Patents by Inventor Gilberto Martins Alves

Gilberto Martins Alves 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: 20140239786
    Abstract: An articulation mechanism for a sliding shelf stem of a household appliance and a method for constructing the articulation mechanism are disclosed. The articulation mechanism may operate without the use of an additional piece and may be made only with a stamping on the counter-door itself of the household appliance. The configuration of the articulation mechanism may simplify its fabrication and assembly, and may reduce or eliminate the need for use of accessories and tools for the assembly processes, simplifying construction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Electrolux Do Brasil SA
    Inventor: Gilberto Martins Alves
  • Patent number: 8752915
    Abstract: An articulation mechanism for a sliding shelf stem of a household appliance is disclosed. The articulation mechanism may operate without the use of an additional piece and may be made only with a stamping on the counter-door itself of the household appliance. The configuration of the articulation mechanism may simplify its fabrication and assembly, and may reduce or eliminate the need for use of accessories and tools for the assembly processes, simplifying construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Electrolux do Brasil SA
    Inventor: Gilberto Martins Alves
  • Publication number: 20110193461
    Abstract: An articulation mechanism for a sliding shelf stem of a household appliance is disclosed. The articulation mechanism may operate without the use of an additional piece and may be made only with a stamping on the counter-door itself of the household appliance. The configuration of the articulation mechanism may simplify its fabrication and assembly, and may reduce or eliminate the need for use of accessories and tools for the assembly processes, simplifying construction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: ELECTROLUX DO BRASIL SA
    Inventor: Gilberto Martins Alves