Patents by Inventor Brad Wells

Brad Wells 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).

  • Fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2) for Treatment of Human Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    Publication number: 20220226437
    Abstract: Methods of using Fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2) to treat subjects with hearing loss associated with impaired word recognition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Konstantina Stankovic, Nadia A. Atai, Brad Welling, Richard Seist
  • Apparatus and method for temporarily allowing use of and protecting a stairway framework during construction of buildings
    Patent number: 10676939
    Abstract: A temporary tread insert and method for installation in a stairway framework during building construction. The temporary tread insert includes an insert body having an upper tread surface, a bottom surface and opposed side surfaces. A front end of the insert body has a substantially bullnose shaped curved surface. The upper tread surface has a notched surface extending along the upper tread surface. Also disclosed is the method of inserting the temporary tread insert into the stair pan of a stairway framework, where the stair pan includes a bullnose at a front end of the stair pan, and the bullnose has a portion extending laterally a distance into the stair pan. The temporary tread insert includes a notched surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Protex Products LLC
    Inventors: Brad Wells, William A. Depel
  • Apparatus and Method for Temporarily Allowing Use of and Protecting a Stairway Framework During Construction of Buildings
    Publication number: 20200123781
    Abstract: A temporary tread insert and method for installation in a stairway framework during building construction. The temporary tread insert includes an insert body having an upper tread surface, a bottom surface and opposed side surfaces. A front end of the insert body has a substantially bullnose shaped curved surface. The upper tread surface has a notched surface extending along the upper tread surface. Also disclosed is the method of inserting the temporary tread insert into the stair pan of a stairway framework, where the stair pan includes a bullnose at a front end of the stair pan, and the bullnose has a portion extending laterally a distance into the stair pan. The temporary tread insert includes a notched surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Applicant: Protex Products, LLC
    Inventors: Brad Wells, William A. Depel
  • Apparatus and method for temporarily allowing use of and protecting a stairway framework during construction of buildings
    Patent number: 10570623
    Abstract: A temporary tread insert and method for installation in a stairway framework during building construction. The temporary tread insert includes an insert body having an upper tread surface, a bottom surface and opposed side surfaces. A front end of the insert body has a substantially bullnose shaped curved surface. The upper tread surface has a notched surface extending along the upper tread surface. Also disclosed is the method of inserting the temporary tread insert into the stair pan of a stairway framework, where the stair pan includes a bullnose at a front end of the stair pan, and the bullnose has a portion extending laterally a distance into the stair pan. The temporary tread insert includes a notched surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Protex Products LLC
    Inventors: Brad Wells, William A. Depel
  • Apparatus and Method for Temporarily Allowing Use of and Protecting a Stairway Framework During Construction of Buildings
    Publication number: 20200040585
    Abstract: A temporary tread insert and method for installation in a stairway framework during building construction. The temporary tread insert includes an insert body having an upper tread surface, a bottom surface and opposed side surfaces. A front end of the insert body has a substantially bullnose shaped curved surface. The upper tread surface has a notched surface extending along the upper tread surface. Also disclosed is the method of inserting the temporary tread insert into the stair pan of a stairway framework, where the stair pan includes a bullnose at a front end of the stair pan, and the bullnose has a portion extending laterally a distance into the stair pan. The temporary tread insert includes a notched surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: Protex Products, LLC
    Inventors: Brad Wells, William A. Depel
  • Method and apparatus for temporary surface protection
    Patent number: 9091073
    Abstract: A system for protecting floor and wall surfaces using at least one long fiber paper board made from 100% recycled materials. The flat paper board is entirely environmental friendly. The paper board has smooth top and bottom layers to protect the covered surfaces. The top and bottom layers are held together by an adhesive layer. The board uses no inks or dyes and the identifying marks are all embossed on the top or bottom layers of the board. The board in an embodiment has serrated edges and the board can be cut by a knife.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Inventor: Brad Wells
  • Method and Apparatus for Temporary Surface Protection
    Publication number: 20140157712
    Abstract: A system for protecting floor and wall surfaces using at least one long fiber paper board made from 100% recycled materials. The flat paper board is entirely environmental friendly. The paper board has smooth top and bottom layers to protect the covered surfaces. The top and bottom layers are held together by an adhesive layer. The board uses no inks or dyes and the identifying marks are all embossed on the top or bottom layers of the board. The board in an embodiment has serrated edges and the board can be cut by a knife.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventor: Brad Wells