Joseph John Inzeo

US Patent:

6922951, Aug 2, 2005

Filed:

Jan 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/345729

Inventors:

Joseph A. Inzeo - West Allis WI, US
Scott A. Kittilstad - Waukesha WI, US

Assignee:

Metal-Era, Inc. - Waukesha WI

International Classification:

E04B007/00

US Classification:

52 94, 52 60

Abstract:

A lighted roof edge assembly is provided. The roof edge assembly can be formed as a conventional coping or fascia assembly that includes a cover plate attachable to a roof edge through the use of an anchor member secured to the roof edge. The cover plate includes a channel in which is disposed a retainer. The retainer is releasably engageable with a lighting element that can be selectively switched on to illuminate the area of the structure to which the assembly is attached directly around the assembly.

US Patent:

7451572, Nov 18, 2008

Filed:

Jun 7, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/146675

Inventors:

Joseph A. Inzeo - West Allis WI, US
Scott A. Kittilstad - Waukesha WI, US

Assignee:

Metal-Era, Inc. - Waukesha WI

International Classification:

E04D 13/15
E04D 3/38

US Classification:

52 60, 52 58, 52 97, 52300

Abstract:

A roof edging system includes an anchor bar, an extension cleat attachable to the anchor bar, and a cover plate applied over the anchor bar and extension cleat. The anchor bar may be of a generally uniform size and shape and the extension cleat may be of varying sizes. The anchor bar and extension cleat are secured to the exterior of the building using fasteners inserted through a number of apertures in each member. The engagement of the anchor bar with the roof provides a waterproof seal between a roofing membrane placed on the roof and the anchor bar. The extension cleat provides a means to vary the overall length of the assembly. A durable cover plate may then be attached over the anchor bar and extension cleat to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance to the periphery of the roof of the building.

US Patent:

7647730, Jan 19, 2010

Filed:

Sep 7, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/517152

Inventors:

Joseph A. Inzeo - West Allis WI, US
Scott A. Kittilstad - Waukesha WI, US

Assignee:

Metal-Era, Inc. - Waukesha WI

International Classification:

E04D 3/00

US Classification:

52 60, 52 58, 52 96, 52 97, 52 94, 52300, 52 61

Abstract:

A roof edging system for providing a functional and aesthetically pleasing appearance of a periphery of a building roof is provided. The system includes a rail positioned about an upper perimeter of a building. The rail is also constructed to sealingly engage a roofing membrane placed about the roof that is free of perforations. A cover or fascia engages the rail and is secured to the rail without fasteners. Such a construction provides a roof edging system, which can be quickly secured to a building and provides an exterior surface.

US Patent:

7721489, May 25, 2010

Filed:

Nov 26, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/944662

Inventors:

Joseph A. Inzeo - West Allis WI, US

Assignee:

Metal-Era, Inc. - Waukesha WI

International Classification:

E04D 13/00

US Classification:

52 95, 52 94, 523023, 52 12, 248 482

Abstract:

A vented gutter system includes a gutter hanger and a ventilation strip. The gutter hanger preferably includes a lengthwise support, a plurality of hanger members and a plurality of mounting plates. Each hanger member includes a roof attachment leg and a fascia attachment member. Each mounting plate is attached to a single fascia attachment member. The plurality of hanger members are attached to the lengthwise support. The ventilation strip is secured to a bottom of the plurality of hanger members. A vented fascia system preferably includes a rear plate, a roof flange, at least two bracket spacers, a fascia plate and a ventilation strip. The roof flange is secured to one side of the bracket spacers and the rear plate is secured to the other side thereof. The ventilation strip is secured to the bracket spacers. The fascia plate is secured to the bracket spacers.

US Patent:

7748173, Jul 6, 2010

Filed:

Oct 20, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/254632

Inventors:

Joseph A. Inzeo - West Allis WI, US
Scott A. Kittilstad - Waukesha WI, US

International Classification:

E04D 13/15
E04D 3/38

US Classification:

52 60, 52 58, 52 97, 52300

Abstract:

A roof edging system includes an anchor bar, an extension cleat attachable to the anchor bar, and a cover plate applied over the anchor bar and extension cleat. The anchor bar may be of a generally uniform size and shape and the extension cleat may be of varying sizes. The anchor bar and extension cleat are secured to the exterior of the building using fasteners inserted through a number of apertures in each member. The engagement of the anchor bar with the roof provides a waterproof seal between a roofing membrane placed on the roof and the anchor bar. The extension cleat provides a means to vary the overall length of the assembly. A durable cover plate may then be attached over the anchor bar and extension cleat to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance to the periphery of the roof of the building.

US Patent:

7823343, Nov 2, 2010

Filed:

Aug 15, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/839105

Inventors:

Joseph A. Inzeo - West Allis WI, US

Assignee:

Metal-Era, Inc. - Waukesha WI

International Classification:

E04B 7/00

US Classification:

52198, 52199, 52 96, 52 60, 454365

Abstract:

A customizable ridge ventilator includes a first support bracket, a second support bracket, a perforated support and a ridge cover. The first and second support brackets are attached to a roof. The perforated support is secured to the first and second support brackets. The ridge cover is attached to the first support, the second support and the perforated support. A second embodiment includes a support bracket, a perforated support and a ridge cover. The support bracket is attached to a roof. The perforated support is attached to the support bracket and a back side of wall. The ridge cover is secured to the perforated support. A third embodiment includes a support bracket, a perforated support and a ridge cover. The support bracket is attached to a roof. The perforated support is attached to the support bracket.

US Patent:

7937900, May 10, 2011

Filed:

Jan 28, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/361196

Inventors:

Steven M. Gaffney - Athens GA, US
Joseph A. Inzeo - West Allis WI, US

Assignee:

Metal-Era, Inc. - Waukesha WI

International Classification:

E04D 1/36

US Classification:

52200, 52 58, 52209

Abstract:

A metal roof retrofit skylight preferably includes a glazing pane, a pane retention frame and at least one self-stick sealing sheet. The pane retention frame preferably includes a bottom leg and a top leg. One end of the bottom and top legs preferably form a fastening flange. The other end of the top is offset from the bottom leg to form a pane space that is sized to receive a thickness of the glazing pane. Each self-stick sealing sheet includes a sealing sheet and release paper. The sealing sheet is applied over a portion of the glazing pane and a membrane roofing material to provide a seal between the membrane roofing material and the glazing pane. An optional condensation collector is installed in a skylight opening in the metal roof. The metal roof retrofit skylight is attached to the metal roof around a perimeter of the skylight opening.

US Patent:

8001739, Aug 23, 2011

Filed:

Nov 12, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/269178

Inventors:

Joseph A. Inzeo - West Allis WI, US
Scott A. Kittilstad - Waukesha WI, US

Assignee:

Metal-Era, Inc. - Waukesha WI

International Classification:

E04H 12/00

US Classification:

52300, 52198, 52 60

Abstract:

A parapet wall cover system includes a clip support, at least one spring support clip and a cover channel. The at least one spring support clip is attached to a top of the clip support channel. The cover channel includes a top surface, a first side surface and a second side surface. The parapet cover system is preferably attached to a parapet wall in the following manner. The clip support is attached to a top of the parapet wall. The at least one spring support clip is secured to the clip support. The cover channel is pushed on to either the clip support channel or the at least one spring support clip and is retained thereby. A vented parapet cover system includes a perforated clip support. A perforated closure may be substituted for the perforated support channel.