Patents by Inventor Brad D. Van Dam

Brad D. Van Dam 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).

  • Roof edge mounting bracket for extended insulation
    Patent number: 10316521
    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: October 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: METAL-ERA, INC.
    Inventors: Brad D. Van Dam, Tony Mallinger, Scott A. Kittilstad, Dana T. Spurgeon, Joseph A. Inzeo
  • Roof edge mounting bracket for extended insulation
    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
  • Drip edge
    Patent number: 9284734
    Abstract: A drip edge preferably includes an anchor bar and a cover plate. The anchor bar includes a base portion, an offset leg, a cover flange, a clip flange, a drip flange and a sealing flange. A plurality of fastener openings are formed through a length of the base portion. An offset leg extends from a bottom of the base portion and the cover flange extends from a bottom of the offset leg. The sealing flange extends inward from a top of the base portion. The drip flange extends outward from the top of the base portion. The clip flange extends outward from the base portion, below the drip flange. A retention projection extends upward from an end of the clip flange. The cover plate includes a top clip end and a bottom clip end. The top clip end includes an inward extending snap lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph A. Inzeo, Brad D. Van Dam
  • Gutter apron with alternating diagonal fastener slots
    Patent number: D821551
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: METAL-ERA, INC.
    Inventors: Scott A. Kittilstad, Brad D. Van Dam