Patents by Inventor G. Earl Vondergoltz

G. Earl Vondergoltz 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: 4694628
    Abstract: A metal building panel, such as a roof panel, has its longitudinal edges roll-formed to define integral male and female edge formations. Each edge formation includes an upstanding flange, a return flange angularly disposed with respect to the upstanding flange such that the distal portion of the return flange is spaced from the upstanding flange a distance greater than the distances other portions of the return flange are spaced from the upstanding flange. Each of the return flanges joins with a reentrant rib. The reentrant rib of the female edge formation joins with a return lip. Adjoining male and female edge formations of a pair of such panels may be readily inter-engaged to form a snap-lock connection. If desired, a further mechanically seamed lock may be obtained by the application of squeezing forces to the inter-engaged male and female edge formations of a pair of such panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1987
    Assignee: ECI Building Components, Inc.
    Inventors: G. Earl Vondergoltz, Milton E. Hammack