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Waukesha, WI, United States of America

Metal-Era, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 33

% Expired Patents = 6.1

Trademarks = 17

Forward Citations = 292

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24 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Joseph A Inzeo (23 out of 26 patents)

Scott A Kittilstad (11 out of 12 patents)

Eric W Godfrey (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Christopher M Parent (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Brad D Van Dam (3 out of 4 patents)

6. Michael D Feltz (2 out of 2 patents)

7. Tony Mallinger (2 out of 2 patents)

8. Dana T Spurgeon (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Bennie L Lane (2 out of 6 patents)

10. Peter H Kastner (1 out of 2 patents)

11. Travis Ortin (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Karey Wiefelspuetz (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Raul Aleman (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Margaret J Hansen (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Marlea R Knox (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Gutter

Fascia

Ridge Ventilator

Expansion Joint

Roof Edge

Insulation

Parapet Wall

Skylight

Ventilation

Concrete Nailer

Drip Protection

Membrane

33 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12195967 - Large capacity gutter (2025-01-14),

2. 10895075 - Lightweight concrete nailer form (2021-01-19),

3. 10883272 - Fascia with seal for drip protection (2021-01-05),

4. 10822803 - Expansion joint having three axes of expansion (2020-11-03),

5. 10316521 - Roof edge mounting bracket for extended insulation (2019-06-11),

6. 10294673 - Roof edge mounting bracket for extended insulation (2019-05-21),

7. 10233649 - Roof edge bracket with extender plate for extended insulation (2019-03-19),

8. 10221571 - Roof edge mounting bracket for extended insulation (2019-03-05),

9. 10214910 - Attachment of roof edge elements (2019-02-26),

10. D825782 - Fascia Base Bar (2018-08-14),

11. D825315 - Fascia mounting bracket (2018-08-14),

12. D821551 - Gutter apron with alternating diagonal fastener slots (2018-06-26),

13. 9963881 - Gutter expansion joint (2018-05-08),

14. 9874023 - Fascia mounting bracket (2018-01-23),

15. 9657480 - High snow-load ridge ventilator (2017-05-23),

Company Overview

Metal-Era, Inc. is a leading manufacturer specializing in innovative roofing edge systems and related products. Based in Waukesha, Wisconsin, the company focuses on enhancing the performance and longevity of roofing systems through advanced engineering and design. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Metal-Era develops solutions that cater to both commercial and residential markets, ensuring compliance with industry standards while addressing the unique needs of its clients. The company emphasizes research and development to drive continuous improvement in roofing technology.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

33 Patents

#12 in Waukesha, WI

#246 in Wisconsin

#10,305 in US

#20,147 in the World

Waukesha, WI, United States of America

Metal-Era, Inc.

Forward Citations = 292

24 inventors:

Joseph A Inzeo (23 out of 26 patents)

Scott A Kittilstad (11 out of 12 patents)

Eric W Godfrey (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Christopher M Parent (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Brad D Van Dam (3 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Metal-Era, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/metal-era

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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