Patents by Inventor Kenneth W. Fletcher

Kenneth W. Fletcher 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).

  • Garage door reinforcement device
    Patent number: 6994144
    Abstract: The reinforcement device for bracing a building aperture cover, such as a garage door; automatically engages when the aperture cover is lowered and disengages when the door is raised. The device employs at least one upper anchoring element, cooperating with the door header, and one lower anchoring element, cooperating with the floor structure. Both the upper and lower elements are securely attached to aperture cover so that they effectively divide and support the span of the aperture cover against positive and negative wind loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Inventor: Kenneth W. Fletcher