Patents by Inventor Craig Melvin Ellis

Craig Melvin 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).

  • Skate brake
    Patent number: 8556274
    Abstract: A friction brake may be designed to work with either inline or quad skates. The friction brake is adjustable and/or can be made specifically to fit virtually any skate of a skater. The friction brake is preferably comprised of a cuff, one or more compression members, brake frame, brake pad, primary tension member, second tension member, and third tension member. Although the friction brake does not have to include all of the tension members, the friction brake works best when all of the tension members are present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Inventor: Craig Melvin Ellis
  • SKATE BRAKE
    Publication number: 20130200580
    Abstract: The present invention is a friction brake that may be designed to work with either inline or quad skates. The invention is adjustable and/or can be made specifically to fit virtually any skate of a skater. The invention is preferably comprised of a cuff, one or more compression members, brake frame, brake pad, primary tension member, second tension member, and third tension member. Although the present invention does not have to include all of the tension members, the invention works best when all of the tension members are present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Inventor: Craig Melvin Ellis