Patents by Inventor Michael John McDonough

Michael John McDonough 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).

  • Roofing components comprising a UV treated polyethylene thermoplastic and a method and an apparatus for manufacturing the same
    Patent number: 10704266
    Abstract: A roofing component formed of polyethylene thermoplastic treated to prevent degradation due to exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light and an apparatus and method of forming the same. The UV treatment may include one or more of a UV absorber and a UV inhibitor. In one embodiment, the UV absorber comprises carbon black that is mixed with the polyethylene thermoplastic. The roofing component can comprise step flashing or a shingle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Inventor: Michael John McDonough
  • Roofing components comprising a UV treated polyethylene thermoplastic and a method and an apparatus for manufacturing the same
    Patent number: 10156075
    Abstract: A roofing component formed of polyethylene thermoplastic treated to prevent degradation due to exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light and an apparatus and method of forming the same. The UV treatment may include one or more of a UV absorber and a UV inhibitor. In one embodiment, the UV absorber comprises carbon black that is mixed with the polyethylene thermoplastic. The roofing component may comprise step flashing or a shingle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Inventor: Michael John McDonough