Patent ID: 8950137
Filing Date: 2015-02-10
Classification: B23P,E04B,E04C,E04F,E04G,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A composite insulating panel consisting essentially of: an expanded polystyrene foam insulating panel having a first primary surface and an opposite second primary surface; a layer of reinforcing material adhered to and substantially covering the second primary surface of the expanded polystyrene foam insulating panel, wherein the layer of reinforcing material comprises a discontinuous layer or mesh; an elongate anchor member having a first end and an opposite second end, a first portion of the anchor member extending from the first primary surface to the second primary surface, a second portion of the anchor member extending outwardly from the first primary surface of the expanded polystyrene foam panel; and an enlarged portion on the first end of the anchor member such that at least a portion of the layer of reinforcing material is disposed between the enlarged portion and the second primary surface of the expanded polystyrene foam insulating panel, wherein the enlarged portion is flush with the layer of reinforcing material and wherein the enlarged portion comprises a flange extending radially outwardly from the first portion.