Patents by Inventor Charles F. Garrison

Charles F. Garrison 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: 7043882
    Abstract: A light transmitting panel of the type for connecting within a metal roofing system is provided. The light transmitting panel includes a translucent panel, a metal panel and a linear coefficient buffer therebetween to allow the respective panels to expand and contract with respect to the other without loss of containment or seal The light transmitting panel is formed so as to substantially match the configuration and the strength characteristics of the roofing system into which it is installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Inventors: Larry Gumpert, Charles F. Garrison
  • Patent number: 6775951
    Abstract: A light transmitting panel of the type for connecting within a metal roofing system is provided. The light transmitting panel includes a translucent panel, a metal panel and a linear coefficient buffer therebetween to allow the repective panels to expand and contract with respect to the other without loss of containment or seal. The light transmitting panel is formed so as to substantially match the configuration and the strength characteristics of the roofing system into which it is installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Inventors: Larry Gumpert, Charles F. Garrison
  • Publication number: 20020026756
    Abstract: A light transmitting panel of the type for connecting within a metal roofing system is provided. The light transmitting panel includes a translucent panel, a metal panel and a linear coefficient buffer therebetween to allow the respective panels to expand and contract with respect to the other without loss of containment or seal. The light transmitting panel is formed so as to substantially match the configuration and the strength characteristics of the roofing system into which it is installed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2001
    Publication date: March 7, 2002
    Inventors: Larry Gumpert, Charles F. Garrison
  • Patent number: 6079166
    Abstract: A roof ventilation system of the type for venting air from under a roof and preventing water, debris and pests from penetrating the ventilation system and entering the interior of the structure is provided. The roof closure vent system includes: a structure having a sloped metal roof having a ridge slot formed along substantially the length of a roof ridge permitting ventilation from the interior under said roof to the exterior; and a ridge closure vent positioned adjacent each longitudinal side of said ridge slot extending substantially along the length thereof fastened between said roof and a ridge panel, in place of the ridge closure vent or in combination therewith is a eave closure vent connected beneath said roof substantially along the length of an eave of said roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignee: Charles F. Garrison
    Inventors: Dwayne L. Mason, Charles F. Garrison
  • Patent number: 5826383
    Abstract: A roof ventilation system of the type for venting air from under a roof and preventing water, debris and pests from penetrating the ventilation system and entering the interior of the structure is provided. The roof closure vent system includes: a structure having a sloped metal roof having a ridge slot formed along substantially the length of a roof ridge permitting ventilation from the interior under said roof to the exterior; and a ridge closure vent positioned adjacent each longitudinal side of said ridge slot extending substantially along the length thereof fastened between said roof and a ridge panel, in place of the ridge closure vent or in combination therewith is a eave closure vent connected beneath said roof substantially along the length of an eave of said roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Inventor: Charles F. Garrison