract

A system may include an energy source configured to be directed at a first location in a fluid and configured to generate a wave in the fluid. A system may include a laser system configured to generate a laser pulse directed at a second location in the fluid and configured to illuminate at least a portion of the wave in the fluid. A system may include a sensor configured to detect the illuminated wave and generate an electric signal based at least in part on the illuminated wave. A system may include a processing system configured to: receive the electric signal from the sensor; and calculate a relative viscosity of the fluid based at least in part on the electric signal received from the sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 11/02 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties by measuring flow of the material
  • G01N 11/00 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties

7.

EMBOSSED ROOFING MEMBRANE AND SHINGLE, AND ASSOCIATED ROOFING SYSTEM

      
Application Number IB2023000647
Publication Number 2024/095056
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-24
Publication Date 2024-05-10
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Sandhar, Gurpreet
  • Khedri, Sahar
  • Kugathasan, Janany

Abstract

An embossed roofing shingle, including: a first layer; and a second layer under the first layer, wherein the first layer comprises an embossed surface, wherein the first layer comprises a thermoplastic polyolefin, and wherein the first layer is configured to be exposed to the environment when the embossed roofing shingle is located on a roof deck.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
  • E04D 1/12 - Roofing elements shaped as plain tiles or shingles, i.e. with flat outer surface
  • E04D 1/22 - Roofing elements shaped as plain tiles or shingles, i.e. with flat outer surface of specified materials, or of combinations of materials, not covered by any one of groups
  • E04D 1/28 - Roofing elements comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation

8.

ROOFING MEMBRANE WITH SELVAGE EDGES AND ASSOCIATED METHOD AND ARTICLE

      
Application Number US2023029405
Publication Number 2024/030549
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-03
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor Chin, Norman

Abstract

A roofing system comprises a roof deck and first and second membranes, each comprising a sheet having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface, the bottom surface having a first edge portion, a second edge portion opposite the first edge portion, a third edge portion extending between the first and second edge portions, a fourth edge portion opposite the third edge portion and extending between the first and second edge portions, and a middle portion disposed apart from the first, second, third, and fourth edge portions. The roofing system further includes an adhesive disposed on the middle portion of the bottom surfaces, and at least three edge portions of the bottom surfaces are free of adhesive. The adhesives adhere the first and second membranes to the roof deck, with the overlapping edge portions being welded to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04D 5/14 - Fastening means therefor
  • E04D 5/06 - Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form by making use of plastics

9.

ADHERABLE AND WELDABLE ROOFING ACCESSORIES AND RELATED METHODS

      
Application Number US2023026991
Publication Number 2024/015245
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-06
Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Chin, Norman
  • Yang, Li-Ying

Abstract

Some embodiments relate to a roofing accessory. The roofing accessory comprises a protruding member extending from a base member. The base member surrounds at least a portion of an outer edge of a bottom end of the protruding member. The base member has a top surface, a bottom surface opposite the top surface, and an outer edge. The bottom surface of the base member has a weldable portion and an adherable portion between the weldable portion and the outer edge of the bottom end of the protruding member. The roofing accessory comprises an adhesive disposed on the adherable portion of the bottom surface of the base member. The adhesive is not disposed on the weldable portion of the bottom surface of the base member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04D 5/14 - Fastening means therefor
  • E04D 5/10 - Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form by making use of compounded or laminated materials, e.g. metal foils or plastic films coated with bitumen
  • E04D 12/00 - Non-structural supports for roofing materials, e.g. battens, boards

10.

