Patents by Inventor Sherman Leon McGlothlin

Sherman Leon McGlothlin 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).

  • Roof with ridge vent brace
    Patent number: 8291655
    Abstract: A brace for securing roof decking adjacent a roof ridge vent takes the form of an elongated channel, preferably a metal J-shaped channel, with the brace being wrapped around the upper edge portion of the roof decking at the roof ridge. The brace stiffens and carries the weight of the roof decking between the roof trusses or rafters, allowing an unobstructed flow of ventilation air under the decking and preventing bowing of the roof decking. The brace is at least partially covered by a line of shingles and then mounting flange portions of a ridge vent extend over each of the brace, decking edge and shingles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Inventor: Sherman Leon McGlothlin
  • Roof with Ridge Vent Brace
    Publication number: 20110209423
    Abstract: A brace for securing roof decking adjacent a roof ridge vent takes the than of an elongated channel, preferably a metal J-shaped channel, with the brace being wrapped around the upper edge portion of the roof decking at the roof ridge. The brace stiffens and carries the weight of the roof decking between the roof trusses or rafters, allowing an unobstructed flow of ventilation air under the decking and preventing bowing of the roof decking. The brace is at least partially covered by a line of shingles and then mounting flange portions of a ridge vent extend over each of the brace, decking edge and shingles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Inventor: Sherman Leon McGlothlin