Patents by Inventor Arlis F. Sharkey

Arlis F. Sharkey has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4399738
    Abstract: This invention relates to an improvement in the ventilation of a greenhouse and it consists of an elongated tubular inflatable member mounted to underlie an air vent extending along the ridge portion of the greenhouse and a second vent consisting of an elongated opening in the side wall of the greenhouse, each of the vents having an inflatable tubular member carried adjacent thereto whereby the inflatable members in deflatable condition permit the circulation of outside air from the side vent through the ridge vent and an air pump having a line running to each of the inflatable members inflating the same to seal the vents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1983
    Inventor: Arlis F. Sharkey