Patents by Inventor Henry Gembala

Henry Gembala 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: 6494007
    Abstract: An expansion joint curb assembly includes one or more pre-formed component structures fabricated from a non-corrosive, durable material. Each of the component structures include an anchoring flange for attachment to the roof structure, an upper flange defining a mounting base for attachment of various roofing components, such as expansion joint covers thereto, and an intermediate portion between the anchoring flange and the upper flange. The intermediate portion is provided with vent holes for venting gasses and moisture which accumulate within the roof structure, thereby reducing the likelihood of premature roof failure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Inventor: Henry Gembala
  • Publication number: 20020178671
    Abstract: An integral, pre-formed edge closure fabricated from a non-corrosive, durable material includes an anchoring flange for attachment to a roof structure, an upper flange, an intermediate panel spanning between the anchoring flange and the upper flange, a cant panel positioned at an acute angle relative to the upper flange to define a cant strip along a length of the edge closure, and a mounting strip above the cant panel for securing the edge closure to a concrete parapet or other adjoining vertical wall on a roof structure. The anchoring flange and upper flange are spaced apart for receiving a thickness of insulation of lightweight concrete therebetween. The intermediate panel is provided with vent holes for venting gasses and moisture which accumulate within the roof structure, thereby reducing the likelihood of premature roof failure. In one embodiment, the mounting strip extends vertically to a top plate and downwardly depending lip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventor: Henry Gembala
  • Patent number: 6421971
    Abstract: An integral, pre-formed edge closure fabricated from a non-corrosive, durable material includes an anchoring flange for attachment to a roof structure, an upper flange, an intermediate panel spanning between the anchoring flange and the upper flange, a cant panel positioned at an acute angle relative to the upper flange to define a cant strip along a length of the edge closure, and a mounting strip above the cant panel for securing the edge closure to a concrete parapet or other adjoining vertical wall on a roof structure. The anchoring flange and upper flange are spaced apart for receiving a thickness of insulation of lightweight concrete therebetween. The intermediate panel is provided with vent holes for venting gasses and moisture which accumulate within the roof structure, thereby reducing the likelihood of premature roof failure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Inventor: Henry Gembala
  • Patent number: 6378256
    Abstract: A wall closure for use in conjunction with a roof system is defined by an integral unit fabricated from a non-corrosive, durable material and having a generally M-shaped configuration to provide an anchoring flange for attachment to the top of a vertical wall or parapet, an upper flange defining a mounting base for attachment of a wall coping, and an intermediate portion between the anchoring flange and the upper flange creating depth therebetween for ventilation of the roof system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventor: Henry Gembala
  • Patent number: 6237293
    Abstract: The blocking assembly includes one or more pre-formed component structures fabricated from a non-corrosive, durable material, each of the component structures including an anchoring flange for attachment to the roof structure, an upper flange defining a mounting base for attachment of various roofing components, materials and/or equipment thereto, and an intermediate portion between the anchoring flange and the upper flange creating depth therebetween to accommodate insulation or lightweight concrete. The intermediate portion is provided with vent holes for venting gases and moisture which accumulate within the roof structure, thereby reducing the likelihood of premature roof failure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Inventor: Henry Gembala