Patents by Inventor Darrell Allen
Darrell Allen 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).
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Publication number: 20240227699Abstract: A license plate cover assembly for enhancing visibility of a license plate in all conditions includes a license plate mount is attachable to a rear of a vehicle thereby facilitating a license plate to be retained on the vehicle. The license plate mount has a ledge extending over the license plate thereby shielding the license plate from snow and freezing rain to facilitate the license plate to be clearly visible at all times. A light emitter is attached to the ledge to emit light outwardly from the ledge. The light emitter is oriented to face the license plate to illuminate the license plate at night.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2023Publication date: July 11, 2024Inventors: Darrell Allen, Cyrene Allen
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Publication number: 20210285244Abstract: A rooftop fall protection anchor that comprises a plate, an anchor connection coupled with a first side of the plate, and at least one member on a second side of the plate, the member being substantially perpendicular and proximate to the plate's edge, configured to attach to a single framing member. The plate and/or member(s) may have holes to accommodate fasteners. The anchor connection may have at least one opening to attach a connection device of a personal fall arrest system (PFAS). The anchor connection may be coupled to the plate by a post. The fall protection anchor may be part of a system that comprises perpendicular blocking, construction strapping, and roof sheathing, either alone or in combination.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2020Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Darrell Allen, Gary Hardy
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Patent number: 11118363Abstract: A rooftop fall protection anchor that comprises a plate, an anchor connection coupled with a first side of the plate, and at least one member on a second side of the plate, the member being substantially perpendicular and proximate to the plate's edge, configured to attach to a single framing member. The plate and/or member(s) may have holes to accommodate fasteners. The anchor connection may have at least one opening to attach a connection device of a personal fall arrest system (PFAS). The anchor connection may be coupled to the plate by a post. The fall protection anchor may be part of a system that comprises perpendicular blocking, construction strapping, and roof sheathing, either alone or in combination.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2020Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Inventors: Darrell Allen, Gary Hardy
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Publication number: 20200346596Abstract: A blocker for preventing ice and snow from being collected on a license plate of a vehicle. The blocker has a first side, a second side and a top. The first side and the second side are triangular in shape and preferably substantially similar. The top is rectangular and is preferably eleven (11) inches in length. The top is coupled to the first side and the second side. The blocker is coupled to the license plate holder and thus protecting the license plate. There is a window in each of the first side, second side and top. The window in the first side and the window in the second side are triangular in shape and preferably translucent. The window in the top is rectangular in shape and preferably five and one-half (5.5) inches in length. The top may also have one or more solar panels to convert solar energy into electrical energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2019Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Darrell Allen, Cyrene Allen
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Patent number: 10415261Abstract: An outrigger beam support that comprises a fall protection anchor that comprises a plate, an anchor post coupled with a first side of the plate, and at least one member on a second side of the plate, the member being substantially perpendicular and spaced inwardly from the plate's perimeter, and the plate and/or member(s) may have holes to accommodate fasteners. The outrigger beam support further comprises a support post with a first end that operatively couples with the anchor post, and a second end of the support post is attached to a beam holder adapted to hold an outrigger support beam.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2019Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Inventors: Darrell Allen, Gary Hardy
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Publication number: 20190234086Abstract: An outrigger beam support that comprises a fall protection anchor that comprises a plate, an anchor post coupled with a first side of the plate, and at least one member on a second side of the plate, the member being substantially perpendicular and spaced inwardly from the plate's perimeter, and the plate and/or member(s) may have holes to accommodate fasteners. The outrigger beam support further comprises a support post with a first end that operatively couples with the anchor post, and a second end of the support post is attached to a beam holder adapted to hold an outrigger support beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Darrell Allen, Gary Hardy
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Patent number: 10358835Abstract: A rooftop fall protection anchor that comprises a plate, an anchor connection coupled with a first side of the plate, and at least one member on a second side of the plate, the member being substantially perpendicular and inboard of the plate's perimeter. The plate and/or member(s) may have holes to accommodate fasteners. The anchor connection may have at least one opening to attach a connection device of a personal fall arrest system (PFAS). The anchor connection may be coupled to the plate by a post.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2018Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Inventors: Darrell Allen, Gary Hardy
