Robert D Garrett

US Patent:

6745869, Jun 8, 2004

Filed:

Jan 22, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/050964

Inventors:

Robert Garrett - Severn MD

Assignee:

Roofmates, Incorporated - Severn MD

International Classification:

E04G 312

US Classification:

182 45

Abstract:

A number of roofing accessories, including a lightweight adjustable ladder and scaffold support are disclosed. The scaffold support is provided with a pair of rails spaced the standard spacing of most roof joists. Connected to the rails through suitable holes and slots, are rods supporting an adjustable platform. One of the rods may be placed through a corresponding slot to achieve a suitable angle of adjustment corresponding to roof incline. An apparatus is also provided for supporting loads of materials or supplies on an inclined roof, using components and parts in common with the scaffold support, or components and parts similar thereto. A tool tray is provided which may be backed with a layer of foam to prevent the tray from slipping off the roof, while allowing the tray to be freely moved along and up and down the roof, as work progresses.

US Patent:

6926241, Aug 9, 2005

Filed:

Mar 17, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/388642

Inventors:

Robert Garrett - Severn MD, US

Assignee:

Roofmates, Inc. - Severn MD

International Classification:

A47B096/06
E04G003/00
E04G005/02

US Classification:

2482291, 24822914, 182107, 182121

Abstract:

A number of roofing accessories, including a lightweight adjustable ladder and scaffold support are disclosed. The scaffold support includes a pair of rails at the standard spacing of most roof joists. Rods, connected to the rails, support an adjustable platform. An apparatus is also provided for supporting loads of materials or supplies on an inclined roof, using components and parts in common with the scaffold support, or components and parts similar thereto. A tool tray is provided which may be backed with a layer of foam to prevent the tray from slipping off the roof, while allowing the tray to be freely moved along and up and down the roof, as work progresses. In another embodiment of the present invention, a cooling system is provided to spray water on the face and neck area of an individual.

US Patent:

20040128836, Jul 8, 2004

Filed:

Oct 24, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/691967

Inventors:

Robert Garrett - Severn MD, US

International Classification:

B27B005/29

US Classification:

030/166300

Abstract:

In one embodiment of the present invention, SHINGLESAW™, comprises a pneumatically powered miniaturized reciprocating or circular saw designed especially for roofing applications. In an alternative embodiment, SHINGLESAW™ may be powered by rechargeable battery packs or the like. SHINGLESAW™ is the size and shape of a Prior Art razor knife, but is powered and provided with a depth gauge to prevent cutting through roofing underlayment or the like.

US Patent:

20050029041, Feb 10, 2005

Filed:

May 5, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/838529

Inventors:

Robert Garrett - Severn MD, US

International Classification:

E04G001/36
E04G003/12
E04B001/00
E04B005/00
E04B007/00

US Classification:

182045000

Abstract:

A number of roofing accessories, including a lightweight adjustable ladder and scaffold support are disclosed. The scaffold support is provided with a pair of rails spaced the standard spacing of most roof joists. Connected to the rails through suitable holes and slots, are rods supporting an adjustable platform. One of the rods may be placed through a corresponding slot to achieve a suitable angle of adjustment corresponding to roof incline. An apparatus is also provided for supporting loads of materials or supplies on an inclined roof, using components and parts in common with the scaffold support, or components and parts similar thereto. A tool tray is provided which may be backed with a layer of foam to prevent the tray from slipping off the roof, while allowing the tray to be freely moved along and up and down the roof, as work progresses.

US Patent:

20050173190, Aug 11, 2005

Filed:

Jan 31, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/045471

Inventors:

Robert Garrett - Severn MD, US

International Classification:

E04G003/12

US Classification:

182045000

Abstract:

A number of roofing accessories, including a lightweight adjustable ladder and scaffold support are disclosed. The scaffold support includes a pair of rails at the standard spacing of most roof joists. Rods, connected to the rails, support an adjustable platform. An apparatus is also provided for supporting loads of materials or supplies on an inclined roof, using components and parts in common with the scaffold support, or components and parts similar thereto. A tool tray is provided which may be backed with a layer of foam to prevent the tray from slipping off the roof, while allowing the tray to be freely moved along and up and down the roof, as work progresses. In another embodiment of the present invention, a cooling system is provided to spray water on the face and neck area of an individual.

US Patent:

20060157299, Jul 20, 2006

Filed:

Jul 6, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/175958

Inventors:

Robert Garrett - Severn MD, US

International Classification:

E04G 3/26

US Classification:

182045000

Abstract:

A number of roofing accessories, including a lightweight adjustable ladder and scaffold support are disclosed. The scaffold support is provided with a pair of rails spaced the standard spacing of most roof joists. Connected to the rails through suitable holes and slots, are rods supporting an adjustable platform. One of the rods may be placed through a corresponding slot to achieve a suitable angle of adjustment corresponding to roof incline. An apparatus is also provided for supporting loads of materials or supplies on an inclined roof, using components and parts in common with the scaffold support, or components and parts similar thereto. A tool tray is provided which may be backed with a layer of foam to prevent the tray from slipping off the roof, while allowing the tray to be freely moved along and up and down the roof, as work progresses.

US Patent:

20080105489, May 8, 2008

Filed:

Jan 10, 2008

Appl. No.:

11/972377

Inventors:

Robert Garrett - Severn MD, US

International Classification:

E04G 3/26
E06C 7/48
E04D 15/00

US Classification:

182045000, 248237000

Abstract:

A lightweight adjustable ladder and scaffold support is provided which may be marketed under the name GABLEMASTER™, a trademark of the inventor. A pair of rails are provided, spaced approximately 24 inches apart, the standard spacing of most roof joists. Connected to the rails through suitable holes and slots, are rods supporting an adjustable platform. One of the rods may be placed through a corresponding slot to achieve a suitable angle of adjustment corresponding to roof incline. The platform may be provided with a number of aluminum beams drilled with suitable holes, spaced apart and shaped so as to accept the leg of a standard extension ladder or siding jack. Bolts or pins may be passed through the holes to secure the ladder or jack to the platform. In addition, the platform may support a walking board, scaffold, or the like.

US Patent:

20080229590, Sep 25, 2008

Filed:

Mar 3, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/041260

Inventors:

Robert Garrett - Severn MD, US

International Classification:

B27B 19/02
B27B 19/04

US Classification:

30394, 302774

Abstract:

In one embodiment of the present invention, SHINGLE KNIFE™, comprises a pneumatically powered miniaturized reciprocating or circular saw designed especially for roofing applications. In an alternative embodiment, SHINGLE KNIFE™ may be powered by rechargeable battery packs or the like. SHINGLE KNIFE™ is roughly size and shape of a Prior Art razor knife, but may be powered and provided with a depth gauge to prevent cutting through roofing underlayment or the like. In another embodiment of the present invention, the SHINGLE KNIFE™ may be provided for cutting sheetrock. A reciprocating, sharpened hook shaped blade pulls though the sheetrock, making a clean cut with little or no powdery debris. The SHINGLE KNIFE for sheetrock may be air or battery powered.