Patents by Inventor Alexandre Pollak

Alexandre Pollak 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: 20130243546
    Abstract: An anchor assembly for walls comprises a toggle member and a strap member pivotally mounted together, and a locking member. In a first position, the toggle member is aligned with the strap member for insertion through a hole in the wall, whereas in a second position, the toggle member extends behind the wall angularly to the strap member which extends from the toggle member through the hole. The locking member is adapted to be displaced along the strap member until it engages the wall and to be locked on the strap member to prevent the locking member from displacing away from the toggle member. Therefore, the locking member and the toggle member are connected by the strap member and imprison the wall by abutting respectively the visible and hidden sides thereof. A fastener introduced through the locking member and the wall threadably engages an opening defined in the toggle member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: COBRA FIXATIONS CIE LTEE-COBRA ANCHORS CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
  • Patent number: 8449236
    Abstract: An anchor assembly (A) for hollow walls comprises an anchor body (400) and a toggle member (231) that is displaceable between a first position wherein the toggle member (231) is substantially aligned with the anchor body (400) such that the anchor assembly (A) can be inserted in the wall (W) via a cutting distal end (325) of the toggle member (231), and a second position wherein the toggle member (231) extends behind the wall (W) at an angle relative to the anchor body (400) which extends through the wall (W). The toggle member (231) is held captive in the first position but is released and then rotated to the second position by a fastener (218) introduced in the anchor body (400). The fastener (218) threadably engages the toggle member (231) thereby drawing the toggle member (231) against a hidden side of the wall (W).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Cobra Fixations Cie Ltee—Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen, André Bouchard
  • Patent number: 8353652
    Abstract: An anchor assembly (A) for hollow walls comprises an anchor body (400) and a toggle member (231) that is displaceable between a first position wherein the toggle member (231) is substantially aligned with the anchor body (400) such that the anchor assembly (A) can be inserted in the wall (W) via a cutting distal end (325) of the toggle member (231), and a second position wherein the toggle member (231) extends behind the wall (W) at an angle relative to the anchor body (400) which extends through the wall (W). The toggle member (231) is held captive in the first position but is released and then rotated to the second position by a fastener (218) introduced in the anchor body (400). The fastener (218) threadably engages the toggle member (231) thereby drawing the toggle member (231) against a hidden side of the wall (W).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Cobra Fixations Cie Ltee—Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen, André Bouchard
  • Patent number: 8303224
    Abstract: An anchor assembly for walls comprises a toggle member and a strap member pivotally mounted together, and a locking member. In a first position thereof, the toggle member is aligned with the strap member for insertion through the wall, whereas in a second position thereof, the toggle member extends behind the wall at an angle relative to the strap member which extends from the toggle member through the hole in the wall. The locking member is adapted to be displaced along the strap member until it engages the wall and to be locked on the strap member to prevent the locking member from displacing away from the toggle member. Therefore, the locking member and the toggle member are connected by the strap member and imprison the wall by abutting respectively the visible and hidden sides thereof. A fastener introduced through the locking member and the wall threadably engages an opening defined in the toggle member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20120257944
    Abstract: An anchoring device for insertion in a hole provided in a structure such as a wall (hollow or solid) comprises proximal and distal sections. The proximal section includes a head defining an aperture for receiving a fastener, and the distal section includes a pair of expandable wings displaceable between collapsed and expanded positions. Each wing is biased towards its expanded position such that the wings can engage the structural material delimiting the hole or a distal surface of the structure. The distal section comprises, proximally of the wings, a variable-length flexible portion for allowing the wings to engage the distal surface of the structure for various structure thicknesses. The distal section comprises, distally of the wings, a tip section adapted to spread outwardly when engaged by the fastener. The proximal section comprises a pair of legs each having a toothed rack for engaging the structural material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: COBRA FIXATIONS CIE LTEE-COBRA ANCHORS CO. LTD
    Inventors: Pierre McDUFF, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen, William A. Crossley
  • Patent number: 8142122
