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).

  • Patent number: 12674591
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2026
    Assignee: MARCO INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: Robert P. Harris, Robert C. Carnick
  • 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: 20250003222
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2023
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Inventor: Robert P. HARRIS
  • Publication number: 20240239972
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2023
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Inventors: Robert P. HARRIS, Marlene GOMEZ
  • 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: 20240003560
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: George ALLASTER, Albert ROBIDA, Neil WESTGARTH, Robert P. HARRIS
  • 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: 11577898
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: WestRock MWV, LLC
    Inventors: Robert P. Harris, James D. Knotts
  • Publication number: 20210238858
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Mark D. Polumbus, Daniel Housley, Robert P. Harris
  • Publication number: 20210070517
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Robert P. Harris, James D. Knotts
  • Publication number: 20200208407
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Mark D. Polumbus, Daniel Housley, Robert P. Harris
  • Patent number: 10590654
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Marco Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark D. Polumbus, Daniel Housley, Robert P. Harris
  • Publication number: 20160251857
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Mark D. Polumbus, Daniel Housley, Robert P. Harris
  • Patent number: 9334655
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: MARCO INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Mark D. Polumbus, Daniel Housley, Robert P. Harris
  • Patent number: 8276331
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Marco Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark D. Polumbus, Daniel Housley, Robert P. Harris
  • Publication number: 20120011790
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: Marco Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark D. Polumbus, Daniel Housley, Robert P. Harris