Patents by Inventor Merritt Chamberlin

Merritt Chamberlin 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).

  • Retrofit roof assembly
    Patent number: 8371083
    Abstract: Disclosed is a retrofit arrangement for securing a new roof structure above an already existing roof structure. The system uses thermal blocks placed crosswise between the ribs on the existing roof structure. Above a series of these thermal blocks, a longitudinal support strip is provided onto which a plurality of clips can be fastened. The blocks provide thermal resistance, and enable a reduction in number of fasteners required for assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Merritt Chamberlin, Randall L. Ahland, Mark Tender