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Publication number: 20180363310Abstract: A rooftop fall protection anchor that comprises a plate, an anchor connection coupled with a first side of the plate, and at least one member on a second side of the plate, the member being substantially perpendicular and inboard of the plate's perimeter. The plate and/or member(s) may have holes to accommodate fasteners. The anchor connection may have at least one opening to attach a connection device of a personal fall arrest system (PFAS). The anchor connection may be coupled to the plate by a post.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Darrell Allen, Gary Hardy
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Patent number: 10053878Abstract: A rooftop fall protection anchor that comprises a horizontal plate, an anchor connection on the top of the horizontal plate, and at least one vertical member on the bottom of the horizontal plate. The horizontal plate and vertical member(s) are designed to butt against the building framing, and have holes to accommodate fasteners to attach the horizontal plate and vertical member(s) to the building framing. The anchor connection may have at least one opening to attach a connection device of a personal fall arrest system (PFAS).Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Inventors: Darrell Allen, Gary Hardy
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Publication number: 20180119439Abstract: A rooftop fall protection anchor that comprises a horizontal plate, an anchor connection on the top of the horizontal plate, and at least one vertical member on the bottom of the horizontal plate. The horizontal plate and vertical member(s) are designed to butt against the building framing, and have holes to accommodate fasteners to attach the horizontal plate and vertical member(s) to the building framing. The anchor connection may have at least one opening to attach a connection device of a personal fall arrest system (PFAS).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Darrell Allen, Gary Hardy
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Patent number: 9732534Abstract: A fall protection guardrail system and method used for construction of multi-story wood-framed buildings, which comprises a support bracket comprised of an attachment member and a pole support, and further comprises a pole with integrated rail supports. For a framed wall that is lying in a horizontal position, the support bracket is easily attached to a framing member of the framed wall, and the pole is inserted into the pole support. Then the framed wall is moved into the vertical position and secured to other framing. When the floor or roof is placed atop the framed wall, rails are inserted into the rail supports and secured. When the building is finished, the guardrail support system is easily removed, disassembled, and reusable. In some embodiments, a scaffolding frame may be attached to the support bracket, and the pole inserted into the scaffolding frame.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2016Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Inventors: Darrell Allen, Gary Hardy
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Publication number: 20170106814Abstract: The License Plate Protectors purpose is to protect the License Plate from all sorts of debri, snow, ice, mud build-up and unwanted pictures.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventor: Darrell Allen
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Publication number: 20160298346Abstract: A fall protection guardrail system and method used for construction of multi-story wood-framed buildings, which comprises a support bracket comprised of an attachment member and a pole support, and further comprises a pole with integrated rail supports. For a framed wall that is lying in a horizontal position, the support bracket is easily attached to a framing member of the framed wall, and the pole is inserted into the pole support. Then the framed wall is moved into the vertical position and secured to other framing. When the floor or roof is placed atop the framed wall, rails are inserted into the rail supports and secured. When the building is finished, the guardrail support system is easily removed, disassembled, and reusable. In some embodiments, a scaffolding frame may be attached to the support bracket, and the pole inserted into the scaffolding frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Darrell Allen, Gary Hardy
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Patent number: 9371666Abstract: A fall protection guardrail system and method used for construction of multi-story wood-framed buildings, which comprises a support bracket comprised of an attachment member and a pole support, and further comprises a pole with integrated rail supports. For a framed wall that is lying in a horizontal position, the support bracket is easily attached to a framing member of the framed wall, and the pole is inserted into the pole support. Then the framed wall is moved into the vertical position and secured to other framing. When the floor or roof is placed atop the framed wall, rails are inserted into the rail supports and secured. When the building is finished, the guardrail support system is easily removed, disassembled, and reusable. In some embodiments, a scaffolding frame may be attached to the support bracket, and the pole inserted into the scaffolding frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2015Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Inventors: Darrell Allen, Gary Hardy
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Publication number: 20150275533Abstract: A fall protection guardrail system and method used for construction of multi-story wood-framed buildings, which comprises a support bracket comprised of an attachment member and a pole support, and further comprises a pole with integrated rail supports. For a framed wall that is lying in a horizontal position, the support bracket is easily attached to a framing member of the framed wall, and the pole is inserted into the pole support. Then the framed wall is moved into the vertical position and secured to other framing. When the floor or roof is placed atop the framed wall, rails are inserted into the rail supports and secured. When the building is finished, the guardrail support system is easily removed, disassembled, and reusable. In some embodiments, a scaffolding frame may be attached to the support bracket, and the pole inserted into the scaffolding frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Darrell Allen, Gary Hardy