Patents by Inventor Eric W. Godfrey

Eric W. Godfrey 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: 10895075
    Abstract: A lightweight concrete nailer form preferably includes a semi-tubular member and a plurality of cross members. The semi-tubular member includes a bottom wall, a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a first upper flange and a second upper flange. A height of the first and second sidewalls may also increase over a length of the semi-tubular member to form a tapered semi-tubular member. A plurality of openings are preferably formed through the bottom wall and the first side wall for the flow of lightweight concrete. The cross member preferably includes a bottom flange, an upright member and a top flange. An opening is formed through the upright member for the flow of lightweight concrete. The plurality of cross members fit inside the semi-tubular member. The semi-tubular member may be stacked with a second semi-tubular member. A cover plate may be attached to a top of the semi-tubular member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: METAL-ERA, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Inzeo, Eric W. Godfrey, Peter H. Kastner
  • Patent number: 10221571
    Abstract: A roof edge mounting bracket preferably includes a base member and a vertical attachment flange. The base member extends outward in a horizontal orientation from the vertical attachment flange. A lower portion of the vertical attachment flange extends below the base member and an upper portion of the vertical attachment flange extends above the base member. A plurality of staggered fastener openings are preferably formed through the base member. An angled roof edge bracket includes a base member and a vertical attachment flange. The base member extends from the vertical attachment flange at an acute angle. A cantilevered roof edge bracket preferably includes a cantilevered base member and a vertical attachment flange. A roof edge angle bracket includes a base member and a vertical attachment flange. A roof edge vertical bracket preferably includes a vertical attachment flange, a bottom offset lip and an upper retaining lip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: METAL-ERA, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Inzeo, Robert D. Thompson, Scott A. Kittilstad, Brad D. Van Dam, Tony Mallinger, Dana T. Spurgeon, Eric W. Godfrey, Christopher M. Parent
  • Patent number: 9637929
    Abstract: A hip ventilator preferably includes a plurality of lower intermittent spacers, a pitched perforated support member, a plurality of upper intermittent spacers, a plurality of hip covers and two hip cover end caps. First and second water dams are attached to a top of the hip roof. The plurality of lower intermittent spacers are then attached to the hip roof over the first and second water dams. The pitched perforated support member is placed on top of the plurality of lower intermittent spacers. The plurality of upper intermittent spacers are attached to the plurality of lower intermittent spacers. The plurality of hip covers are snapped on to the pitched perforated support member. The two hip cover end caps are attached to the roof and two hip covers. A deflector strip is preferably attached adjacent each side of the hip ventilator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: METAL-ERA, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Inzeo, Michael D. Feltz, Eric W. Godfrey, Marlea R. Knox, Christopher M. Parent