Patents by Inventor Frank T. Poggio

Frank T. Poggio 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).

  • Shower door assembly
    Patent number: 5867846
    Abstract: A lightweight, low cost shower door assembly for enclosing a tub or shower enclosure having sides and a base. It includes an upper support member adapted to be positioned against opposing sides of the enclosure and a lower support member adapted to be positioned against the base of the enclosure. A door in the assembly includes a flexible rod connecting first and second frame members. The first frame member is connected to the upper and lower support members and positioned for movement about a vertical axis. The flexible rod is bowed to apply an upward force on the second frame member in order to maintain it in releasable connection with the upper support member. In use, a section of replaceable fabric or vinyl extends across the frame members in order to provide a water barrier for the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Raul M. Paredes, Frank T. Poggio, Bruce M. Sauter, Dana F. Buccicone
  • Shower door assembly
    Patent number: 5634219
    Abstract: A lightweight, low cost shower door assembly for enclosing a tub or shower enclosure having sides and a base. It includes an upper support member adapted to be positioned against opposing sides of the enclosure and a lower support member adapted to be positioned against the base of the enclosure. A door in the assembly includes a flexible rod connecting first and second frame members. The first frame member is connected to the upper and lower support members and positioned for movement about a vertical axis. The flexible rod is bowed to apply an upward force on the second frame member in order to maintain it in releasable connection with the upper support member. In use, a section of replaceable fabric or vinyl extends across the frame members in order to provide a water barrier for the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 3, 1997
    Assignee: Sterling Plumbing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Raul M. Paredes, Frank T. Poggio, Bruce M. Sauter, Dana F. Buccicone
  • Handle
    Patent number: D397425
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Assignee: Sterling Plumbing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Raul M. Paredes, Frank T. Poggio
  • Handle
    Patent number: D413654
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Sterling Plumbing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Raul M. Paredes, Frank T. Poggio