Patents by Inventor William Colatriano

William Colatriano 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).

  • Flat furniture component with foldable frame members
    Patent number: 5681083
    Abstract: A furniture component, made of plastic, which is molded in a generally flat form having a frame element and foldable frame members which can be displaced in relation to the frame element. A pair of receptors are formed in the frame element adjacent each displaceable frame member, and corresponding limbs are formed on each displaceable frame member for engagement in the receptors. Each of the receptors comprises a cavity and includes a pair of upstanding pegs to orient the frame members at a predetermined angular orientation in relation to the frame element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1997
    Assignee: P.I., Inc.
    Inventors: Laurence A. Nelson, William Colatriano