Patents by Inventor Robert P. Harris
Robert P. Harris 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).
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Patent number: 12674591Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 30, 2023Date of Patent: July 7, 2026Assignee: MARCO INDUSTRIES INC.Inventors: Robert P. Harris, Robert C. Carnick
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Patent number: 12601514Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 28, 2023Date of Patent: April 14, 2026Assignee: MARCO INDUSTRIES INC.Inventors: Christopher Vallery, Robert P. Harris, Neil Westgarth, Robert C. Carnick, George Allaster
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Publication number: 20260043561Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2025Publication date: February 12, 2026Inventors: Christopher VALLERY, Robert P. HARRIS, Robert C. CARNICK, Neil WESTGARTH, George ALLASTER
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Patent number: 12474071Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 1, 2023Date of Patent: November 18, 2025Assignee: MARCO INDUSTRIES INC.Inventors: Christopher Vallery, Robert P. Harris, Robert C. Carnick, Neil Westgarth, George Allaster
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Publication number: 20250003222Abstract: A universal tile roof ridge vent (UTRV) and the method of its use and construction are disclosed. The UTRV may include a vent body including one or more holes, a perforated barrier, such as coupled to the vent body, and a nonwoven polyester baffle to cover the one or more holes. The UTRV may include a hood coupled to the body, along with two mortar stops and two end braces. The multiple barrier system limits debris, such as wind driven rain, from entering the vent body and attic.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2023Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventor: Robert P. HARRIS
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Publication number: 20240239972Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to formulations for, and methods of making and using, a roof ridge vent material having no or a low amount of formaldehyde. Compositions for making the material include at least one polyester fiber and a binder mix. The binder mix includes at least one acrylic emulsion, at least one fire retardant, at least one surfactant, at least one defoaming agent, and water.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2023Publication date: July 18, 2024Inventors: Robert P. HARRIS, Marlene GOMEZ
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Publication number: 20240183549Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2023Publication date: June 6, 2024Inventors: Robert P. Harris, Robert C. Carnick
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Publication number: 20240183550Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2023Publication date: June 6, 2024Inventors: Christopher VALLERY, Robert P. HARRIS, Neil WESTGARTH, Robert C. CARNICK, George ALLASTER
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Publication number: 20240175588Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2023Publication date: May 30, 2024Inventors: Robert P. HARRIS, Robert C. CARNICK
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Publication number: 20240003560Abstract: A tile roof ridge vent and the method of its use and construction are disclosed. The ridge vent may include an elongated vent body including a flange extending from a side of the body and configured to engage a roof deck, and one or more vent openings defined in the vent body. The ridge vent may further include a first barrier to intrusion of a first element to the vent openings and a second barrier to intrusion of a second element to the vent openings. The ridge vent may further include a perforated closure and an end cap pitch gauge. Additional systems and methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: George ALLASTER, Albert ROBIDA, Neil WESTGARTH, Robert P. HARRIS
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Publication number: 20230243528Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Christopher VALLERY, Robert P. HARRIS, Robert C. CARNICK, Neil WESTGARTH, George ALLASTER
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Patent number: 11577898Abstract: A packaging comprising: (a) an outer card having one or more cavities; and (b) one or more blister cards housed within the one or more cavities, wherein the one or more blister cards are removable from the one or more cavities so that the one or more blister cards are disposable separate from the outer card.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: WestRock MWV, LLCInventors: Robert P. Harris, James D. Knotts
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Publication number: 20210238858Abstract: A roofing system in a building structure having a ridge vent includes strips of composite material having a base material adapted to form a hermetic seal with the top surface of a roofing section and recesses in a top surface in which an air permeable material can be positioned. A strip is applied to roof sections adjacent to each side of a ridge vent so that a ridge cap can overlay the strips in spaced relation from the underlying roof sections and be sealingly secured to the roof sections. The strip material establishes a barrier between the ridge cap and the roof sections through which air can pass, but through which the passage of rain and insects is inhibited.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Inventors: Mark D. Polumbus, Daniel Housley, Robert P. Harris