    Abstract: An anchoring device for insertion in a hole provided in a structure such as a wall (hollow or solid) comprises proximal and distal sections. The proximal section includes a head defining an aperture for receiving a fastener, and the distal section includes a pair of expandable wings displaceable between collapsed and expanded positions. Each wing is biased towards its expanded position such that the wings can engage the structural material delimiting the hole or a distal surface of the structure. The distal section comprises, proximally of the wings, a variable-length flexible portion for allowing the wings to engage the distal surface of the structure for various structure thicknesses. The distal section comprises, distally of the wings, a tip section adapted to spread outwardly when engaged by the fastener. The proximal section comprises a pair of legs each having a toothed rack for engaging the structural material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Cobra Fixations Cie Ltee-Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen, William A. Crossley
  • Publication number: 20120001039
    Abstract: An anchor assembly (A) for use with hollow panels, comprises a holding member, such as a hook (10), and an anchor (12) The anchor (12) is adapted to penetrate a hollow panel, such as a wall (W), and, once the anchor assembly (A) has been installed to the wall (W), the anchor (12) is firmly secured thereto while the hook (10), which is joined to the anchor (12), is located on a visible side (V) of the wall (W) The anchor (12) includes a first anchor portion (14) and a second vice (16) portion The anchor portion (14), when the anchor assembly (A) is installed to the wall (W), extends through the hole (O) defined in the wall (W) while the vice portion (16) is located behind the wall (W) An elbow portion (17) is provided on the anchor (12) between the anchor (14) and vice (16) portions for allowing the anchor (12) to be pivoted when being installed in the wall (W) from a first position where the vice portion (16) is inserted though the wall (W) to form the hole (O) therein and a second position where the vice por
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: COBRA FIXATIONS CIE LTEE - COBRA ANCHORS CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20120001040
    Abstract: An anchoring system for use with hollow panels, comprises an anchor member and a separate fixture, which are adapted to be mounted together. The anchor member includes an elongated element, such as a wire, adapted to be inserted into and partly through a hollow panel, such as a wall, and to bear against a rear surface of the panel. The fixture is adapted to bear against a front surface of the panel for securing the anchoring system to the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: COBRA FIXATIONS CIE LTEE - COBRA ANCHORS CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20090324359
    Abstract: An anchoring device for insertion in a hole provided in a structure such as a wall (hollow or solid) comprises proximal and distal sections. The proximal section includes a head defining an aperture for receiving a fastener, and the distal section includes a pair of expandable wings displaceable between collapsed and expanded positions. Each wing is biased towards its expanded position such that the wings can engage the structural material delimiting the hole or a distal surface of the structure. The distal section comprises, proximally of the wings, a variable-length flexible portion for allowing the wings to engage the distal surface of the structure for various structure thicknesses. The distal section comprises, distally of the wings, a tip section adapted to spread outwardly when engaged by the fastener. The proximal section comprises a pair of legs each having a toothed rack for engaging the structural material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen, William A. Crossley
  • Patent number: 7600956
    Abstract: An anchoring device for insertion in a hole provided in a structure such as a wall (hollow or solid) comprises proximal and distal sections. The proximal section includes a head defining an aperture for receiving a fastener, and the distal section includes a pair of expandable wings displaceable between collapsed and expanded positions. Each wing is biased towards its expanded position such that the wings can engage the structural material delimiting the hole or a distal surface of the structure. The distal section comprises, proximally of the wings, a variable-length flexible portion for allowing the wings to engage the distal surface of the structure for various structure thicknesses. The distal section comprises, distally of the wings, a tip section adapted to spread outwardly when engaged by the fastener. The proximal section comprises a pair of legs each having a toothed rack for engaging the structural material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen, William A. Crossley
  • Patent number: D635843
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Cobra Fixations Cie. Ltee.-Cobra Anchors Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
  • Patent number: D636256
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Cobra Fixations Cie. Ltee.-Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
  • Patent number: D642900
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Cobra Fixations Cie Ltee-Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
  • Patent number: D649022
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Cobra Fixations Cie. Ltee.-Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
  • Patent number: D649023
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
  • Patent number: D649436
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Cobra Fixations Cie. Ltee.-Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
  • Patent number: D649437
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Cobra Fixations Cie. Ltee.-Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
  • Patent number: D649438
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Cobra Fixations Cie. Ltee.-Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
  • Patent number: D649439
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Cobra Fixations Cie. Ltee.-Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
  • Patent number: D650261
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen