Patents by Inventor Robert M. Garrity

Robert M. Garrity 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).

  • High wind fence system
    Patent number: 7523921
    Abstract: The present invention provides a fence system for homes, buildings and the like. The fence system according to the instant invention includes panels constructed and arranged to be pivoted between a vertical orientation and a horizontal orientation. When connected to permanently mounted posts in a vertical orientation, the fence panels may be utilized for privacy and/or security. Pivoting the panels to horizontal position during storms, such as hurricanes, reduces or eliminates the damage caused to the fence by high winds and/or wind-borne debris.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Inventor: Robert M. Garrity
  • HIGH WIND FENCE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080173855
    Abstract: The present invention provides a fence system for homes, buildings and the like. The fence system according to the instant invention includes panels constructed and arranged to be pivoted between a vertical orientation and a horizontal orientation. When connected to permanently mounted posts in a vertical orientation, the fence panels may be utilized for privacy and/or security. Pivoting the panels to horizontal position during storms, such as hurricanes, reduces or eliminates the damage caused to the fence by high winds and/or wind-borne debris.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventor: Robert M. Garrity