Patents by Inventor James B. Ford

James B. Ford 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).

  • ROOF SHINGLE DAMAGE IDENTIFICATION CLIP, SYSTEM, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20240011297
    Abstract: In accordance with a version, one or more identification clips, identification clip systems, and methods are provided which safely attach to and identify a plurality of damaged shingles to visually demonstrate and ascertain the extent of roof damage from a distance, particularly from the perspective of someone standing on the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: James B. Ford, Eric Edward Hunter Evans
  • Roof shingle damage identification clip, system, and methods
    Patent number: 11686100
    Abstract: In accordance with a version, one or more identification clips, identification clip systems, and methods are provided which safely attach to and identify a plurality of damaged shingles to visually demonstrate and ascertain the extent of roof damage from a distance, particularly from the perspective of someone standing on the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Inventors: James B. Ford, Eric Edward Hunter Evans
  • ROOF SHINGLE DAMAGE IDENTIFICATION CLIP, SYSTEM, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20210348392
    Abstract: In accordance with a version, one or more identification clips, identification clip systems, and methods are provided which safely attach to and identify a plurality of damaged shingles to visually demonstrate and ascertain the extent of roof damage from a distance, particularly from the perspective of someone standing on the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: James B. Ford, Eric Edward Hunter Evans
  • Safety ladder
    Patent number: 10900282
    Abstract: A safety ladder for accessing the rooftop of a building structure is disclosed. In a version, the safety ladder comprises a first and second side rail extending between a lower free end and an upper free end; a plurality of horizontal rungs vertically disposed between the side rails; and a hinged roof portion operably positioned between the first and second side rails near the upper free end terminating at a top end, wherein the hinged roof portion rotates about a hinge axis between a default position and a forward rooftop position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Inventor: James B. Ford
  • SAFETY LADDER
    Publication number: 20180187486
    Abstract: A safety ladder for accessing the rooftop of a building structure is disclosed. In a version, the safety ladder comprises a first and second side rail extending between a lower free end and an upper free end; a plurality of horizontal rungs vertically disposed between the side rails; and a hinged roof portion operably positioned between the first and second side rails near the upper free end terminating at a top end, wherein the hinged roof portion rotates about a hinge axis between a default position and a forward rooftop position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: James B. Ford