Patents by Inventor Stephen Nicholas

Stephen Nicholas 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).

  • Pergola building system and bracket
    Patent number: 10920413
    Abstract: A pergola system and bracket is described, which includes a frame having a plurality of vertical spaced apart posts, and horizontal frame members each of which have an internal reinforcing rod passing through at least a portion of the posts/frame members. The internal reinforcing rods are removably secured to a corner connecting element which then connects the posts/frame members to each other making it easier to construct and provides increased stability to the structure upon completion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Inventor: Stephen Nicholas
  • PERGOLA BUILDING SYSTEM AND BRACKET
    Publication number: 20190330837
    Abstract: A pergola system and bracket is described, which includes a frame having a plurality of vertical spaced apart posts, and horizontal frame members each of which have an internal reinforcing rod passing through at least a portion of the posts/frame members. The internal reinforcing rods are removably secured to a corner connecting element which then connects the posts/frame members to each other making it easier to construct and provides increased stability to the structure upon completion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Stephen Nicholas