Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Elongated rigid structure – Made up of longitudinally arranged strip-like sections
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-05
2010-11-09
Chilcot, Jr., Richard E (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Elongated rigid structure
Made up of longitudinally arranged strip-like sections
C052S702000, C052S264000, C052S289000, C052S650100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07827763
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods for spacing, securing, and stabilizing I-joists at their ends, and insulating and structural enhancing I-joist assemblies, are provided around the perimeter, or in the interior, of a floor or ceiling where ends of I-joists are located. Insulated blocking panels may comprise an insulating portion that provides a high-R-value and a structural portion which may comprise vertical panel(s) and optional integral support blocks that provide a profiled end surface for extending to the web of the I-joists. Alternatively, insulated blocking panels with flat, vertical end surfaces may be used with field-installed support blocks, or insulated blocking panels with profiled end surfaces may be used without any support blocks. The support blocks or profiled end surfaces of the insulated blocking panels extend to the web of each I-joist, to fill in the space between the I-joists near the I-joist ends, including a substantial amount of the space immediately adjacent the web of each I-joist. The preferred insulated blocking panels, therefore, insulated the outer perimeter of a floor or ceiling and also contribute vertical load carrying capability, and lateral shear and roll-over resistance.
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Joist Pocket Liner™ brochure with explanation by Applicant's Agent, product shown at trade show in Autumn of 2001.
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Brown Comer
Brown Lawrence
Chilcot, Jr. Richard E
Nguyen Chi Q
Pedersen Barbara S.
Pedersen Ken J.
Pedersen and Co., PLLC
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