Patents by Inventor Vernon L. Sweet

Vernon L. Sweet 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).

  • Gutter clip and assembly
    Publication number: 20020069594
    Abstract: A gutter assembly for a structure includes a gutter, a gutter shield, and a gutter clip. The gutter includes a front wall with a flange, a bottom wall, and a rear wall that define and border a trough. The gutter shield includes a cover portion, a rounded portion, and a wall portion. The gutter clip includes a first portion secured to the wall portion of the gutter shield and a second portion secured to the gutter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2000
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventor: Vernon L. Sweet
  • Roof covering and method of installation
    Patent number: 6298625
    Abstract: A roof covering includes an upper portion, a lower portion, and a retainer. The upper portion includes a nailing strip, a water stop, a lock, and a lock indicator. After a first strip of the roof covering is installed on a roof, a second strip of the roof covering is interlocked with and secured to the first strip. A retainer of the second strip is received in the lock of the first strip to secure the strips together. Successive strips of roof coverings are added to a roof until a desired area is covered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Inventor: Vernon L. Sweet
  • Debris blocking gutter and support hanger
    Patent number: 5737879
    Abstract: A debris blocking gutter system includes a gutter having a front wall, a bottom wall and a rear wall forming a trough for receiving water. A shield for covering at least a portion of the trough includes a cover portion and a downwardly projecting blocking wall. A hanger or bracket includes a first arm for supporting the front wall and preventing it from collapsing due to the weight of debris. The hanger includes a second arm for supporting the shield without contacting the cover portion. The first and second arms prevents the gutter from collapsing due to the weight of debris such as snow and ice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Inventor: Vernon L. Sweet
  • Gutter with curled retaining flange and method of forming
    Patent number: 5706608
    Abstract: A gutter for a building includes a longitudinal body having a central concave channel, a front edge and a rear edge. The concave channel defines inner and outer surfaces. A curled retaining flange is formed along the front edge and defines inner and outer surfaces. A transition portion is formed at the intersection of the concave channel and the retaining flange. Tangents of the outer surfaces of the concave channel and the retaining flange originating at the transition portion form an acute angle. If desired, a roof flange can be formed along the rear edge of the longitudinal body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Inventor: Vernon L. Sweet