Patents by Inventor James W. Harter

James W. Harter 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).

  • Wall panel
    Patent number: 4561233
    Abstract: The wall panel includes a snap joint which permits hidden attachment of the wall panel to another wall panel. The joint permits the panel to be attached to building supports from inside or outside and permits easy attachment of liner panels, insulation, or the like. A projection on one panel abuts an angled leg of another panel to provide a secure snap engagement between the panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1985
    Assignee: Butler Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: James W. Harter, Gary S. Smagiel
  • Roof aperture system for selective collection and control of solar energy for building heating, cooling and daylighting
    Patent number: 4418684
    Abstract: The amount of building heating, cooling and daylighting is controlled by at least one pair of solar energy passing panels, with each panel of the pair of panels being exposed to a separate direction of sun incidence. A shutter-shade combination is associated with each pair of panels and the shutter is connected to the shade so that rectilinear movement of the shutter causes pivotal movement of the shade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1983
    Assignee: Butler Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: William J. Sanders, Marvin K. Snyder, James W. Harter
  • Sealing element for corrugated panel assemblies
    Patent number: 4014148
    Abstract: An element for sealing end voids of corrugated roof panels. The element is shaped and sized to correspond to the shape and size of the corrugated panel end void, and comprises a flexible body having a flange thereon. The flange is grooved for mastic application. An alignment prong cooperates with alignment means in a building structural element so that the element is properly oriented in the end void, and stiffening ribs produce the desired amount of rigidity for the element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1977
    Assignee: Butler Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: James W. Harter
  • Corrugation end stop for roofs
    Patent number: D244461
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1977
    Assignee: Butler Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: James W. Harter