Patents by Inventor L. Allen

L. Allen 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).

  • Publication number: 20060168902
    Abstract: A flashing and method for installing a window or other portal in a wall opening is provided. The flashing includes a base member with first and second portions that are angled so that an outer surface of the first portion can be disposed against a sill of the opening and an outer surface of the second portion can be disposed against one of the jambs of the opening. A front face plate of the flashing extends perpendicularly from the first and second portions of the base member, and a plurality of channels in the base member are structured to direct water toward and through the front face plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventor: L. Allen
  • Publication number: 20060156639
    Abstract: A flexible flashing and method for installing a window or other portal in a wall opening is provided. The flashing includes a base member with a plurality of channels that are structured to direct water therefrom. A face plate of the flashing, which extends from the base member, defines slots such that the flashing can be curved or flexed to correspond to a curved portion of the wall opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2004
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventor: L. Allen
  • Publication number: 20060143994
    Abstract: A flexible flashing and method for manufacturing and installing the flashing at a window or other portal in a wall opening is provided. The flashing includes a base member with a plurality of channels that are structured to direct water therefrom, and a face plate extends from the base member. The flashing can be formed, e.g., by a molding operation, and then supported and cooled in a curved configuration. For example, the flashing can be supported in a jig in a configuration that is curved about a first axis that is perpendicular to an axis about which the flashing is curved during installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2005
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventor: L. Allen
  • Publication number: 20050183345
    Abstract: A flashing and associated assembly and method for directing water along an interface between a roof and a wall are provided. The flashing, which can be formed as a unitary molded plastic member, has an angled configuration. In particular, a roof portion of the flashing is configured to be disposed on the roof, and first and second flanges extend perpendicularly from the roof portion to define a continuous passage for receiving water. The flanges define an obtuse angle therebetween so that when one flange is disposed against the wall the other flange is configured to direct water flowing along the passage away from the wall. The flashing can be reversible so that the same flashing can be selectively installed at wall-roof interfaces of different configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventor: L. Allen
  • Publication number: 20050166470
    Abstract: A flashing and method for installing a window or other portal in a wall opening is provided. The flashing includes a base member with first and second portions that are angled so that an outer surface of the first portion can be disposed against a sill of the opening and an outer surface of the second portion can be disposed against one of the jambs of the opening. A front face plate of the flashing extends perpendicularly from the first and second portions of the base member, and a plurality of channels in the base member are structured to direct water toward and through the front face plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventor: L. Allen
  • Publication number: 20050166471
    Abstract: A flashing and method for installing a window or other portal in a wall opening is provided. The flashing includes a base member with first and second portions that are angled so that an outer surface of the first portion can be disposed against a sill of the opening and an outer surface of the second portion can be disposed against one of the jambs of the opening. A front face plate of the flashing extends perpendicularly from the first and second portions of the base member, and a plurality of channels in the base member are structured to direct water toward and through the front face plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventor: L. Allen