Patents by Inventor Aimone Balbo Di Vinadio

Aimone Balbo Di Vinadio 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: 7581768
    Abstract: An anti-effraction safety system for a door or window frame comprising a fixed frame and a mobile frame, in which the mobile frame comprises at least one sectional element with a longitudinal groove with two undercut portions set on opposite sides of a longitudinal central opening and in which at least one transmission rod slidably engages said groove and can be displaced in a longitudinal direction by means of a control handle. Fixed to the transmission rod is at least one closing element co-operating with a complementary detent fixed to the fixed frame. The transmission rod has two through openings both open on respective longitudinal edges of the rod. The closing element comprises two separate complementary parts fixed to one another, in which each of said separate parts engages a respective through opening of the transmission rod and has a respective tenon that slidably engages in a longitudinal direction a respective undercut portion of the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Savio S.p.A.
    Inventor: Aimone Balbo Di Vinadio
  • Publication number: 20090193623
    Abstract: A hinge for doors or windows, comprising a hinge-pin (26) defining an axis of rotation (28), a first hinge element (22) and a second hinge element (24), which are articulated to one another about said axis (28) via said pin (26), the hinge including a reinforcement kit comprising an extension element (32) that can be applied by shape fit to an end of the pin (26), and a third hinge element (30) connectable to the first hinge element (22) in a pre-set position and having a hole (82) that can be engaged by said extension element (32) of the pin (26).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: SAVIO S.p.A.
    Inventor: Aimone BALBO DI VINADIO
  • Publication number: 20090193622
    Abstract: A hinge for doors or windows, comprising a hinge-pin (26) defining an axis of articulation (28), a first hinge element and a second hinge element (22, 24) articulated to one another about said axis (28) via said pin (26), in which the first hinge element and the second hinge element (22, 24) have respective articulation seats (44, 62) for coupling with said pin (26) and respective front surfaces facing one another (42, 58), in which a washer (30) is set between said front facing surfaces (44, 58), and in which said pin (26) has an annular groove (68) on its external surface for engagement by a fixing screw (72) carried by the second hinge element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: SAVIO S.p.A.
    Inventor: Aimone BALBO DI VINADIO
  • Publication number: 20090113825
    Abstract: An anti-effraction safety system for a door or window frame comprising a fixed frame and a mobile frame, in which the mobile frame comprises at least one sectional element with a longitudinal groove with two undercut portions set on opposite sides of a longitudinal central opening and in which at least one transmission rod slidably engages said groove and can be displaced in a longitudinal direction by means of a control handle. Fixed to the transmission rod is at least one closing element co-operating with a complementary detent fixed to the fixed frame. The transmission rod has two through openings both open on respective longitudinal edges of the rod. The closing element comprises two separate complementary parts fixed to one another, in which each of said separate parts engages a respective through opening of the transmission rod and has a respective tenon that slidably engages in a longitudinal direction a respective undercut portion of the groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventor: Aimone BALBO DI VINADIO
  • Patent number: 7484270
    Abstract: A hinging device for windows and doors includes a fixed frame and a movable frame, a first support element, a second support element, a main lever, a secondary lever, and a connecting arm. The first support element is fastened to the fixed frame bearing a main axis of articulation. The second support element is fastened to the movable frame. The main lever has a first end articulated to the first support element around the main axis of articulation. The secondary lever is articulated to an intermediate region of the main lever. A second end of the secondary lever is articulated to the second support element around a first axis of articulation. The connecting rod has a first end articulated to the second end of the main lever and a second end articulated to the second support element around a second axis of articulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: SAVIO S.p.A.
