Patents by Inventor Robert C. Carnick

Robert C. Carnick 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).

  • Patent number: 12601514
    Abstract: A roof ventilation system and the method of its use and construction are disclosed. The roof ventilation system may include a base including a base flashing, a throat extending from the base flashing, and a baffle extending at an acute angle relative to the throat. The roof ventilation system may further include a hood coupled to the base to create a passageway for air between the hood and the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: MARCO INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Vallery, Robert P. Harris, Neil Westgarth, Robert C. Carnick, George Allaster
  • Publication number: 20260043561
    Abstract: A ventilation system for a tile roof includes an elongated vent body defining a channel and securing features integrated with and extending from each side of the elongated vent body, where the securing features are configured to engage with a roof deck of the tile roof. The ventilation system further includes a support member received in the channel of the elongated vent body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2025
    Publication date: February 12, 2026
    Inventors: Christopher VALLERY, Robert P. HARRIS, Robert C. CARNICK, Neil WESTGARTH, George ALLASTER
  • Patent number: 12474071
    Abstract: A ventilation system for a tile roof includes an elongated vent body defining a channel and securing features integrated with and extending from each side of the elongated vent body, where the securing features are configured to engage with a roof deck of the tile roof. The ventilation system further includes a support member received in the channel of the elongated vent body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2025
    Assignee: MARCO INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Vallery, Robert P. Harris, Robert C. Carnick, Neil Westgarth, George Allaster
  • Publication number: 20240183549
    Abstract: A sleeved tile roof ridge vent (STRV) and the method of its use and construction are disclosed. The STRV may include a vent body including one or more holes and a perforated barrier coupled to the vent body to cover the one or more holes. The STRV further includes a splash guard coupled to the perforated barrier to limit debris, such as wind driven rain, from entering through perforations in the perforated barrier. Additional systems and methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Robert P. Harris, Robert C. Carnick
  • Publication number: 20240183550
    Abstract: A roof ventilation system and the method of its use and construction are disclosed. The roof ventilation system may include a base including a base flashing, a throat extending from the base flashing, and a baffle extending at an acute angle relative to the throat. The roof ventilation system may further include a hood coupled to the base to create a passageway for air between the hood and the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2023
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher VALLERY, Robert P. HARRIS, Neil WESTGARTH, Robert C. CARNICK, George ALLASTER
  • Publication number: 20240175588
    Abstract: A slant back off-ridge roof vent and the method of its use and construction are disclosed. A ventilation system may include a base flashing portion and a hood fitting over the base flashing portion. The base flashing portion may include an integral cylindrical chimney portion formed out of the base flashing. The hood may include a top surface, a slant back portion extending from the top surface to a tab connecting the hood to the base flashing portion, and three sidewalls extending from the top surface to the base flashing. At least one of the three sidewalls may include integrally pierced louvers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Robert P. HARRIS, Robert C. CARNICK
  • Publication number: 20230243528
    Abstract: A ventilation system for a tile roof includes an elongated vent body defining a channel and securing features integrated with and extending from each side of the elongated vent body, where the securing features are configured to engage with a roof deck of the tile roof. The ventilation system further includes a support member received in the channel of the elongated vent body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher VALLERY, Robert P. HARRIS, Robert C. CARNICK, Neil WESTGARTH, George ALLASTER
  • Patent number: 4986034
    Abstract: An adjustable door frame assembly includes a frame member adapted to fit in a portion of the interior periphery of a door opening and including a raised hat portion having at least one spring clip retained therein. The assembly further includes a trim portion adapted to be slidably retained by the clip so as to allow for expansion of the frame assembly to accommodate a variety of wall thicknesses and irregularities.The frame assembly may be utilized in conjunction with pre-hung doors and is equally well adapted for use with windows, screens and other such items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1991
    Assignee: Copco Door Company
    Inventors: Gary Mozuras, Dennis Perliski, Robert C. Carnick