Patents by Inventor Gary Edward Smith

Gary Edward Smith 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).

  • Steel roofing panel support
    Patent number: 6907701
    Abstract: A steel roofing panel support system is disclosed herein. The system generally includes a support element positioned on a roof surface, the support being configured to support at least a portion of a steel roof panel to be placed thereon. The support element may be cut from a block of expanded polystyrene such that the support is substantially wedge-shaped. A support element as disclosed herein may also be used in installations of steel panels over existing wood shakes or other roof surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Inventor: Gary Edward Smith
  • Steel roofing panel support
    Publication number: 20020189186
    Abstract: A steel roofing panel support system is disclosed herein. The system generally includes a support element positioned on a roof surface, the support being configured to support at least a portion of a steel roof panel to be placed thereon. The support element may be cut from a block of expanded polystyrene such that the support is substantially wedge-shaped. A support element as disclosed herein may also be used in installations of steel panels over existing wood shakes or other roof surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventor: Gary Edward Smith