Paul D Fox

US Patent:

20140115989, May 1, 2014

Filed:

Jun 15, 2012

Appl. No.:

14/126664

Inventors:

Michael J. Sievers - Mullica Hill NJ, US
Michael J. McNulty - Charlotte NC, US
Michael Drewery - Monroe NC, US
Rick Davenport - Fortmill SC, US
Mary Poma - Pleasant Ridge MI, US
Paul J. Fox - Saline MI, US
Colby A. Swanson - Jersey City NJ, US

Assignee:

Basf SE - Ludwigshafen

International Classification:

E04F 13/08
E04B 2/02

US Classification:

523021, 298973

Abstract:

A prefabricated wall assembly receives an exterior covering of a building. The prefabricated wall assembly comprises a frame assembly and an outer foam layer. The outer foam layer is coupled to the frame assembly. The outer foam layer extends from the frame assembly to an exterior surface of the outer foam layer. The exterior surface of the outer foam layer is configured to receive the exterior covering of the building. The outer foam layer comprises a plurality of particles and a binder that define a plurality of pathways. The pathways extend vertically through the prefabricated wall assembly from the top member to the bottom member of the frame assembly for allowing airflow and drainage between the frame assembly and the exterior covering.

US Patent:

20140115991, May 1, 2014

Filed:

Jun 15, 2012

Appl. No.:

14/126721

Inventors:

Michael J. Sievers - Mullica Hill NJ, US
Michael J. McNulty - Charlotte NC, US
Michael Drewery - Monroe NC, US
Rick Davenport - Fort Mill SC, US
Mary Poma - Pleasant Ridge MI, US
Paul J. Fox - Saline MI, US
Colby A. Swanson - Jersey City NJ, US

International Classification:

E04B 2/56
E04B 1/66
E04C 2/20

US Classification:

523094, 524811, 52408, 5274509, 527414

Abstract:

A high performance wall assembly receives an exterior covering of a building. The high performance wall assembly includes a frame assembly having a top member, a bottom member opposite the top member, and a plurality of vertical members. The vertical members are coupled to and extend between the top and bottom members. The high performance wall assembly also includes a rigid foam insulating panel coupled to the frame assembly. A structural foam layer is disposed on the plurality of vertical members and on the rigid foam insulating panel. The structural foam layer couples the rigid foam insulating panel to the frame assembly and couples the plurality of vertical members to the top and bottom members such that the high performance wall is free of fasteners.