Patents by Inventor David E. Whitesell

David E. Whitesell 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: 5159859
    Abstract: A tool is provided for lifting and rolling for removal ordinary roofing shingles which have been nailed on roofs. The tool comprises an articulated, elongated handle having upper and lower sections joined at an intermediate pivot, the lower section angled forwardly, out of alignment with respect to the upper section. The pivot permits relative pivotal movement of the lower section with respect to the upper section to vary the angle it makes therewith. Means are provided to secure the lower section at an angle within a range of angles with respect to the upper section. A flat blade is secured to the free end of the lower section for slipping beneath shingles, for lifting and rolling thereof. The blade comprises a plurality of spaced tines extending in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the lower section. The tool according to the present invention provides a construction of shingle lifting tool which will facilitate the lifting and rolling of ordinary roofing shingles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1992
    Inventor: David E. Whitesell