Patents by Inventor Patrick Joseph Napolitano

Patrick Joseph Napolitano 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).

  • Cup washer for a fastener
    Patent number: 7744324
    Abstract: A washer for use with a fastener to join two components or plates includes a washer body having an inner portion and an outer portion joined by a connecting wall. The inner portion and the connecting wall form a cavity and the outer portion extends outwardly from the connecting wall to form a flange. The washer joins two plates fabricated from dissimilar material and minimizes stress in the joint. Additionally, the washer minimizes leakage through the joint and can be used with standard fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eric James Bassani, Patrick Joseph Napolitano