US4486995A
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Insulating panel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-04-05
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Granted: 1984-12-11
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Expires: 2002-04-05
Abstract
Abstract An insulating panel which comprises at least one layer of polystyrene covered on at least one side by a layer of cellulose. Preferably, the cellulose is intermixed with an adhesive and sprayed onto the polystyrene and the adhesive, and upon curing, bonds the cellulose together and to the polystyrene layer; or, alternatively, the cellulose material is molded into a pad or panel which is subsequently bonded to the polystyrene layer. The exposed side of the cellulose layer is in turn covered with a vinyl or other decorative coating to form the insulating panel. The overall insulating panel exhibits a very high R value and thus has a very low coefficient of thermal conductivity.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L. Allen
- 👤 Peter H. Burgher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:21
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04C; E04C2/00; E04C2/02; E04C2/26; E04C2/284; E04C2/10; E04C2/20; E04C2/205; E04C2/24; E04C2/243; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/04; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31678; Y10T428/31692; Y10T428/31855; Y10T428/3188
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
An insulating panel comprising: a layer of plastic foam material; a layer of cellulose and adhesive mixture wherein a first side of said cellulose and adhesive layer is formed with a dike or raised portion and wherein said plastic foam layer is bonded to said first side of said cellulose and adhesive layer within said raised portion; a decorative layer; and means for securing said decorative layer to a second side of said cellulose and adhesive layer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
An insulating panel comprising: a layer of plastic foam material; a layer of cellulose and adhesive mixture wherein a first side of said cellulose and adhesive layer is formed with a dike or raised portion and wherein said plastic foam layer is bonded to said first side of said cellulose and adhesive layer within said raised portion; a decorative layer; and means for securing said decorative layer to a second side of said cellulose and adhesive layer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 and further comprising a metal foil covering a second side of said plastic foam.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 and further comprising a coating of fire resistant material covering substantially the entire exposed surface of the decorative layer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention as defined in claim 3 wherein said fire resistant material is made from a latex-based thixotropic gel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said panel is inserted within and supported by a grid of a suspended ceiling, said panel further comprising means for sealing said panel to said grid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention as defined in claim 5 wherein said sealing means comprises means imbedded within said panel for magnetically sealing said panel to said grid.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-12-11 | 1988-06-11 | 1988-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-12-11 | 1992-06-11 | 1992-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-12-11 | 1996-06-11 | 1996-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |