Patents by Inventor Francis C. Calabro

Francis C. Calabro 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: 5954305
    Abstract: An antenna mounting platform for mounting along the length of an elongated mast pole. The antenna mounting platform includes a frame assembly having a peripheral edge and an interior opening to enable access to the platform by service personnel. The frame assembly includes a walkway extending along the peripheral edge, the walkway having a width and an inner edge. The antenna mounting platform also comprises at least one antenna support arranged for supporting an antenna. The antenna support includes a bracket for slidably mounting the antenna support to the peripheral edge of the frame assembly for locating the antenna support at selectable positions along the peripheral edge of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Summit Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Francis C. Calabro
  • Patent number: 4452555
    Abstract: An attachment apparatus for releasably attaching a structure, such as a wheel assembly, to a standardized ISO container is disclosed. The ISO container includes standardized holes or openings situated in each corner of the container. The structure to be attached includes holes or openings that are substantially alignable with the ISO openings along the bottom edge of the container well. A locking lug is provided which is carried in the structure openings and releasably engageable with the ISO container openings. The locking lug comprises a shaft having an enlarged end portion which fits through the container openings. When inserted, the shaft is rotatable to a locking position. The locking lug is then tensioned to provide a secure and tight coupling between the structure and the container. The structure to be attached to the container is a wheel assembly having an interface assembly for interfacing with the container wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1981
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1984
    Assignee: The Union Corporation
    Inventor: Francis C. Calabro