Patents by Inventor Douglas S. Gawoski

Douglas S. Gawoski 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).

  • Publication number: 20090223696
    Abstract: The exterior semi-recessed electrical junction box is used in conjunction with other building materials in the exterior walls of buildings to protect the building structure from water intrusion. A projecting flange integral to the junction box is sequenced with surrounding waterproofing materials to protect the opening made in wall sheathing for the junction box from water intrusion. A collar extending from the flange of the exterior semi-recessed electrical junction box accommodates various electrical devices and wall finish thickness, terminating with a flange for mounting and sealing a weatherproof junction box cover or electrical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventor: Douglas S. Gawoski
  • Publication number: 20070157528
    Abstract: Bendable ā€˜Zā€™ Head flashing is used in conjunction with other building materials above arched openings or components in the exterior walls of buildings to protect the building structure from water intrusion. Pre-formed notches in the vertically mounting flange allow the horizontal portion of the flashing to conform to arched or curved openings, the head of arch top window or door frames, and arched trim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventor: Douglas S. Gawoski