Patents by Inventor John E. Church

John E. Church 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: 5619827
    Abstract: A flexible roofing membrane is attached around the perimeter edge of a roof by the interlocking cooperation of a continuous sheet metal cleat member and a continuous sheet metal locking member. The cleat member is secured to roof perimeter blocking by common fasteners which penetrate the cleat member. The loose edge of the roofing membrane is sandwiched between the cleat member and the locking member, which snaps into locking position within a sheltered cavity formed by the cleat member. The cleat-membrane-locking member assembly provides a water-tight flashing system at the roof edge as well as a means for anchoring the membrane to the roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1997
    Inventor: John E. Church
  • Patent number: 4641974
    Abstract: An improved aerosol can agitator is described. An unbalanced, multi-pronged, agitator aids in more complete more thorough mixing of the contents of an aerosol can. Additionally, paddle-like devices on some of the prongs are utilized to increase the surface area to which pigment and other settled contents may adhere. The use of additional surface area to which pigment and other settled contents may temporarily adhere to aids in the mixing of the pigment with the carrier as the agitator is propelled throughout the carrier within the aerosol can. The unbalanced agitator results in a random, unpredictable agitation pattern thus aiding in more thorough mixing of the entire contents of the can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1987
    Inventor: John E. Church