Patents by Inventor Gerald Dolata

Gerald Dolata 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).

  • Energy saving and endurance log for a log building
    Patent number: 4649683
    Abstract: An energy saving and endurance log system for a log building in which each log is provided with a weather shield for abutting end joints and are provided with a longitudinal drip shield that extends down over a portion of an adjacent lower log to prevent weather and moisture from entering the connection between adjacent logs. A vertical support extends down through centered holes from the rafters to the foundation to which the rafters are connected and which provide added strength to the walls formed by the logs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1987
    Inventor: Gerald Dolata