Patents by Inventor David J. Jalanti

David J. Jalanti 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: 6425706
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing an object to a surface comprises a mounting cover having a first surface and a pair of sidewalls depending away from the first surface. The sidewalls are in a facing spaced relationship and secured to a second surface. At least two securement members are secured to the first surface between the pair of sidewalls. The securement members are configured to define a receiving area. Each securement member has a pair of engagement members secured within at least a pair of openings in the first surface. Each pair of engagement members include an upper surface. The upper surfaces of the pairs of engagement members are flush with respect to the first surface. An actuating member having a first portion, and a second portion depending away from said first portion, is configured to be slidably engaged in the receiving area. The second portion has a pair of engagement openings for slidably receiving a pair of guide members mounted to the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Jalanti, Edward Furey
  • Publication number: 20020053122
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing an object to a surface comprises a mounting cover having a first surface and a pair of sidewalls depending away from the first surface. The sidewalls are in a facing spaced relationship and secured to a second surface. At least two securement members are secured to the first surface between the pair of sidewalls. The securement members are configured to define a receiving area. Each securement member has a pair of engagement members secured within at least a pair of openings in the first surface. Each pair of engagement members include an upper surface. The upper surfaces of the pairs of engagement members are flush with respect to the first surface. An actuating member having a first portion, and a second portion depending away from said first portion, is configured to be slidably engaged in the receiving area. The second portion has a pair of engagement openings for slidably receiving a pair of guide members mounted to the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Jalanti, Edward Furey
  • Patent number: 6345429
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention is a method for fastening an object flush to a surface. The method comprises inserting an engagement member of the object into an opening in the planar member. The engagement member moves in a first direction and remains at or below the surface of the planar member. The engagement member of the object is repositioned in the opening while moving in a second direction. An engaging force is then applied to the engagement member in a third direction. The engaging force causes the engagement member of the object to be secured within the opening flush or below the surface of the planar member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Jalanti, Edward Furey
  • Patent number: D307136
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1990
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Harold R. Boyer, David J. Jalanti