Patents by Inventor Carl D. Stearns

Carl D. Stearns 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).

  • Roof flashing with improved drip guard
    Patent number: 5170597
    Abstract: A flashing structure for installation along a roof edge to aid in proper drainage of moisture run-off. The sheet metal flashing includes a planar body portion for installation under the shingles or other roof covering and extending from a free edge to a parallel drainage edge. The flashing is bent at the drainage edge to extend back under and away from the body portion in a continuous curve, preferably of constant radius, for about 180.degree.. The flashing is bent again at an angle of less than 90.degree. at the juncture of the curved portion and a flat portion which extends from the juncture edge to a drip edge where the material is bent back upon itself to provide a portion extending to a terminal edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1992
    Inventor: Carl D. Stearns