ADHESIVES FOR LOW SURFACE ENERGY MATERIALS

      
Application Number US2023065569
Publication Number 2023/197008
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-10
Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Rufus, Isaac, Bernard
  • Chich, Adem
  • Dougherty, Michael
  • Chin, Richard
  • Williams, Overton

Abstract

A roofing system includes a roofing membrane. The roofing membrane has a surface energy of 40 mN/m or less. The roofing system includes a roofing substrate. The roofing system includes an adhesive disposed between the roofing membrane and the roofing substrate. The adhesive includes a styrenic block copolymer. The styrenic block copolymer is present in an amount of 0.5 wt. % to 30 wt. % based on a total weight of the adhesive. The adhesive includes asphalt. The asphalt is present in an amount of 70 wt. % to 99.5 wt. % based on the total weight of the adhesive. A ratio of the styrenic block copolymer to the asphalt in the adhesive is 1 :11 to 1:3.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09J 195/00 - Adhesives based on bituminous materials, e.g. asphalt, tar or pitch
  • C09J 11/04 - Non-macromolecular additives inorganic
  • C08L 25/10 - Copolymers of styrene with conjugated dienes
  • C08L 91/00 - Compositions of oils, fats or waxesCompositions of derivatives thereof
  • E04D 11/02 - Built-up roofs, i.e. consisting of two or more layers bonded together in situ, at least one of the layers being of watertight composition

11.

SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES FOR A MODULAR ELECTRONICS ROOFING ATTACHMENT AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

      
Application Number US2023065146
Publication Number 2023/192940
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-30
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor Riley, Xavier

Abstract

Systems and methods of the present disclosure enable modular electronic communication between devices interior to and external to a structure via a ridge vent. The ridge vent covers a ridge slot in a roof of the structure to provide ventilation. A housing having a length, a width and a height that are sized to fit through a ridge slot of the roof includes a top a top portion proximal to the ridge vent, a bottom portion proximal to the interior of the structure and opposite to the top portion, and at least one wall extending between the top portion and the bottom portion. A securing mechanism is connected to the top portion of the housing to secure the housing within the ridge slot. An electronics bus is positioned within the housing and has an interface that enables operation of modular electronic devices that are removably positioned within the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04D 13/03 - Sky-lightsDomesVentilating sky-lights
  • E04B 7/18 - Special structures in or on roofs, e.g. dormer windows
  • E04B 9/02 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation having means for ventilation or vapour discharge
  • E04D 1/30 - Special roof-covering elements, e.g. ridge tiles, gutter tiles, gable tiles, ventilation tiles
  • E04D 3/361 - ConnectingFastening by specially-profiled marginal portions of the slabs or sheets
  • F24F 7/02 - Roof ventilation
  • F24S 25/30 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the mounting surface, e.g. for covering buildings with solar heat collectors
  • H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures

12.

ROOFING MEMBRANES AND RELATED METHODS

      
Application Number US2023060229
Publication Number 2023/133504
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-06
Publication Date 2023-07-13
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Lem, Paul, C.
  • Yang, Li-Ying

Abstract

Some embodiments relate to a roofing membrane. The roofing membrane comprises a scrim. The scrim has a top surface and a bottom surface. The roofing membrane comprises a cap layer on the top surface of the scrim. The cap layer comprises a first non-styrenic polypropylene polymer, a first polypropylene impact copolymer, and a first olefin block copolymer. The roofing membrane comprises a core layer on the bottom surface of the scrim. The core layer comprises a second non-styrenic polypropylene polymer, a second polypropylene impact copolymer, and a second olefin block copolymer. The roofing membrane is configured to prevent migration of at least one oil from a layer to the roofing membrane. Some embodiments relate to a roofing structure comprising the roofing membrane, a method for installing the roofing membrane, and the like.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04D 5/10 - Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form by making use of compounded or laminated materials, e.g. metal foils or plastic films coated with bitumen
  • B32B 27/32 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
  • B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties

13.

