Patents by Inventor Francisco L. Garza

Francisco L. Garza 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: 20090276988
    Abstract: A clip operable to secure panels of sheet material includes a generally H-shaped unit having pair of opposed arms separated by a central beam forming a pair of aligned receptacles, each operable to receive a panel therein. At least one of the arms includes biasing members operable to apply pressure to the panels inserted into the receptacles. The clip secures adjacent panels together in edge-to-edge orientation such that the panels are coplanar. Panels utilized with the clip include sheets of building material such as plywood, drywall, and roofing materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC
    Inventor: Francisco L. Garza
  • Publication number: 20090120030
    Abstract: A positioning device for accurately positioning a reinforcing member in a hardening material (e.g., concrete). The positioning device is made from a plastic material and includes a base and a support member extending from the base. The base includes at least one receiving member supported on the support member. The receiving member is in the form of a flexible clip or spring clip. The clips are C-shaped and include arms with an opening between the arms which leads to a holding area. Each clip is capable of receiving reinforcing members of varying sizes within the opening. The clips flex outward to accommodate a reinforcing member and subsequently return inward toward a rest mode to contact and secure the reinforcing member within the holding area. The clips may be positioned at various heights and orientations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: 3GM PRODUCTS
    Inventor: Francisco L. Garza
  • Publication number: 20090100784
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a rebar support assembly utilized in structural construction beams. The assembly may include a frame having chair portion, a cage portion, an intermediate portion, and/or a header portion. Each portion may include one or more rebar receptacles designed to support a segment of reinforcement bar in a predetermined location and orientation. For example, the receptacles may be configured to orient the rebar in a generally horizontal and/or a generally vertical position. The assembly may be configured as a unitary structure, or may be modular to customize the rebar support for a job site. In use, the assembly is positioned on the supporting surface of the concrete pour area and rebar segments are coupled to the receptacles. Concrete is then poured over/around the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: 3GM PRODUCTS
    Inventors: Francisco L. Garza, Mario Verdi, Khaled ElMandooh Galal
  • Patent number: D597402
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Inventor: Francisco L. Garza