    Inventor: Aimone Balbo Di Vinadio
  • Publication number: 20090025301
    Abstract: Method for mounting a control assembly for doors or windows, in which the door or window comprises a frame including a metallic section bar having an outer wall and a longitudinal groove, and in which the control assembly comprises a handle having a base, a rotatable grip and a rotatable control pin, a transmission device having an input member able to be coupled with the control pin of the handle and at least one carriage movable in rectilinear direction, and connected to the input member by means of a mechanism, a rod able to slidably engage said groove, and a connecting member able to be fastened to the rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventor: Aimone Balbo Di Vinadio
  • Patent number: 7340860
    Abstract: A safety assembly for an actuating linkage of a metallic casement window or door includes an ā€œLā€ shaped guiding body fastenable on the exterior of the movable frame of the window or door, a first and a second slidable member mounted slidably on the guiding body, a flexible element that interconnects the slidable members, and a safety block. A bolt is mounted in the block and is slidable transversely relative to the direction of motion of the first slidable member and against the action of a spring. The body has two transverse guides between which the safety block is inserted. The first member has two segments with different heights and the safety block has an opening oriented towards the body and directed in the longitudinal direction of the first slidable member to prevent motion of the safety block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Savio S.p.A.
    Inventor: Aimone Balbo Di Vinadio
  • Publication number: 20080034818
    Abstract: Auxiliary safety module for doors provided with an anti-panic opening device, comprising, a rotating locking member movable between an extracted position and a recessed position, a first elastic element tending to maintain the locking member in its extracted position, a cursor movable between a first position and a second position, a transmission mechanism operatively associated to the cursor and to the locking member and arranged to establish a univocal correlation between the positions of the cursor and of the locking member, so that when the cursor is in its first position, the locking member is in the extracted position and when the cursor is in the second position, the locking member is in the recessed position, a movable feeler having a projecting portion and a retaining portion which co-operates with the cursor, the feeler being movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position, a second elastic element associated to the feeler and tending to maintain the feeler in said engaged position, wh
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Aimone Balbo Di Vinadio
  • Publication number: 20080016782
    Abstract: Method for mounting an auxiliary member on a window or door frame already installed and whereon is mounted a drive assembly comprising at least one actuating member and at least one transmission rod mounted in at least one slot of the frame. The method comprises the steps of, providing, between the auxiliary member and said rod, a coupling that is slidable in a longitudinal direction and fixed in any direction orthogonal to the direction of sliding, and forming a through hole in the rod by means of a screw carried by the auxiliary member, and fastening the auxiliary member to said rod by the engagement of a tip of said screw with said through hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventor: Aimone Balbo Di Vinadio
  • Publication number: 20080007071
    Abstract: Method for mounting a drive assembly on a door or window frame, comprising the steps of: mounting at least one actuating member and at least one transmission rod in at least one slot of the frame and mutually fastening said actuating member and said transmission rod by means of a screw that engages a through hole formed in the transmission rod. Said through hole is formed in the transmission rod after mounting said actuating member and said transmission rod in said slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventor: Aimone Balbo Di Vinadio
  • Publication number: 20070130836
    Abstract: Described herein is a safety device against false manoeuvres for sliding window and door frames, including an arrest designed to prevent displacement of the catch of the mobile frame of the window or door frame from its inoperative position to the operative position of engagement with a corresponding striker of the fixed frame, in the condition for opening the window or door frame. The arrest with the corresponding thrust member, adjustable in a direction parallel to the direction of displacement of the arrest, is carried by a slide that is adjustable in a direction orthogonal to the direction of displacement of the arrest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: SAVIO S.P.A.
    Inventor: Aimone BALBO DI VINADIO
  • Publication number: 20070095114
    Abstract: A cylinder lock associated to the external handle, provided for pulling, of the mobile frame of a sliding window or door frame is carried by a slider that is adjustable vertically with respect to the handle to enable correct re-alignment between the actuation pin controlled by the cylinder lock and the corresponding actuation part of the mechanism for opening the window or door frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Applicant: SAVIO S.P.A.
