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).
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Publication number: 20130243546Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: COBRA FIXATIONS CIE LTEE-COBRA ANCHORS CO. LTD.Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
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Patent number: 8449236Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 21, 2006Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Cobra Fixations Cie Ltee—Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen, André Bouchard
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Patent number: 8353652Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 21, 2006Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Cobra Fixations Cie Ltee—Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen, André Bouchard
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Patent number: 8303224Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 21, 2006Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
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Publication number: 20120257944Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2011Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: COBRA FIXATIONS CIE LTEE-COBRA ANCHORS CO. LTDInventors: Pierre McDUFF, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen, William A. Crossley
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Patent number: 8142122Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 28, 2009Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Cobra Fixations Cie Ltee-Cobra Anchors Co. LtdInventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen, William A. Crossley
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Publication number: 20120001039Abstract: 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 porType: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2009Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: COBRA FIXATIONS CIE LTEE - COBRA ANCHORS CO. LTD.Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
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Publication number: 20120001040Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2009Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: COBRA FIXATIONS CIE LTEE - COBRA ANCHORS CO. LTD.Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
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Publication number: 20090324359Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: ROYAL BANK OF CANADAInventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen, William A. Crossley
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Patent number: 7600956Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 21, 2006Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen, William A. Crossley
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Patent number: D635843Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2009Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Cobra Fixations Cie. Ltee.-Cobra Anchors Co., Ltd.Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
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Patent number: D636256Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2009Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Cobra Fixations Cie. Ltee.-Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
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Patent number: D642900Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2010Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Cobra Fixations Cie Ltee-Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
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Patent number: D649022Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2011Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Cobra Fixations Cie. Ltee.-Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
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Patent number: D649023Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2011Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
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Patent number: D649436Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2011Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Cobra Fixations Cie. Ltee.-Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
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Patent number: D649437Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2011Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Cobra Fixations Cie. Ltee.-Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
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Patent number: D649438Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2011Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Cobra Fixations Cie. Ltee.-Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
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Patent number: D649439Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2011Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Cobra Fixations Cie. Ltee.-Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
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Patent number: D650261Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2011Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen