Patents by Inventor Ethan Nelson McGraw

Ethan Nelson McGraw 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).

  • Sheet roofing with pre-taped seams and tape therefor
    Patent number: 10233646
    Abstract: According to one aspect, a roof membrane is provided. The roofing membrane includes a main body, a first adhesive material, and a second adhesive material. The first adhesive material is bonded to a top surface of the main body and positioned toward a first edge thereof. The second adhesive material is bonded to the top surface of the main body and positioned toward a second edge thereof. The second edge is positioned opposite the first edge such that the first and second adhesive materials are positioned toward opposite edges of the main body and the same surface thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Johns Manville
    Inventors: Ethan Nelson McGraw, Troy Furgal, Todd Nathan, Eric Alden Olson, Zebonie Sukle
  • SHEET ROOFING WITH PRE-TAPED SEAMS AND TAPE THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20160362894
    Abstract: According to one aspect, a roof membrane is provided. The roofing membrane includes a main body, a first adhesive material, and a second adhesive material. The first adhesive material is bonded to a top surface of the main body and positioned toward a first edge thereof. The second adhesive material is bonded to the top surface of the main body and positioned toward a second edge thereof. The second edge is positioned opposite the first edge such that the first and second adhesive materials are positioned toward opposite edges of the main body and the same surface thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Ethan Nelson McGraw, Troy Furgal, Todd Nathan, Eric Alden Olson, Zebonie Sukle
  • Sheet roofing with pre-taped seams and tape therefor
    Patent number: 9458633
    Abstract: According to one aspect, a roof membrane is provided. The roofing membrane includes a main body, a first adhesive material, and a second adhesive material. The first adhesive material is bonded to a top surface of the main body and positioned toward a first edge thereof. The second adhesive material is bonded to the top surface of the main body and positioned toward a second edge thereof. The second edge is positioned opposite the first edge such that the first and second adhesive materials are positioned toward opposite edges of the main body and the same surface thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Johns Manville
    Inventors: Ethan Nelson McGraw, Troy Furgal, Todd Nathan, Eric Alden Olson, Zebonie Sukle
  • SHEET ROOFING WITH PRE-TAPED SEAMS AND TAPE THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20160153193
    Abstract: According to one aspect, a roof membrane is provided. The roofing membrane includes a main body, a first adhesive material, and a second adhesive material. The first adhesive material is bonded to a top surface of the main body and positioned toward a first edge thereof. The second adhesive material is bonded to the top surface of the main body and positioned toward a second edge thereof. The second edge is positioned opposite the first edge such that the first and second adhesive materials are positioned toward opposite edges of the main body and the same surface thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Ethan Nelson McGraw, Troy Furgal, Todd Nathan, Eric Alden Olson, Zebonie Sukle
  • Sheet roofing with pre-taped seams and tape therefor
    Patent number: 9212488
    Abstract: According to one aspect, a roof membrane is provided. The roofing membrane includes a main body, a first adhesive material, and a second adhesive material. The first adhesive material is bonded to a top surface of the main body and positioned toward a first edge thereof. The second adhesive material is bonded to the top surface of the main body and positioned toward a second edge thereof. The second edge is positioned opposite the first edge such that the first and second adhesive materials are positioned toward opposite edges of the main body and the same surface thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Johns Manville
    Inventors: Ethan Nelson McGraw, Troy Furgal, Todd Nathan, Eric Alden Olson, Zebonie Sukle
  • Apparatus and methods for mounting a photovoltaic module on a roof
    Patent number: 8567154
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide systems, devices, and methods for mounting a photovoltaic module to a structure, such as a roof. An embodiment of a method for mounting a photovoltaic module to a structure may include providing a photovoltaic module, a first mounting device, and a second mounting device. The first mounting device and the second mounting device may be coupled with the structure, such as a roofing membrane, so that opposing mounting channels of the respective devices face one another. The method may further include inserting a first edge of the photovoltaic module within the mounting channel of the first mounting device and inserting a second edge of the photovoltaic module within the mounting channel of the second mounting device so that the photovoltaic module is disposed between the first mounting device and the second mounting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Johns Manville
    Inventors: Francis John Babineau, Jr., Ethan Nelson McGraw, Lester Mickel Aseere
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MOUNTING A PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE ON A ROOF
    Publication number: 20130220395
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide systems, devices, and methods for mounting a photovoltaic module to a structure, such as a roof. An embodiment of a method for mounting a photovoltaic module to a structure may include providing a photovoltaic module, a first mounting device, and a second mounting device. The first mounting device and the second mounting device may be coupled with the structure, such as a roofing membrane, so that opposing mounting channels of the respective devices face one another. The method may further include inserting a first edge of the photovoltaic module within the mounting channel of the first mounting device and inserting a second edge of the photovoltaic module within the mounting channel of the second mounting device so that the photovoltaic module is disposed between the first mounting device and the second mounting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventors: Francis John Babineau, JR., Ethan Nelson McGraw, Lester Mickel Aseere