Patents by Inventor Alfons Oberhofer

Alfons Oberhofer 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).

  • Fastening device for fastening a glass panel to a building structure
    Patent number: 6735921
    Abstract: Holder for plates, in particular glass plates with borings or holes, whereby in each boring is inserted an annular body with an internal or female thread and an outside facing made of an elastic material. A threaded bolt for the connection to a load-bearing construction can be screwed into the annular body. The punctiform holder makes possible a pivoting and displacement of the glass plate within certain limits. It can be installed quickly and easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Inventors: Alfons Oberhofer, Lothar Ginzel
  • Fastening device for fastening a glass panel to a building or the like and a plurality of glass panels, such as a building facade, held by a fastening device
    Publication number: 20020020119
    Abstract: Holder for plates, in particular glass plates with borings or holes, whereby in each boring is inserted an annular body with an internal or female thread and an outside facing made of an elastic material. A threaded bolt for the connection to a load-bearing construction can be screwed into the annular body. The punctiform holder makes possible a pivoting and displacement of the glass plate within certain limits. It can be installed quickly and easily.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: Alfons Oberhofer, Lothar Ginzel