METHODS FOR DESIGNING, MANUFACTURING, INSTALLING, AND/OR MAINTENANCE OF ROOFING ACCESSORIES AND SYSTEMS OF USE THEREOF

      
Application Number US2022080142
Publication Number 2023/092070
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-18
Publication Date 2023-05-25
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Campau, Zachary, Richard
  • Robinson, Rich

Abstract

Systems and methods of the present disclosure enable automated roof planning using a processor. The processor receives a digital image of a roof of a structure and models each roof plane of the roof to generate a roof model. The processor determines dimensions of each roof plane based on the roof model. The processor retrieves roofing accessory data from a database, the roofing accessory data solar roofing accessory part identifiers and solar roofing accessory part performance characteristics for solar roofing accessories. The processor simulates multiple candidate roof layouts based on the dimensions of each roof plan and the solar roofing accessory parts and determines a utilization prediction for each candidate layout. Based on each utilization prediction, the processor determines a particular roof layout having selected solar roofing accessory parts, and generates a solar roof design, including a list of materials, for the particular roof layout.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 30/20 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation
  • G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
  • G06F 16/532 - Query formulation, e.g. graphical querying
  • G06F 16/587 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually using geographical or spatial information, e.g. location
  • G06F 16/9032 - Query formulation
  • G06F 16/9038 - Presentation of query results
  • H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
  • G06F 111/20 - Configuration CAD, e.g. designing by assembling or positioning modules selected from libraries of predesigned modules

14.

ROOFING ACCESSORIES WITH RADIOFREQUENCY RADIATION SHIELDING CAPABILITIES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USE THEREOF

      
Application Number US2022048623
Publication Number 2023/076745
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-01
Publication Date 2023-05-04
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Campau, Zachary, Richard
  • Riley, Xavier

Abstract

At least some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a roofing accessory that includes a radiofrequency radiation shielding non-woven fiber composite material. The radiofrequency shielding non-woven fiber composite material includes a first fiber type that includes a conductive material, where the radiofrequency shielding non-woven fiber composite material has a sufficient amount of the first fiber type so as to result, when the radiofrequency shielding non-woven fiber composite material is positioned on a roof structure, in the radiofrequency shielding non-woven fiber composite material allowing for shielding a predetermined percentage of electromagnetic radiation passing through the roof structure. The radiofrequency shielding non-woven fiber composite material includes a second fiber type that includes a non-conductive material. The first fiber type and the second fiber type are randomly dispersed within the radiofrequency shielding non-woven fiber composite.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04D 3/18 - Roof covering by making use of flat or curved slabs or stiff sheets of plane slabs, slates, or sheets, or in which the cross-section is unimportant of specified materials, or of combinations of materials, not covered by any of groups , or
  • E04B 1/92 - Protection against other undesired influences or dangers

15.

COVER BOARD WITH HONEYCOMB LAYER

      
Application Number US2022041374
Publication Number 2023/028143
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-24
Publication Date 2023-03-02
Owner BMIC, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Jones, Jason
  • Willoughby, Kenneth, Lloyd, Jr.
  • Nguyen, Trieu

Abstract

A cover board and roofing system including a cover board are disclosed. In one embodiment, the cover board includes a honeycomb layer positioned between a first face sheet and a second face sheet. The honeycomb layer comprises a honeycomb structure having a plurality of partition walls forming a plurality of cells. When the cover board is applied as part of a roof structure, including an insulation layer and a roof deck below the cover board, the roof structure exceeds requirements for Very Severe Hail Resistance according to the FM Approvals FM 4470 VSH impact resistance testing standard for Single-Ply, Polymer-Modified Bitumen Sheet, Built-Up Roof (BUR) and Liquid Applied Roof Assemblies.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B32B 3/12 - 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 discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
  • E04D 3/35 - Roofing slabs or stiff sheets comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation
  • E04D 13/16 - Insulating devices or arrangements in so far as the roof covering is concerned
  • E04B 7/22 - Roofs consisting of self-supporting slabs, e.g. able to be loaded the slabs having insulating properties, e.g. being laminated with layers of insulating material
  • B32B 7/022 - Mechanical properties
  • B32B 11/04 - Layered products essentially comprising bituminous or tarry substances comprising such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
  • B29C 70/20 - Fibrous reinforcements only characterised by the structure of fibrous reinforcements using fibres of substantial or continuous length oriented in a single direction, e.g. roving or other parallel fibres
  • E04D 1/28 - Roofing elements comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation
  • E04D 3/34 - Roof covering by making use of flat or curved slabs or stiff sheets with special cross-section, e.g. with corrugations on both sides, with ribs, flanges, or the like of specified materials, or of combinations of materials, not covered by any one of groups

16.

