Patents by Inventor John L. Pierson

John L. Pierson 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: 10337188
    Abstract: An improved sub-structural roof construction component which provides support for exterior building metal roofing materials, which allows for standard components designed and manufactured in factory to be installed at jobsite, and which can accommodate variations required in the field. These framing components can be adjusted in field for height and can be rotated to fit the customer's roof design slope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Garland Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas G. Diamond, Qumrul Hasan, John L. Pierson
  • Publication number: 20180209150
    Abstract: An improved sub-structural roof construction component which provides support for exterior building metal roofing materials, which allows for standard components designed and manufactured in factory to be installed at jobsite, and which can accommodate variations required in the field. These framing components can be adjusted in field for height and can be rotated to fit the customer's roof design slope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas G. Diamond, Qumrul Hasan, John L. Pierson
  • Patent number: 10006205
    Abstract: An improved sub-structural roof construction component which provides support for exterior building metal roofing materials, which allows for standard components configured and manufactured in factory to be installed at jobsite, and which can accommodate variations required in the field. These framing components can be adjusted in field for height and can be rotated to fit the customer's roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Garland Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas G. Diamond, Qumrul Hasan, John L. Pierson
  • Publication number: 20170037630
    Abstract: An improved sub-structural roof construction component which provides support for exterior building metal roofing materials, which allows for standard components configured and manufactured in factory to be installed at jobsite, and which can accommodate variations required in the field. These framing components can be adjusted in field for height and can be rotated to fit the customer's roof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas G. Diamond, Qumrul Hasan, John L. Pierson
  • Patent number: 9541308
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for connecting solar panels to a roof system surface. The solar panels can be formed flexible or non-flexible solar panels that are at least partially attached to a roofing surface by use of a fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Garland Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John L. Pierson, Brian Lambert
  • Patent number: 8733035
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for connecting solar panels to a roof system surface. The solar panels are at least partially attached to a roofing surface by use of a fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Garland Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John L. Pierson, Brian Lambert
  • Patent number: 8171689
    Abstract: A roofing system formed of a plurality of support members secured to a load bearing roof deck. A plurality of roofing panels are positioned on the support members and are oriented to form overlapping joints between the panels. Sealant is positioned within the overlapping joints of the panels. A compression bar is positioned over the overlapping joints and is secured to the overlapping joints and support member by a fastener arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Garland Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John L. Pierson, Michael D. Huber, Thomas George Diamond
  • Patent number: 8127512
    Abstract: A roofing system formed of a plurality of support members secured to a load bearing roof deck. A plurality of roofing panels are positioned on the support members and are oriented to form overlapping joints between the panels. Sealant is positioned within the overlapping joints of the panels. A compression bar is positioned over the overlapping joints and is secured to the overlapping joints and support member by a fastener arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Garland Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John L. Pierson, Michael Huber, Jerome Thomson
  • Publication number: 20110232212
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for connecting solar panels to a roof system surface. The solar panels are at least partially attached to a roofing surface by use of a fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventors: John L. Pierson, Brian Lambert
  • Publication number: 20110203209
    Abstract: A roofing system formed of a plurality of support members secured to a load bearing roof deck. A plurality of roofing panels are positioned on the support members and are oriented to form overlapping joints between the panels. Sealant is positioned within the overlapping joints of the panels. A compression bar is positioned over the overlapping joints and is secured to the overlapping joints and support member by a fastener arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: JOHN L. PIERSON, Michael D. Huber, Thomas George Diamond
  • Patent number: 7963081
    Abstract: A roofing system formed of a plurality of support members secured to a load bearing roof deck. A plurality of roofing panels are positioned on the support members and are oriented to form overlapping joints between the panels. Sealant is positioned within the overlapping joints of the panels. A compression bar is positioned over the overlapping joints and is secured to the overlapping joints and support member by a fastener arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Garland Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John L. Pierson, Michael D. Huber, Thomas George Diamond
  • Publication number: 20100236542
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for connecting solar panels to a roof system surface. The solar panels can be formed flexible or non-flexible solar panels that are at least partially attached to a roofing surface by use of a fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventors: JOHN L. PIERSON, Brian Lambert
  • Publication number: 20100146898
    Abstract: A roofing system formed of a plurality of support members secured to a load bearing roof deck. A plurality of roofing panels are positioned on the support members and are oriented to form overlapping joints between the panels. Sealant is positioned within the overlapping joints of the panels. A compression bar is positioned over the overlapping joints and is secured to the overlapping joints and support member by a fastener arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: JOHN L. PIERSON, Michael D. Huber, Thomas George Diamond