Patents by Inventor Joseph D'Alto

Joseph D'Alto 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: 5657586
    Abstract: A method for supporting a tombstone, including the steps of boring a hole into the ground which extends to the vault. A polystyrene column is placed into the hole so that it is supported by the top surface of the vault. A rigid platform is attached to the top of the post to provide a platform on which the tombstone is set. The apparatus according to the invention includes the polystyrene column and a rigid platform made from extruded polystyrene foam insulation. The platform is attached to the post by galvanized nails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1997
    Assignee: All Mighty Building Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Otto Bezler, Joseph D'Alto
  • Patent number: 4996805
    Abstract: A moveable mausoleum cover comprises at least one row of at least one crypt cover door moveable horizontally; the door has a front surface and a rear surface. A pocket wall comprises an end panel adjacent to the door and rotatable around a pivot point, between a closed position and an open position; the end panel having a front surface and a rear surface. A horizontal track is located a spaced distance behind the rear surface of the crypt cover door and a spaced distance behind the rear surface of the end panel; the track having a hollow guide rail. A connector means is contained within the hollow guide rail; and there is a means for mounting the connector means to the rear surface of the crypt cover door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1991
    Inventor: Joseph D'Alto