COVER BOARD WITH REINFORCING LAYER

      
Application Number US2022041377
Publication Number 2023/028146
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-24
Publication Date 2023-03-02
Owner BMIC, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Jones, Jason
  • Willoughby, Kenneth, Lloyd
  • Lem, Paul, C.
  • Yu, Lingtao
  • Nguyen, Trieu

Abstract

A cover board and roofing system including a cover board are disclosed. In one embodiment, the cover board includes a core having a first surface and a second surface. The core is configured to overlie a roof substrate. The cover board includes at least one facer attached to the first surface, the second surface, or both the first surface and second surface of the core. The cover board includes a reinforcing layer positioned between the core and the at least one facer. The reinforcing layer may comprise a scrim material. An impact resistance of the cover board may be greater than an impact resistance of an identical cover board without the scrim material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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 5/00 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer
  • B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
  • B32B 5/06 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by a fibrous layer needled to another layer, e.g. of fibres, of paper
  • B32B 5/12 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by the relative arrangement of fibres or filaments of adjacent layers
  • B32B 5/14 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts, e.g. denser near its faces
  • B32B 5/22 - 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
  • 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

17.

ROOFING MATERIALS AND ROOFING SYSTEMS WITH IMPROVED FIRE RESISTANCE AND METHODS OF MAKING THEREOF

      
Application Number US2022039556
Publication Number 2023/014963
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-05
Publication Date 2023-02-09
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Rufus, Isaac Bernard
  • Chich, Adem
  • Chin, Richard
  • Dougherty, Michael
  • Williams, Overton

Abstract

This invention, in embodiments, relates to a roll comprising a roofing material. The roofing material includes a substrate having a first side and a second side, and a film layer attached to at least one of the first side or the second side of the substrate, the film layer comprising a polymer and having a thickness of 0.5 mils to 100 mils. A single layer of the roofing material achieves a Class A rating for steep slope roofing systems when tested according to UL 790 and/or ASTM E-108 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings. This invention, in embodiments, further relates to a roofing material and a steep slope roofing system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04D 1/26 - Strip-shaped roofing elements appearing as a row of shingles
  • E04D 1/12 - Roofing elements shaped as plain tiles or shingles, i.e. with flat outer surface
  • E04D 1/22 - Roofing elements shaped as plain tiles or shingles, i.e. with flat outer surface of specified materials, or of combinations of materials, not covered by any one of groups

18.

COMPUTER-BASED SYSTEMS CONFIGURED FOR MANAGING MESH NETWORKS HAVING INTEGRATED ROOFING COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

      
Application Number US2022039478
Publication Number 2023/014915
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-04
Publication Date 2023-02-09
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Campau, Zachary, Richard
  • Riley, Xavier

Abstract

Systems and methods of the present disclosure enable mesh network capacity management via network metering using a processor an integrated roofing mesh network node in a mesh network to receive and transmit data packets in the mesh network. Each data packet includes a source address, a destination address, and a payload of data. The processor determines passthrough traffic including a subset of data packets routed between radio nodes of the mesh network through the gateway based on the source address and the destination address of each data packet and an address associated with the gateway. The processor determines a passthrough data capacity based on the payload of each data packet in the subset and determines a metric based on the passthrough data capacity to signify an amount of mesh network bandwidth provided by the integrated roofing mesh network node.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 47/24 - Traffic characterised by specific attributes, e.g. priority or QoS
  • H04L 47/265 - Flow controlCongestion control using explicit feedback to the source, e.g. choke packets sent by intermediate network nodes
  • H04L 47/724 - Admission controlResource allocation using reservation actions during connection setup at intermediate nodes, e.g. resource reservation protocol [RSVP]
  • H04L 47/70 - Admission controlResource allocation
  • H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation
  • H04L 47/83 - Admission controlResource allocation based on usage prediction

19.

