Patents by Inventor Frank Mellace

Frank Mellace 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).

  • Patent number: 6698702
    Abstract: A roofing bracket for use with a platform for working on a roof. The roofing bracket includes a base having a proximal and distal end. At least one nail slot is disposed through the base near its distal end. A platform support arm disposed along the base includes a bottom lip, a platform support and a guardrail. A backside support extends from the proximal end of the base. The backside support includes an angled lip that is attached with a rear portion of the platform support. A heel extends from the backside support. Finally, at least one brace is disposed between the backside support and the platform support. The heel and brace cooperate to provide a roofer with easy means in which to remove the bracket after use, such that the bracket nor roofing shingles are destroyed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Inventors: Joseph P. Macri, Frank Mellace
  • Publication number: 20020195532
    Abstract: A roofing bracket for use with a platform for working on a roof. The roofing bracket includes a base having a proximal and distal end. At least one nail slot is disposed through the base near its distal end. A platform support arm disposed along the base includes a bottom lip, a platform support and a guardrail. A backside support extends from the proximal end of the base. The backside support includes an angled lip that is attached with a rear portion of the platform support. A heel extends from the backside support. Finally, at least one brace is disposed between the backside support and the platform support. The heel and brace cooperate to provide a roofer with easy means in which to remove the bracket after use, such that the bracket nor roofing shingles are destroyed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: Joseph P. Macri, Frank Mellace
  • Publication number: 20020109060
    Abstract: A roofing bracket for use with a platform for working on a roof. The roofing bracket includes a base having a proximal and distal end. At least one nail slot is disposed through the base near its distal end. A platform support arm is disposed along said base and includes a bottom lip, a platform support and a guardrail. A backside support extends from and includes at least a portion that is substantially perpendicular to the proximal end of the base. The backside support includes an angled lip, wherein the angled lip is attached with a rear portion of the platform support. A heel extends from the backside support. Finally, at least one brace is disposed between the backside support and the platform support. The heel and brace cooperate to provide a roofer with easy means in which to remove the bracket after use, such that the bracket nor roofing shingles are destroyed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2002
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventors: Joseph P. Macri, Frank Mellace
  • Publication number: 20020109059
    Abstract: A roofing bracket for use with a platform for working on a roof. The roofing bracket includes a base having a proximal and distal end. At least one nail slot is disposed through the base near its distal end. A platform support arm is disposed along said base and includes a bottom lip, a platform support and an L-shaped guardrail. A backside support is contiguous with and substantially perpendicular to the proximal end of the base. The backside support includes an angled lip, wherein the angled lip is attached with a rear portion of the platform support. A heel extends from the backside support. Finally, at least one angle brace is disposed between the backside support and the platform support. The heel and angle brace cooperate to provide a roofer with easy means in which to remove the bracket after use, such that the bracket nor roofing shingles are destroyed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventors: Joseph P. Macri, Frank Mellace