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Publication number: 20210070517Abstract: A packaging comprising: (a) an outer card having one or more cavities; and (b) one or more blister cards housed within the one or more cavities, wherein the one or more blister cards are removable from the one or more cavities so that the one or more blister cards are disposable separate from the outer card.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Robert P. Harris, James D. Knotts
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Publication number: 20200208407Abstract: A roofing system in a building structure having a ridge vent includes strips of composite material having a base material adapted to form a hermetic seal with the top surface of a roofing section and recesses in a top surface in which an air permeable material can be positioned. A strip is applied to roof sections adjacent to each side of a ridge vent so that a ridge cap can overlay the strips in spaced relation from the underlying roof sections and be sealingly secured to the roof sections. The strip material establishes a barrier between the ridge cap and the roof sections through which air can pass, but through which the passage of rain and insects is inhibited.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2020Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: Mark D. Polumbus, Daniel Housley, Robert P. Harris
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Patent number: 10590654Abstract: A roofing system in a building structure having a ridge vent includes strips of composite material having a base material adapted to form a hermetic seal with the top surface of a roofing section and recesses in a top surface in which an air permeable material can be positioned. A strip is applied to roof sections adjacent to each side of a ridge vent so that a ridge cap can overlay the strips in spaced relation from the underlying roof sections and be sealingly secured to the roof sections. The strip material establishes a barrier between the ridge cap and the roof sections through which air can pass, but through which the passage of rain and insects is inhibited.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Marco Industries, Inc.Inventors: Mark D. Polumbus, Daniel Housley, Robert P. Harris
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Publication number: 20160251857Abstract: A roofing system in a building structure having a ridge vent includes strips of composite material having a base material adapted to form a hermetic seal with the top surface of a roofing section and recesses in a top surface in which an air permeable material can be positioned. A strip is applied to roof sections adjacent to each side of a ridge vent so that a ridge cap can overlay the strips in spaced relation from the underlying roof sections and be sealingly secured to the roof sections. The strip material establishes a barrier between the ridge cap and the roof sections through which air can pass, but through which the passage of rain and insects is inhibited.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Mark D. Polumbus, Daniel Housley, Robert P. Harris
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Patent number: 9334655Abstract: A roofing system in a building structure having a ridge vent includes strips of composite material having a base material adapted to form a hermetic seal with the top surface of a roofing section and recesses in a top surface in which an air permeable material can be positioned. A strip is applied to roof sections adjacent to each side of a ridge vent so that a ridge cap can overlay the strips in spaced relation from the underlying roof sections and be sealingly secured to the roof sections. The strip material establishes a barrier between the ridge cap and the roof sections through which air can pass, but through which the passage of rain and insects is inhibited.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2012Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: MARCO INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Mark D. Polumbus, Daniel Housley, Robert P. Harris
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Patent number: 8276331Abstract: A roofing system in a building structure having a ridge vent includes strips of composite material having a base material adapted to form a hermetic seal with the top surface of a roofing section and recesses in a top surface in which an air permeable material can be positioned. A strip is applied to roof sections adjacent to each side of a ridge vent so that a ridge cap can overlay the strips in spaced relation from the underlying roof sections and be sealingly secured to the roof sections. The strip material establishes a barrier between the ridge cap and the roof sections through which air can pass, but through which the passage of rain and insects is inhibited.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2011Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Marco Industries, Inc.Inventors: Mark D. Polumbus, Daniel Housley, Robert P. Harris
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Publication number: 20120011790Abstract: A roofing system in a building structure having a ridge vent includes strips of composite material having a base material adapted to form a hermetic seal with the top surface of a roofing section and recesses in a top surface in which an air permeable material can be positioned. A strip is applied to roof sections adjacent to each side of a ridge vent so that a ridge cap can overlay the strips in spaced relation from the underlying roof sections and be sealingly secured to the roof sections. The strip material establishes a barrier between the ridge cap and the roof sections through which air can pass, but through which the passage of rain and insects is inhibited.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: Marco Industries, Inc.Inventors: Mark D. Polumbus, Daniel Housley, Robert P. Harris