Patents by Inventor Dennis P. Markey

Dennis P. Markey 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: 5937591
    Abstract: The present invention relates to building constructions which are relatively inexpensive and easy to assemble. Under a first embodiment, a building construction comprised of a lower portion and an upper portion wherein the lower portion includes a plurality of walls having a radially outwardly extending top plate which serves to support the upper portion of the building and assists in providing the building with an exaggerated eave is disclosed. Under a second embodiment, the building construction includes a plurality of inner and outer frame members wherein the outer frame members serve the additional function of a trim assembly. As the building constructions of the present invention are relatively easy to construct, the building constructions can be sold as a kit for construction by individuals having relatively little experience in the construction field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Handy Home Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis P. Markey
  • Patent number: 5666766
    Abstract: The present invention relates to building constructions which are relatively inexpensive and easy to assemble. Under a first embodiment, a building construction comprised of a lower portion and an upper portion wherein the lower portion includes a plurality of walls having a radially outwardly extending top plate which serves to support the upper portion of the building and assists in providing the building with an exaggerated eave is disclosed. Under a second embodiment, the building construction includes a plurality of inner and outer frame members wherein the outer frame members serve the additional function of a trim assembly. As the building constructions of the present invention are relatively easy to construct, the building constructions can be sold as a kit for construction by individuals having relatively little experience in the construction field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Assignee: Handy Home Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis P. Markey
  • Patent number: 5551371
    Abstract: A pet enclosure has a generally hollow box shaped base and a roof which is hingedly attached to the base. The hinged roof allows simplified access to the interior of the pet enclosure for cleaning, whelping or the like. The roof of the pet enclosure includes a chimney within which is located a passive vent which can be opened or closed to allow air flow through the pet enclosure to be controlled. A further embodiment of the pet enclosure includes an optional plastic curtain door and/or a solar powered vent fan which replaces the passive vent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Handy Home Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis P. Markey, Joe Pietranton, Nick Nagy, Rick Garton, Philip Swinhart, Ron Rensberger, Walter Herbst
  • Patent number: 4501103
    Abstract: A building construction comprised of front and rear planar supports having purlins spanning between the supports and attached to the supports by hangers attached to the outside surfaces of the supports, i.e. the surface of the support opposite the surface generally adjacent to the purlin. The hanger comprises a seat to which each purlin is connected, and two arms integrally secured to the seat. The arms include integrally formed nails which attach to the surface opposite the surface adjacent to the seat portion of the hanger. Notches are included at the periphery of the support through which the arms of the hangers are hung. The method of construction involves setting up a floor, attaching and bracing the planar supports, hanging and attaching the purlins, taking away the braces, and adding the roof, sidewalls, and the other parts to provide a building construction to be used as a storage hut or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1985
    Assignee: Marco Wood Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis P. Markey, George J. Rosen
  • Patent number: 4425742
    Abstract: A building construction comprised of front and rear planar supports having purlins spanning between the supports and attached to the supports by hangers attached to the outside surfaces of the supports, i.e. the surface of the support opposite the surface generally adjacent to the purlin. The hanger comprises a seat to which each purlin is connected, and two arms integrally secured to the seat. The arms include integrally formed nails which attach to the surface opposite the surface adjacent to the seat portion of the hanger. Notches are included at the periphery of the support through which the arms of the hangers are hung. The method of construction involves setting up a floor, attaching and bracing the planar supports, hanging and attaching the purlins, taking away the braces, and adding the roof, sidewalls, and other parts to provide a building construction to be used as a storage hut or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1984
    Assignee: Markey Brothers Co.
    Inventors: Dennis P. Markey, George J. Rosen
  • Patent number: D332332
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Assignee: Handy Home Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis P. Markey