ROOFING MATERIALS HAVING ONE OR MORE POLYMER NETWORKS AND RELATED METHODS

      
Application Number US2022037483
Publication Number 2023/288132
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-18
Publication Date 2023-01-19
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor Tibah, Denis, Muki

Abstract

Some embodiments relate to a roofing material. The roofing material comprises a substrate, and a coating on the substrate. The coating comprises at least a polymer A, a polymer B, and at least one filler. The polymer A, the polymer B, the at least one filler are present in an amount sufficient to result in the coating having: A) a Tear CD property of at least 1000 g-f; and B) at least one of an interpenetrating polymer network, a semi-interpenetrating polymer network, or any combination thereof. Other embodiments relate to additional roofing materials, methods for preparing roofing materials, and the like.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 175/04 - Polyurethanes
  • C09D 123/06 - Polyethene
  • C09D 7/61 - Additives non-macromolecular inorganic
  • C08L 75/04 - Polyurethanes
  • C08L 23/06 - Polyethene
  • E04D 5/10 - Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form by making use of compounded or laminated materials, e.g. metal foils or plastic films coated with bitumen
  • C08K 3/26 - CarbonatesBicarbonates

20.

COATINGS FOR ROOFING MATERIALS AND RELATED METHODS

      
Application Number US2022036565
Publication Number 2023/283451
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-08
Publication Date 2023-01-12
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mercado, Ramil Marcelo, L.
  • Krajca, Jarod, L.
  • Stipe, Carl
  • Tibah, Denis, M.
  • Carr, Kevin

Abstract

Some embodiments relate to a roofing material. The roofing material may comprise, consist of, or consist essential ly of a substrate and a. coating on the substrate. In some embodiments, the coating may comprise, consist of, or consist essentially of a polymer blend and at least one filler. In some embodiments, the polymer blend may comprise, consist of, or consist essentially of at least one hydrocarbon oil, at least one resin, at least one polymer, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the at least one hydrocarbon oil, the at least one resin, the at least one polymer, or any combination thereof may be present in an amount or in amounts sufficient to result in the polymer blend or the coating having a select softening point, a select viscosity, or any combination thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04D 3/35 - Roofing slabs or stiff sheets comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation
  • E04D 5/10 - Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form by making use of compounded or laminated materials, e.g. metal foils or plastic films coated with bitumen
  • C09D 7/40 - Additives
  • C09D 201/00 - Coating compositions based on unspecified macromolecular compounds

21.

BUILDING MATERIALS COMPRISING GRAPHENE AND RELATED METHODS

      
Application Number US2022034972
Publication Number 2022/272115
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-24
Publication Date 2022-12-29
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Shiao, Ming-Liang
  • Duque, Luis
  • Lee, Brian

Abstract

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a roofing shingle comprising a substrate, wherein the substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface; and a material layer, wherein the material layer comprises graphene, wherein the material layer is disposed on or above the top surface of the substrate. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method comprising one or more of obtaining a substrate, wherein the substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface; obtaining a graphene composition, wherein the graphene composition comprises at least graphene; and applying the graphene composition to the top surface of the substrate or a surface above the top surface of the substrate to obtain a material layer comprising graphene.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04D 5/12 - Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form specially modified, e.g. perforated, with granulated surface, with attached pads
  • C09D 1/00 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, based on inorganic substances
  • C09D 195/00 - Coating compositions based on bituminous materials, e.g. asphalt, tar or pitch
  • B05D 1/28 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by transfer from the surfaces of elements carrying the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. brushes, pads, rollers
  • B05D 3/02 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by baking
  • B05D 1/12 - Applying particulate materials

22.

ROOFING SYSTEMS WITH IMPROVED WIND PERFORMANCE OF ROOFING TILES AND METHODS OF INSTALLING THEREOF

      
Application Number US2022013243
Publication Number 2022/159657
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-21
Publication Date 2022-07-28
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Shiao, Ming-Liang
  • Lee, Brian
  • Boss, Daniel E.
  • Mercado, Ramil Marcelo L.

