Patents by Inventor Russell H. Henk

Russell H. Henk 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).

  • Roof system and panel therefor
    Patent number: 5881501
    Abstract: This invention provides a panel assembly for buildings and the like comprising, in combination with structure supporting the assembly, an array of overlapping elongated metal panels, each panel including a lower edge, an upper flange, and a web including at least one outwardly protruding longitudinally extending stiffening rib. The stiffening rib adjacent the upper flange has an elongated longitudinally extending groove and an extended bearing portion for contacting the structure when the panel is fastened thereto. These ribs provide structural support without purlins, sheathing, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: Fabrel, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Guffey, Meredith W. Croucher, Jr., Michael A. Huizinga, Russell H. Henk
  • Building panel assembly
    Patent number: 5295338
    Abstract: This invention provides a panel assembly for buildings and the like comprising, in combination with structure supporting the assembly, an array of overlapping elongated metal panels, each panel including a lower edge, an upper flange, and a web including at least one outwardly protruding longitudinally extending stiffening rib. The stiffening rib adjacent the upper flange has an elongated longitudinally extending groove and an extended bearing portion for contacting the structure when the panel is fastened thereto. These ribs provide structural support without purlins, sheathing, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Assignee: Alcan Aluminum Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Guffey, Meredith W. Croucher, Jr., Michael A. Huizinga, Russell H. Henk