Patents by Inventor Chris Searcy
Chris Searcy 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).
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Patent number: 11987983Abstract: Roofing shingles are disclosed that are capable of self-adhering to a roof deck or underlayment and/or other roofing shingles and that require few or no mechanical fasteners to remain attached to the roof. By appropriate positioning of sealant lines on the shingle, direct adhesion between the shingle and the roof deck or underlayment and/or other roofing shingles can be achieved. If the shingle is laminated, the layers may be mechanically attached with indentations in the common bond area. The nail zone of the shingle may be visually indicated with fines and/or one or more paint lines. A roofing system comprising a plurality of courses of the shingles is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2022Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: BMIC LLCInventors: Daniel E. Boss, Ming-Liang Shiao, James Svec, Chris Searcy, Nicholas Thurston
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Patent number: 11959280Abstract: Roofing shingles are disclosed that are capable of self-adhering to a roof deck or underlayment and/or other roofing shingles and that require few or no mechanical fasteners to remain attached to the roof. By appropriate positioning of sealant lines on the shingle, direct adhesion between the shingle and the roof deck or underlayment and/or other roofing shingles can be achieved. If the shingle is laminated, the layers may be mechanically attached with indentations in the common bond area. The nail zone of the shingle may be visually indicated with fines and/or one or more paint lines. A roofing system comprising a plurality of courses of the shingles is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: BMIC LLCInventors: Daniel E. Boss, Ming-Liang Shiao, James Svec, Chris Searcy, Nicholas Thurston
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Patent number: 11959281Abstract: Roofing shingles are disclosed that are capable of self-adhering to a roof deck or underlayment and/or other roofing shingles and that require few or no mechanical fasteners to remain attached to the roof. By appropriate positioning of sealant lines on the shingle, direct adhesion between the shingle and the roof deck or underlayment and/or other roofing shingles can be achieved. If the shingle is laminated, the layers may be mechanically attached with indentations in the common bond area. The nail zone of the shingle may be visually indicated with fines and/or one or more paint lines. A roofing system comprising a plurality of courses of the shingles is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: BMIC LLCInventors: Daniel E. Boss, Ming-Liang Shiao, James Svec, Chris Searcy, Nicholas Thurston
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Publication number: 20230136931Abstract: Roofing shingles are disclosed that are capable of self-adhering to a roof deck or underlayment and/or other roofing shingles and that require few or no mechanical fasteners to remain attached to the roof. By appropriate positioning of sealant lines on the shingle, direct adhesion between the shingle and the roof deck or underlayment and/or other roofing shingles can be achieved. If the shingle is laminated, the layers may be mechanically attached with indentations in the common bond area. The nail zone of the shingle may be visually indicated with fines and/or one or more paint lines. A roofing system comprising a plurality of courses of the shingles is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Inventors: Daniel E. Boss, Ming-Liang Shiao, James Svec, Chris Searcy, Nicholas Thurston
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Publication number: 20230115913Abstract: Roofing shingles are disclosed that are capable of self-adhering to a roof deck or underlayment and/or other roofing shingles and that require few or no mechanical fasteners to remain attached to the roof. By appropriate positioning of sealant lines on the shingle, direct adhesion between the shingle and the roof deck or underlayment and/or other roofing shingles can be achieved. If the shingle is laminated, the layers may be mechanically attached with indentations in the common bond area. The nail zone of the shingle may be visually indicated with fines and/or one or more paint lines. A roofing system comprising a plurality of courses of the shingles is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Daniel E. Boss, Ming-Liang Shiao, James Svec, Chris Searcy, Nicholas Thurston
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Publication number: 20230110284Abstract: Roofing shingles are disclosed that are capable of self-adhering to a roof deck or underlayment and/or other roofing shingles and that require few or no mechanical fasteners to remain attached to the roof. By appropriate positioning of sealant lines on the shingle, direct adhesion between the shingle and the roof deck or underlayment and/or other roofing shingles can be achieved. If the shingle is laminated, the layers may be mechanically attached with indentations in the common bond area. The nail zone of the shingle may be visually indicated with fines and/or one or more paint lines. A roofing system comprising a plurality of courses of the shingles is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Daniel E. Boss, Ming-Liang Shiao, James Svec, Chris Searcy, Nicholas Thurston
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Publication number: 20220282488Abstract: Roofing shingles are disclosed that are capable of self-adhering to a roof deck or underlayment and/or other roofing shingles and that require few or no mechanical fasteners to remain attached to the roof. By appropriate positioning of sealant lines on the shingle, direct adhesion between the shingle and the roof deck or underlayment and/or other roofing shingles can be achieved. If the shingle is laminated, the layers may be mechanically attached with indentations in the common bond area. The nail zone of the shingle may be visually indicated with fines and/or one or more paint lines. A roofing system comprising a plurality of courses of the shingles is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Daniel E. Boss, Ming-Liang Shiao, James Svec, Chris Searcy, Nicholas Thurston
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Patent number: 11352792Abstract: Roofing shingles are disclosed that are capable of self-adhering to a roof deck or underlayment and/or other roofing shingles and that require few or no mechanical fasteners to remain attached to the roof. By appropriate positioning of sealant lines on the shingle, direct adhesion between the shingle and the roof deck or underlayment and/or other roofing shingles can be achieved. If the shingle is laminated, the layers may be mechanically attached with indentations in the common bond area. The nail zone of the shingle may be visually indicated with fines and/or one or more paint lines. A roofing system comprising a plurality of courses of the shingles is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2019Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: BMIC LLCInventors: Daniel E. Boss, Ming-Liang Shiao, James Svec, Chris Searcy, Nicholas Thurston
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Patent number: 9588682Abstract: A thumb operated keyboard device provides a keyboard which can be held such that a user's thumbs are free and positioned to manipulate keys on the keyboard. The device includes a rectangular panel. Each of a plurality of keys is positioned on a front face of the panel. The panel is configured for operationally coupling to a computer such that the computer receives input from manipulation of the keys on the panel. Each of a plurality of pads is coupled to a peripheral edge of the panel. Each of the pads is positioned to extend around an associated corner of the panel to abut a user's fingers such that the panel is holdable in a stable position with the user's thumbs positioned proximate the front face to manipulate the keys. Alternatively, projections extend from a back face of the panel to facilitate holding the panel.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Inventor: Chris Searcy
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Publication number: 20160231926Abstract: A thumb operated keyboard device provides a keyboard which can be held such that a user's thumbs are free and positioned to manipulate keys on the keyboard. The device includes a rectangular panel. Each of a plurality of keys is positioned on a front face of the panel. The panel is configured for operationally coupling to a computer such that the computer receives input from manipulation of the keys on the panel. Each of a plurality of pads is coupled to a peripheral edge of the panel. Each of the pads is positioned to extend around an associated corner of the panel to abut a user's fingers such that the panel is holdable in a stable position with the user's thumbs positioned proximate the front face to manipulate the keys. Alternatively, projections extend from a back face of the panel to facilitate holding the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventor: Chris Searcy