Abstract

This invention, in embodiments, relates to a roofing system comprising (a) a roofing substrate having a roofing surface, (b) a first roofing tile overlying the roofing surface, the first roofing tile having a front surface, a back surface, a top edge, and a bottom edge, and (c) a second roofing tile overlying the first roofing tile, the second roofing tile having a front surface, a back surface, a top edge, and a bottom edge. At least one sealant line is applied to (i) the back surface of the second roofing tile in an area that overlays the first roofing tile, (ii) the front surface of the first roofing tile in an area in which the second roofing tile overlays the first roofing tile, or (iii) both (i) and (ii). The at least one sealant line is configured to adhere the second roofing tile to the first roofing tile.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04D 1/00 - Roof covering by making use of tiles, slates, shingles, or other small roofing elements
  • E04D 1/12 - Roofing elements shaped as plain tiles or shingles, i.e. with flat outer surface
  • E04D 1/14 - Roofing elements shaped as plain tiles or shingles, i.e. with flat outer surface of slate material, with or without fastening means
  • E04D 1/26 - Strip-shaped roofing elements appearing as a row of shingles
  • E04D 1/34 - Fastenings for attaching roof-covering elements to the supporting elements
  • E04D 1/36 - Devices for sealing the spaces or joints between roof-covering elements
  • E04B 1/66 - Sealings

23.

POLYVINYL ESTER FORMULATIONS, METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME ROOFING MATERIALS AND ROOFING SYSTEMS INCLUDING THE SAME

      
Application Number US2022012770
Publication Number 2022/159386
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-18
Publication Date 2022-07-28
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor Tibah, Denis

Abstract

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method comprising obtaining a mixture comprising at least one vinyl polymer, at least one organic acid, and at least one hydronium ion donor. In some embodiments, the method comprises reacting an -OH group of the B polymer chain segment with the at least one organic acid in the presence of the at least one hydronium ion donor, so as to form at least one polyvinyl ester. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a roofing material comprising at least one reinforcement material and at least one polyvinyl ester.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08L 31/04 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinyl acetate
  • C08L 101/00 - Compositions of unspecified macromolecular compounds
  • C08F 218/08 - Vinyl acetate
  • C08K 5/09 - Carboxylic acidsMetal salts thereofAnhydrides thereof
  • B32B 17/04 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like in the form of fibres or filaments bonded with or embedded in a plastic substance
  • B32B 17/10 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
  • E04C 2/22 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of wood, fibres, chips, vegetable stems, or the likeBuilding elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of plasticsBuilding elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of foamed products of plastics reinforced

24.

LIQUID APPLIED ROOFING FORMULATIONS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME TO COAT AT LEAST ONE STEEP SLOPE ROOF SUBSTRATE

      
Application Number US2021062456
Publication Number 2022/125693
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-08
Publication Date 2022-06-16
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Chich, Adem
  • Cheung, Wilson
  • Kim, Kihyun

Abstract

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method comprising: obtaining a base formulation, obtaining an activator formulation, mixing the base formulation with the activator formulation, so as to result in a liquid applied roofing formulation, applying the liquid applied roofing formulation to at least one steep slope roof substrate, and solidifying the formulation, so as to form at least one coating layer on the at least one steep slope roof substrate. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a liquid applied roofing formulation comprising a first part and a second part. In some embodiments, the first part comprises the base formulation and the second part comprises the activator formulation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 5/18 - Fireproof paints
  • C09D 133/04 - Homopolymers or copolymers of esters
  • E04D 1/28 - Roofing elements comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation
  • E04D 3/35 - Roofing slabs or stiff sheets comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation
  • E04D 1/34 - Fastenings for attaching roof-covering elements to the supporting elements

25.

ROOFING SHINGLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF

      
Application Number US2021059206
Publication Number 2022/104111
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-12
Publication Date 2022-05-19
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor Svec, James, A.

