Patents by Inventor Doru Baluta

Doru Baluta 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: 6418603
    Abstract: A margin blade holder assembly is disclosed in which the assembly includes a housing having a first part and a second part. An elongated margin blade has a first end swivelly secured to the second housing part such that the margin blade extends outwardly from the second housing part having the ability to axially rotate in it on a slight angle and has a free second end adapted for insertion into a gap. The housing parts are secured together by connecting arms so that the second housing part is movable in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the margin blade relative to the first housing part between a first and second position. A spring resiliently retains the second housing part, and thus the margin blade, at an intermediate position between the first and second positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Valiant Corporation
    Inventor: Doru Baluta
  • Patent number: 6349480
    Abstract: A tool which facilitates the alignment of a closure striker with a latch on an automotive panel in which the automotive panel includes at least one alignment opening. The tool includes a plate having an outwardly projecting alignment pin(s) which is positioned within the alignment opening(s) on the automotive panel. A pair of spaced supports are secured to and extend outwardly from the other side of the plate and thus away from the automotive panel. An elongated guide rod is secured to and extends between the supports so that the guide rod is substantially parallel to the side of the plate abutting the automotive panel. A slide is longitudinally movably mounted on the guide rod and carries a striker to be secured to the automotive panel. A centering pin aligned with the striker is mounted to the slide. The latch on the automotive panel abuts against the centering pin when the panel is moved to a preset partially closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Assignee: Valiant Machine & Tool, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominique Baulier, Doru Baluta