Patents by Inventor Matthew Gagliardi

Matthew Gagliardi 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).

  • Settable height adjusting fastener
    Patent number: 5314280
    Abstract: A fastener for securing two workpieces together in a desired spatial relation, at an axial distance within a predetermined spacing range comprising a screw, an insert, and a heat curable member. The heat curable member has a predetermined thickness establishing a maximum spacing within the predetermined range. The screw is drawn down toward the insert and the heat curable member is reduced in thickness until the desired spacial relation is attained. The heat curable member is subsequently cured setting the fastener and the first and second workpieces in the desired special relation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1994
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Matthew Gagliardi, Noah B. Mass