Abstract

An article includes a first layer including a front surface and a back surface and a second layer including a front surface and a back surface. A portion of the second layer overlaps the first layer. A portion of the second layer is fastened to the first layer. The back surface of the first layer contacts the front surface of the second layer. A plurality of indentations along a major dimension of the roofing shingle. The plurality of indentations are configured to partially press the second layer into the first layer such that the second layer is partially indented into the first layer. The plurality of indentations are at least one of barrel-shaped, flattened teardrop shaped, rounded taper teardrop shaped, or combinations thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04D 1/28 - Roofing elements comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation
  • E04D 1/34 - Fastenings for attaching roof-covering elements to the supporting elements

26.

IMPROVED ADHESIVE FORMULATIONS INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE SILYL MODIFIED POLYMER

      
Application Number US2021058015
Publication Number 2022/098844
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-04
Publication Date 2022-05-12
Owner BMIC, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Yu, Lingtao
  • Xing, Linlin

Abstract

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an adhesive formulation comprising a high viscosity silyl modified polymer. In some embodiments, the adhesive formulation may further comprise additional components, such as but not limited to, at least one moisture scavenger, at least one adhesion promoter, at least on catalyst, at least one filler, at least one plasticizer, at least one antioxidant, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the adhesive formulation may exclude a low viscosity polymer in no more than a specified amount. At least one method of using the adhesive formulation and at least one roofing system comprising the adhesive formulation are also described herein.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09J 7/38 - Pressure-sensitive adhesives [PSA]
  • C09J 9/00 - Adhesives characterised by their physical nature or the effects produced, e.g. glue sticks
  • C09J 201/02 - Adhesives based on unspecified macromolecular compounds characterised by the presence of specified groups
  • C09J 183/04 - Polysiloxanes
  • C09J 171/00 - Adhesives based on polyethers obtained by reactions forming an ether link in the main chainAdhesives based on derivatives of such polymers
  • C09J 11/06 - Non-macromolecular additives organic

27.

SELF-ADHERED ROOFING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Application Number US2021057532
Publication Number 2022/094383
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-01
Publication Date 2022-05-05
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Rufus, Isaac, Bernard
  • Chich, Adem
  • Chin, Richard
  • Dougherty, Michael

Abstract

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to roofing systems. In some embodiments, the roofing system includes a deck, a roofing material, and an underlayment configured to be positioned between the roofing material and the deck. In some embodiments, the underlayment comprises a foil layer and an adhesive layer that is attached to the foil layer and configured to be attached to the deck. Methods of manufacturing roofing systems are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09J 195/00 - Adhesives based on bituminous materials, e.g. asphalt, tar or pitch
  • C09J 7/29 - Laminated material
  • B32B 15/14 - Layered products essentially comprising metal next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
  • B32B 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
  • B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
  • B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
  • E04D 1/28 - Roofing elements comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation
  • E04D 3/35 - Roofing slabs or stiff sheets comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation
  • E04D 1/34 - Fastenings for attaching roof-covering elements to the supporting elements

28.

ROOFING MEMBRANE WITH PROTRUSIONS

      
Application Number US2021056227
Publication Number 2022/087395
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-22
Publication Date 2022-04-28
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Zheng, Yan
  • Xiao, Yixi

Abstract

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate roofing membranes that may include at least one first layer including a first plurality of protrusions; at least one second layer including a second plurality of protrusions; and a plurality of inner regions disposed between a raised protrusion of the first plurality of protrusions and a raised protrusion of the second plurality of protrusions. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods of forming roofing membranes. The methods may include applying a blowable ink onto at least one porous layer; sandwiching the at least one porous layer between the at least one first layer and the at least one second layer; and expanding the blowable ink, so as to form the first plurality of protrusions, the second plurality of protrusions, and the plurality of inner regions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04D 1/28 - Roofing elements comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation
  • E04D 3/35 - Roofing slabs or stiff sheets comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation
  • C08J 9/36 - After-treatment

29.

