Patents by Inventor Matthew R. Skufca, Jr.

Matthew R. Skufca, Jr. 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).

  • Helix fastener assembly
    Patent number: 5575601
    Abstract: A fastener assembly formed of molded plastic components and comprising helically grooved studs interference fitted into smooth walled cylindrical bores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1996
    Assignee: Heelix Fasteners, Inc.
    Inventors: James Skufca, Matthew R. Skufca, Jr.
  • Mold apparatus for helical articles
    Patent number: 5558887
    Abstract: A mold construction for allowing molding of parts having elements with a helical configuration. The helically configured portion is formed by a portion of the mold that is freely rotatable relative to the rest of the mold about the axis of the helically configured portion. The extraction of the molded component from the mold along a path coextensive with the axis of the helically configured portion produces driven rotation of the rotatable mold portion thereby releasing the molded component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Heelix Fasteners, Inc.
    Inventors: James Skufca, Matthew R. Skufca, Jr.