Robert H Werner

US Patent:

6622394, Sep 23, 2003

Filed:

Oct 17, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/982568

Inventors:

Robert Werner - Howell MI
David Beck - Jackson MI
R. Scott Cook - Jackson MI
Claude Brown, Jr. - Jackson MI
Rick Morse - Grass Lake MI

Assignee:

CertainTeed Corporation - Valley Forge PA

International Classification:

B43L 7027

US Classification:

33474, 33526

Abstract:

A multipurpose tool to facilitate installation of deck construction includes a main body portion having at least one structural feature that defines a plane. At least one flange is coupled to the main body portion and is oriented substantially perpendicular to the plane. The flange may be used to maintain consistent spacing between decking planks during assembly. The tool also may be used to strike lines, space fasteners, maintain baluster spacing, identify distances and angles, and indicate levels.

US Patent:

6625939, Sep 30, 2003

Filed:

Nov 12, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/438999

Inventors:

David H. Beck - Jackson MI
Robert W. Werner - Clawson MI
Barbara E. Dennis - Wayne PA

Assignee:

CertainTeed Corporation - Valley Forge PA

International Classification:

E04D 134

US Classification:

52105, 52520, 52519, 527481, 52539

Abstract:

Building panels are provided, for applying panels, such as siding, roofing or the like to studs, to roofing rafters, or the like, wherein indicia is provided along a panel, giving spaced-apart markings, for guiding one who is applying panels to a building surface, to the location of a next support capable of supporting the panel when a fastener is applied thereto, a fixed or pre-set distance from a support such as stud, roofing rafter or the like. Thus, when adjacent studs, rafters, or the like, are spaced apart a known distance, the indicia will serve to guide the installer to a location where a fastener will engage a support to which the panel is to be applied, even if the visual location of the underlying support is visually obscured, such as by means of a sheet building material between the structural support and the panel. The indicia may take on various forms.

US Patent:

6679011, Jan 20, 2004

Filed:

Apr 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/134051

Inventors:

David H. Beck - Jackson MI
Robert W. Werner - Clawson MI
Barbara E. Dennis - Wayne PA

Assignee:

CertainTeed Corporation - Valley Forge PA

International Classification:

E04D 100

US Classification:

52105, 52536, 52539, 527481, 33263

Abstract:

Building panels are provided, for applying panels, such as siding, roofing or the like to studs, to roofing rafters, or the like, wherein indicia is provided along a panel, giving spaced-apart markings, for guiding one who is applying panels to a building surface, to the location of a next support capable of supporting the panel when a fastener is applied thereto, a fixed or pre-set distance from a support such as stud, roofing rafter or the like. Thus, when adjacent studs, rafters, or the like, are spaced apart a known distance, the indicia will serve to guide the installer to a location where a fastener will engage a support to which the panel is to be applied, even if the visual location of the underlying support is visually obscured, such as by means of a sheet building material between the structural support and the panel. The indicia may take on various forms.

US Patent:

6715240, Apr 6, 2004

Filed:

Mar 12, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/386607

Inventors:

David H. Beck - Jackson MI
Robert W. Werner - Clawson MI
Barbara E. Dennis - Wayne PA

Assignee:

CertainTeed Corporation - Valley Forge PA

International Classification:

E04D 134

US Classification:

52105, 52519, 52521, 52523, 52539, 527471, 527481, 52520

Abstract:

Building panels are provided, for applying panels, such as siding, roofing or the like to studs, to roofing rafters, or the like, wherein indicia is provided along a panel, giving spaced-apart markings, for guiding one who is applying panels to a building surface, to the location of a next support capable of supporting the panel when a fastener is applied thereto, a fixed or pre-set distance from a support such as stud, roofing rafter or the like. Thus, when adjacent studs, rafters, or the like, are spaced apart a known distance, the indicia will serve to guide the installer to a location where a fastener will engage a support to which the panel is to be applied, even if the visual location of the underlying support is visually obscured, such as by means of a sheet building material between the structural support and the panel. The indicia may take on various forms.

US Patent:

20080028865, Feb 7, 2008

Filed:

Aug 7, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/462754

Inventors:

David H. Steele - Jackson MI, US
James N. Valentine - River Junction MI, US
Thomas K. MacKinnon - Ann Arbor MI, US
Robert W. Werner - Howell MI, US
David Stucky - Grass Lake MI, US
Greg Quist - Jackson MI, US

International Classification:

G01N 3/20

US Classification:

73849

Abstract:

The deflection of decking planks under load is tested using a portable deflection measurement instrument, after installation of the planks over spaced joists. The instrument has a bridge on support legs spaced to rest on the deck at points apart from a span between joists of one or more planks to be tested. The legs can rest on planks laterally adjacent to the plank(s) under test, so the bridge straddles over the plank, or the bridge can be cantilevered or can rest on the tested plank but at points beyond the span to be tested. A contact foot or tup is movably mounted on the bridge and coupled to a platform or similar receptacle by which weight is applied to the plank. The resulting displacement between rest and loaded states is measured using a distance scale, and applied as a function of the span length and loading criteria to assess the deck structure. In one embodiment, the bridge has handle rails whereby a user moves and places the bridge, and which rails assist in permitting the user to step, kneel or otherwise apply his/her body weight against the plank via the tup.

US Patent:

D4278933, Jul 11, 2000

Filed:

Mar 27, 1997

Appl. No.:

D/068294

Inventors:

Rick A. Lappin - Brooklyn MI
Robert Werner - Howell MI

Assignee:

CertainTeed Corporation - Valley Forge PA

International Classification:

0808

US Classification:

D 8382

US Patent:

58756027, Mar 2, 1999

Filed:

Feb 20, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/802750

Inventors:

Rick A. Lappin - Brooklyn MI
Robert Werner - Howell MI

Assignee:

CertainTeed Corporation - Valley Forge PA

International Classification:

E04B 138

US Classification:

52712

Abstract:

A clip is provided for the channeling of water flow in assembled vinyl siding trim accessories, the clip having a first end segment which forms a detachable retention fastener, and a second end segment formed for the channeling of water.