Patents by Inventor Gerald A. Humphrey

Gerald A. Humphrey 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: 4355725
    Abstract: A joint device has a first tubular element suitable for receiving a horizontal member on which firewood is stacked. A second tubular element, joined to the first receives a vertical member for retaining the firewood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1982
    Inventor: Gerald A. Humphrey
  • Patent number: 4148164
    Abstract: A fascia board support comprises an angled piece of metal having a generally horizontal flange and a depending panel. A slit is provided in the panel which permits the horizontal flange to be bent and the central portion of the panel to overlap. In use, the support is placed on the exposed, squared end of a rafter. The flange is bent to provide a vertical part of the end of the rafter. The central portions of the panel become overlapped. The support is nailed to the rafter through holes in the overlapping portions. An index on the support permits the flange to be accurately bent for use with roofs of various pitches. The vertical part of the flange receives the fascia board, as by nailing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1979
    Inventor: Gerald A. Humphrey