Patents Examined by Steve Varnet
  • Patent number: 6732485
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a device and method for the creation of a anchor points at any location in a wall through the injection of a curable anchor material into the cavity behind the wall. Once cured, the newly created anchor point will allow the wall to support heavy loads and undergo repeated stress over long periods of time without being damaged. The device of the present disclosure produces an anchor point that is at least as strong as the best methods currently available, yet is simpler and more economical to use than the methods currently available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Inventors: Miles L. Lett, Jorge del Valle
  • Patent number: 6442904
    Abstract: A replacement edging for gravel stop edging for use on flat roof buildings is disclosed. The unit features an inverted L-shaped, the terminal area of the vertical section thereof being bent and formed around to retain the edge of an overlaid layer of APR, attactic polypropylene rubber. During the roof construction process, the balance of the APR is torched into place onto the metal member. The rest of the roof construction process is otherwise conventional. The process of on site application of the new edging is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Inventor: A. Jerry Ortiz