Patents by Inventor Melvin Wade

Melvin Wade 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).

  • Publication number: 20130283856
    Abstract: A System and method for Securing Fishhooks is disclosed herein. Specifically, a hook guard system is disclosed. Such hook guard system can comprise a sheet, and a slap bracelet connected to the sheet. The slap bracelet can comprise an insert. Such insert can have a flat state and a curved state. Further, the bracelet can comprise a cover around the insert. Moreover, the sheet and the cover are unibody.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventor: Melvin Wade Sherrouse
  • Patent number: 6029654
    Abstract: A vented wood or gas-log fireplace is formed from a sheet metal member bent to form side and rear panels. A pair of spaced apart sheet metal plates are connected between the side panels and have rear edges spaced from the rear panel. The rear edges of the plates are bent to form lips extending in a direction toward the opposite plate. Bracket members are secured to the plates adjacent the side panels. A rear refractory member is positioned between the plates in engagement with the lips, and side refractory panels are positioned in abutment with a respective side sheet metal panel and held in place by the bracket members, the side ceramic panels abutting the rear ceramic panel at the sides thereof. A top panel is fastened to the top edges of the side panels above the top plate and a conduit extends through the top plate with the top panel to communicate the combustion chamber with an exhaust pipe or chimney.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Assignee: Temco Fireplace Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Melvin Wade
  • Patent number: 5901701
    Abstract: An unvented gas-log fireplace is formed from a sheet metal member bent to form side and rear panels. A pair of spaced apart sheet metal plates are connected between the side panels and have rear edges spaced from the rear panel. The rear edges of the plates are bent to form lips extending in a direction toward the opposite plate. Bracket members are secured to the plates adjacent the side panels. A rear refractory member is positioned between the plates in engagement with the lips, and side refractory panels are positioned in abutment with a respective side sheet metal panel and held in place by the bracket members, the side ceramic panels abutting the rear ceramic panel at the sides thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: Temco Fireplace Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Melvin Wade
  • Patent number: 5782231
    Abstract: A gas burning direct vent fireplace having an outer casing within which a firebox is mounted. The sides of the firebox are secured to the sides of the casing so that the bottom of the firebox is spaced above the floor of the casing without the need for supporting legs for the fireplace. An access door having a glass plate is fastened to the firebox at the front and a front panel is removably carried by the casing in front of and spaced from the glass plate access door, the front panel having an opening permitting viewing of the interior of the firebox through the glass plate. The mounting of the front panel permits a variety of selective front panels having varying aesthetics to be used with a fireplace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Temco Fireplace Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Melvin Wade
  • Patent number: D306202
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1990
    Assignee: United States Stove Company
    Inventors: Melvin Wade, Carl E. Higgins