Patents Assigned to American Tack and Hardware Co., Inc.
  • Screwless outlet box covering
    Patent number: 5675125
    Abstract: A thin decorative cover plate assembly for outlet boxes wherein the outer cover or face plate does not have screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Assignee: American Tack & Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Fred Hollinger
  • Anti-flicker night light
    Patent number: 5446343
    Abstract: A capacitive element is introduced in series with the gate of a switching element in an automatic turn on/off circuit which automatically provides artificial light depending on the ambient light incident on a photo sensitive element of the circuit wherein the capacitive element holds an offset voltage which aids in turning on the switching element and provides a hysteresis in the system which counteracts a flickering effect common to automatic turn on/off circuits controlling an artificial light which employ a photo sensitive device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1995
    Assignee: American Tack & Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Burt Shulman
  • Wall plate for electrical switches, electrical outlets and the like
    Patent number: 4009797
    Abstract: A wall plate, for electrical switches, electrical outlets and the like, includes a frame and an insert received by the frame. The frame is held against the wall by the insert, which is secured to the electrical switch or electrical outlet by at least one fastening element which fits through an aperture defined in the insert. The insert includes at least one flange which serves as an abutment or stop to prevent damage to the insert as the fastening element is tightened and the insert is pulled toward the switch or outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1976
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1977
    Assignee: American Tack & Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Martin Lee
  • Shade for a night-light or similar article
    Patent number: D328800
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1992
    Assignee: American Tack & Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Barry A. Cooper
  • Shade for a night light or similar article
    Patent number: D328801
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1992
    Assignee: American Tack & Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald A. Emmerling
  • Night light
    Patent number: D345225
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Assignee: American Tack & Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Ancona, Jane Ancona, Jose Padron
  • Night light
    Patent number: D355497
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Assignee: American Tack & Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Ancona, Jane Ancona, Jose Padron
  • Night light
    Patent number: D361394
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Assignee: American Tack and Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Sean Simmons
  • Shelf bracket
    Patent number: D365016
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Assignee: American Tack & Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Fred Hollinger
  • Shelf bracket
    Patent number: D365748
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Assignee: American Tack & Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Fred Hollinger
  • Plant shelf stand
    Patent number: D369696
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Assignee: American Tack & Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Fred Hollinger
  • Plant shelf stand
    Patent number: D369697
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Assignee: American Tack & Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Fred Hollinger
  • Round plant shelf stand
    Patent number: D369698
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Assignee: American Tack & Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Fred Hollinger
  • Plant bracket
    Patent number: D371507
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Assignee: American Tack & Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Fred Hollinger
  • Round plant shelf stand
    Patent number: D372137
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: American Tack & Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Fred Hollinger
  • Night light
    Patent number: D376436
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignee: American Tack & Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald A. Emmerling
  • Electroluminescent night light
    Patent number: D377535
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Assignee: American Tack & Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Burt H. Shulman
  • Night light
    Patent number: D377837
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignee: American Tack & Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Fred Hollinger
  • Tulip trellis
    Patent number: D396304
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: American Tack & Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Fred Hollinger
  • La fleur trellis
    Patent number: D396305
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: American Tack & Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Fred Hollinger