Patents by Inventor Thomas DeFer

Thomas DeFer 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 mounting system
    Patent number: 8152112
    Abstract: The present invention is a modular system for mounting lighting and signage. Mount components are attached to gutters by engaging the securing protuberance of the mount component with the gutter which creates tension between the gutter and the mount component. Rail components are assembled to the desired length using connector components and lights or signage are attached to a rail component using hooks. An insertion member is placed at each end of the assembled rail and the rail is guided through an opening in the mount component securing the lights or signage to the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventors: Bradley Miller, Thomas DeFer
  • Integrated housing mounting system
    Patent number: 8015755
    Abstract: The present invention is an integrated housing mounting system for mounting ornamentation to buildings. Mount components are attached to a building in place of J-channel, J molding, drip edge, gutter apron or siding. Rail components are assembled to the desired length using connector components and lights or signage are attached to a rail component using hooks. A guide member is placed at each end of the assembled rail and the rail is guided through an opening in the mount component securing the lights or signage to the building. The rail components are then guided through an opening in the mount component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Inventors: Bradley Miller, Thomas DeFer
  • Integrated Housing Mounting System
    Publication number: 20110088335
    Abstract: The present invention is an integrated housing mounting system for mounting ornamentation to buildings. Mount components are attached to a building in place of J-channel, J molding, drip edge, gutter apron or siding. Rail components are assembled to the desired length using connector components and lights or signage are attached to a rail component using hooks. A guide member is placed at each end of the assembled rail and the rail is guided through an opening in the mount component securing the lights or signage to the building. The rail components are then guided through an opening in the mount component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Bradley Miller, Thomas DeFer
  • Gutter Mounting System
    Publication number: 20100200713
    Abstract: The present invention is a modular system for mounting lighting and signage. Mount components are attached to gutters by engaging the securing protuberance of the mount component with the gutter which creates tension between the gutter and the mount component. Rail components are assembled to the desired length using connector components and lights or signage are attached to a rail component using hooks. An insertion member is placed at each end of the assembled rail and the rail is guided through an opening in the mount component securing the lights or signage to the building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventors: Bradley Miller, Thomas DeFer