Patents by Inventor Tim A. Lane

Tim A. Lane 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: 7861480
    Abstract: A subframe for retrofitting an existing roof with a new roof is disclosed. In some embodiments, the subframe comprises a base, a first and second longitudinal flanges, a first wall extending between the base and the first longitudinal flange, a second wall spaced apart from the first wall and extending between the base and the second longitudinal flange, and a traversely-oriented punch out passing through the base, the first wall and the second wall. The punch out is configured to receive a rib of the existing roof. Once installed on the existing roof and coupled to the new roof, the subframe and new roof form an enclosed, self-supporting structure with increased structural capacity and stability in comparison to conventional retrofitted roof systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Top-Hat Framing System, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Wendelburg, Tim A. Lane
  • Publication number: 20100275525
    Abstract: A roofing system for retrofitting an installed roof with a new roof and a coupling member, or clip, therefor. In some embodiments, the clip includes a housing adapted for slideable engagement with a subframe coupled to an installed roof panel and a rail adapted to couple with a new roof panel. The housing has a slot extending therethrough. The rail extends through the slot and is slideable relative to the housing within the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: Tophat Framing Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Wendelburg, Tim A. Lane
  • Publication number: 20080163573
    Abstract: A subframe for retrofitting an existing roof with a new roof is disclosed. In some embodiments, the subframe comprises a base, a first and second longitudinal flanges, a first wall extending between the base and the first longitudinal flange, a second wall spaced apart from the first wall and extending between the base and the second longitudinal flange, and a traversely-oriented punch out passing through the base, the first wall and the second wall. The punch out is configured to receive a rib of the existing roof. Once installed on the existing roof and coupled to the new roof, the subframe and new roof form an enclosed, self-supporting structure with increased structural capacity and stability in comparison to conventional retrofitted roof systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: COMMERCIAL SIDING AND MAINTENANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark Wendelburg, Tim A. Lane
  • Patent number: 7208208
    Abstract: A floor mat includes a rectangular base section that has oppositely spaced edge portions and a planar top surface provided with surface indicia. The base section is formed from durable material to withstand inclement weather conditions. The floor mat further includes a plurality of thermochromic dyes for selectively displaying at least one footprint on the top surface such that the footprint automatically appears and disappears when a temperature of the top surface falls below and above a threshold temperature. A hand-operable actuator is included that has a cavity for holding a selected quantity of fluid therein. The actuator is slidably engageable with the top surface such that the top surface temperature can be regulated by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Inventors: Tim A. Lane, Jill Munro
  • Patent number: 4473973
    Abstract: A gutter system characterized by a continuous snap lock hinge connection between a gutter and hanger therefor which allows the gutter and hanger to be relatively angularly adjusted in the field for use with different roof configurations, and which then is secured against hinged movement by bonding to provide a continuous rigid support for the gutter as well as a continuous water seal between the gutter and hanger. The hanger includes an anchoring flange having a reversely under-turned edge portion forming a hook; whereas each of the gutter side walls has an inwardly-turned top edge terminating at an enlarged bead adapted to be transversely snapped into the bight of the hook for hinged movement therein. The interengaged hook and bead allow the gutter and hanger to be relatively angularly adjusted as desired until an adhesive interposed between mating surfaces thereof sets or cures to form a rigid bond that holds the gutter and hanger in the desired adjusted angular relation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1984
    Assignee: The Commercial Siding & Maintenance Company
    Inventor: Tim A. Lane