    Inventor: Aimone BALBO DI VINADIO
  • Publication number: 20070075551
    Abstract: Anti-panic control device for doors, comprising, a base structure, a spring latch mounted rotatable relative to the base structure around a main axis, the spring latch being able to rotate between a closed position and an open position and being associated to an elastic element which tends to maintain the spring latch in the open position, the spring latch having a slit able to receive a retaining element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventor: Aimone Balbo Di Vinadio
  • Publication number: 20070001469
    Abstract: Retractable strike for panic locks comprising a body provided with openings for its fastening on the secondary wing of a two-wing door and a retaining element borne by the body and able to co-operate with a spring latch of a panic lock. The body has a cavity within which is mounted the retaining element. The retaining element is movable within said cavity between an extracted position and a recessed position. An elastic element is provided between the body and the retaining element to thrust the retaining element elastically towards the extracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventor: Aimone BALBO DI VINADIO
  • Patent number: 7147419
    Abstract: An element for fastening accessories to metal window and door frames includes a monolithic metal body with a cylindrical central portion having a threaded inner hole. An insertion portion has a cone frustum shape with decreasing diameter from the diameter of the cylindrical central portion towards one end. A stop portion includes a circumferential throat delimited by a shoulder whose outer diameter is greater than the diameter of the cylindrical central portion. The outer diameter of the shoulder is joined to the cylindrical central section by a cone frustum shaped segment. A first series of through longitudinal grooves extends on a part of the length of the cylindrical central portion and on the insertion portion and defines a first section deformable radially inwardly relative to a non-deformed resting configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Savio S.p.A.
    Inventor: Aimone Balbo Di Vinadio
  • Patent number: 7017301
    Abstract: A transmission rod for accessories for windows and doors having a first and a second end provided with respective connectors. The transmission rod has a first elongated element having the first end and a second elongated element having a second end. The first and second elongated elements can be mutually fastened in a plurality of selected positions corresponding to a plurality of effective lengths for the transmission rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Savino Spa
    Inventor: Aimone Balbo Di Vinadio
  • Publication number: 20050284025
    Abstract: An upper articulation device for windows and doors openable with swivel wing which include a fixed frame and a movable frame, comprising: an articulation device including a support element to be fastened to the fixed frame, a guiding element to be fastened to the movable frame and provided with a guiding groove and with an articulation seat, an arm having a first end connected in articulated fashion to said support element of the articulation device and a second end slidably articulated in said guiding groove, and a scissors lever having a first end articulated to the arm and a second end articulated around a fixed axis in said articulation seat of the guiding element. The second end of the scissors lever bears an articulation pivot pin which engages in snap-on fashion the articulation seat of the guiding element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Applicant: SAVIO S.p.A.
    Inventor: Aimone Balbo Di Vinadio
  • Publication number: 20050283947
    Abstract: A hinging device for windows and doors including a fixed frame and a movable frame, comprising: a first support element to be fastened to the fixed frame bearing a main axis of articulation, a second support element to be fastened to the movable frame, a main lever having a first end articulated to the first support element around the main axis of articulation, a secondary lever articulated to an intermediate region of the main lever, and in which a second end of the secondary lever is articulated to the second support element around a first axis of articulation, and a connecting rod having a first end articulated to the second end of the main lever and a second end articulated to the second support element around a second axis of articulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Applicant: SAVIO S.p.A.
    Inventor: Aimone Balbo Di Vinadio
  • Publication number: 20050286987
    Abstract: Element for fastening accessories to metal window and door frames, comprising: a monolithic metal body with a cylindrical central portion having a threaded inner hole, an insertion portion with cone frustum shape with decreasing diameter from the diameter of the cylindrical central portion towards one end, a stop portion comprising a circumferential throat delimited by a shoulder whose outer diameter is greater than the diameter of the cylindrical central portion, the outer diameter of the shoulder being joined to the cylindrical central section by means of a cone frustum shaped segment, a first series of through longitudinal grooves that extend on a part of the length of the cylindrical central portion and on the insertion portion and which define a first section able to be deformed radially inwards relative to a non-deformed resting configuration, and a second series of through longitudinal grooves that extend on a part of the length of the cylindrical central portion and on the stop portion and which form
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Applicant: SAVIO S.p.A.
    Inventor: Aimone Balbo Di Vinadio
  • Patent number: D585267
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Savio S.p.A.
    Inventor: Aimone Balbo Di Vinadio