MOISTURE SENSING ROOFING SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF

      
Application Number US2021052873
Publication Number 2022/072631
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-30
Publication Date 2022-04-07
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor Alovert, Igor

Abstract

In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides an exemplary system that includes radio frequency (RF) tags; positioned at locations throughout a roof; a tag reader configured to: generate reader RF signals at one or more frequencies to read the plurality of RF tags, and detect return RF signals from the plurality of RF tags; where the RF signals carry tag data comprising impedance values and tag identifiers; a processor of a computing device, programmed to receive the tag data; determine corresponding locations of the plurality of RF tags; and determine a wet state or dry state of the roof at one or more corresponding locations, and output an indicator of the wet state or the dry state of the roof at the one or more corresponding locations.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 22/04 - Investigating moisture content
  • E04D 13/00 - Special arrangements or devices in connection with roof coveringsRoof drainage
  • G08C 17/02 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link using a radio link
  • G16Y 40/10 - DetectionMonitoring

30.

ROOFING SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS

      
Application Number US2021052211
Publication Number 2022/067187
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-27
Publication Date 2022-03-31
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor Yang, Li-Ying

Abstract

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a roofing system. In some embodiments, the roofing system includes a roofing membrane, which may include a cap, a scrim, and a core. In some embodiments, the roofing system may also include an adhesive film, which may include a first adhesive layer adhered to the roofing membrane, a second adhesive layer configured to adhere the roofing membrane to a roofing substrate, and a barrier layer positioned between the first and second adhesive layers. Methods of manufacturing roofing systems are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
  • B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
  • B32B 27/32 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
  • B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising vinyl resinLayered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
  • C09J 133/00 - Adhesives 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 thereofAdhesives based on derivatives of such polymers
  • C09J 175/04 - Polyurethanes
  • C09J 123/08 - Copolymers of ethene
  • C09J 131/04 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinyl acetate

31.

ROOFING COMPOSITES WITH INTEGRATED SELVAGE EDGES

      
Application Number US2021051915
Publication Number 2022/067012
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-24
Publication Date 2022-03-31
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Rufus, Isaac Bernard
  • Chich, Adem
  • Chin, Richard
  • Doughetry, Michael

Abstract

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to roofing composites. In some embodiments, the roofing composite includes a first layer having a top surface. In some embodiments, the top surface of the first layer comprises a first embossed surface portion, a second embossed surface portion, and a flat surface portion between the first and second embossed surface portions. In some embodiments, the flat surface portion is between the first and second embossed surface portions. In some embodiments, the roofing composite is configured to attach to a roof structure, such as a roof deck. Methods of forming roofing composited are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04D 1/28 - Roofing elements comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation
  • B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
  • 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

32.

ADHESIVE FORMULATIONS THAT ARE FREE OF ASPHALT OR SUBSTANTIALLY FREE OF ASPHALT, METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME, AND ROOFING SYSTEMS UTILIZING THE SAME

      
Application Number US2021049061
Publication Number 2022/051619
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-03
Publication Date 2022-03-10
Owner BMIC LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Rufus, Isaac, Bemard
  • Chich, Adem
  • Williams, Overton
  • Chin, Richard
  • Dougherty, Michael
  • Mercado, Ramil Marcelo, L.
  • Krajca, Jarod, L.

Abstract

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to roofing systems including a substrate and adhesive formulations that are free of asphalt or substantially free of asphalt. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods of making one or more adhesive formulations that are free of asphalt or substantially free of asphalt. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to systems utilizing one or more adhesive formulations that are free of asphalt or substantially free of asphalt.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09J 123/00 - Adhesives based on homopolymers or copolymers of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons having only one carbon-to-carbon double bondAdhesives based on derivatives of such polymers
  • C09J 11/04 - Non-macromolecular additives inorganic
  • C09J 11/08 - Macromolecular additives
  • E04D 11/00 - Roof covering, as far as not restricted to features covered by only one of groups Roof covering in ways not provided for by groups
  • C08K 3/26 - CarbonatesBicarbonates
  • C08K 5/521 - Esters of phosphoric acids, e.g. of H3PO4
  • C08K 5/17 - AminesQuaternary ammonium compounds