Patents by Inventor Paxton M. Ellis

Paxton M. Ellis 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).

  • Mullion anchor and water diverter for storefront framing systems
    Patent number: 6205724
    Abstract: An anchor is disclosed for anchoring a vertical frame member to an adjacent condition and for diverting water away from an opening in the frame member. The apparatus includes a mounting bracket and a water diverter attached to the mounting bracket. A downward extending flange connected to the water diverter is configured to engage the frame member. When the mounting bracket is attached to the adjacent condition and the flange engages the frame member, the water diverter overlies the opening in the frame member to prevent water from entering the opening and to divert water away from the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Inventors: Phillip E. Garling, Paxton M. Ellis