Patents by Inventor Alfonso Castagna

Alfonso Castagna 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).

  • Patent number: 7607620
    Abstract: A support for at least one flat panel monitor, or display, permits adjustment of the display in one or two axes. The support includes an oblong support element connected to the rear of the display at two spaced locations. In preferred embodiments, the oblong support extends parallel to the rear of the display. First axis adjustable couplings are provided at each of the two locations that permit adjustment of the at least one flat panel display in a first axis. In embodiments that provide for adjustability in two axes, at least one second axis adjustable coupling is provided between the two locations to permit adjustment in a second axis. In these embodiments, the adjustment mechanism may be gimbal-like. In the preferred embodiments, adjustment in both axes is limited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Bloomberg Finance L.P.
    Inventors: Helmars E. Ozolins, Masamichi Udagawa, Alfonso Castagna
  • Publication number: 20040041062
    Abstract: A support for at least one flat panel monitor, or display, permits adjustment of the display in one or two axes. The support includes an oblong support element connected to the rear of the display at two spaced locations. In preferred embodiments, the oblong support extends parallel to the rear of the display. First axis adjustable couplings are provided at each of the two locations that permit adjustment of the at least one flat panel display in a first axis. In embodiments that provide for adjustability in two axes, at least one second axis adjustable coupling is provided between the two locations to permit adjustment in a second axis. In these embodiments, the adjustment mechanism may be gimbal-like. In the preferred embodiments, adjustment in both axes is limited.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Helmars E. Ozolins, Masamichi Udagawa, Alfonso Castagna
  • Patent number: 5913574
    Abstract: A cutting module and a cutting element which fits within the cutting module are used to remove polymer, e.g. insulation or a conductive polymer composition, from the first and second electrodes of the cable at the end of the cable in order to make electrical connection from the electrodes to the first and second contact members of an electrical plug. Present within the cutting module are first and second electrode-contact sections positioned on the concave arcuate inner surface of the wall of a cavity in the cutting module. The electrode-contact sections can be electrically connected to the first and second contact members. The cutting element comprises a cutting wedge which has (a) a convex arcuate outer surface which complements the inner surface of the wall of the cutting module, and (b) piercing means suitable for penetrating the polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: Raychem Corporation
    Inventors: Ercole D'Amario, Jr., Alfonso Castagna, Jerry N. Moscovitch, Chepur P. Rao, Brian S. Larkin, Arthur E. Ferdinand
  • Patent number: 5718600
    Abstract: An electrical plug for connecting an electrical cable such as an electrical heating cable to an electrical power outlet. Contained within the housing of the plug are first and second contact members which comprise a first prong and a second prong, respectively, each prong being suitable for insertion into a socket of an electrical power outlet. A cutting module and a cutting element which fits within the cutting module are used to remove polymer, e.g. insulation or a conductive polymer composition, from the first and second electrodes of the cable at the end of the cable in order to make electrical connection from the electrodes to the first and second contact members. Present within the cutting module are first and second electrode-contact sections positioned on the concave arcuate inner surface of the wall of a cavity in the cutting module. The electrode-contact sections can be electrically connected to the first and second contact members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignee: Raychem Corporation
    Inventors: Ercole D'Amario, Jr., Alfonso Castagna, Jerry N. Moscovitch, Chepur P. Rao, Brian S. Larkin, Arthur E. Ferdinand
  • Patent number: D507270
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: Bloomberg LP
    Inventors: Helmars E. Ozolins, Masamichi Udagawa, Alfonso Castagna, Christopher J. H. Stewart, Alexander Chong, Sigrid G. Moeslinger
  • Patent number: D507570
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: Bloomberg LP
    Inventors: Helmars E. Ozolins, Masamichi Udagawa, Alfonso Castagna, Christopher J. H. Stewart, Alexander Chong, Sigrid G. Moeslinger
  • Patent number: D516070
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Bloomberg LP
    Inventors: Helmars Ozolins, Masamichi Udagawa, Alfonso Castagna, Christopher Stewart, Sigrid Moeslinger
  • Patent number: D486483
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Bloomberg LP
    Inventors: Michael R. Bloomberg, Helmars E. Ozolins, Alfonso Castagna, Dennis L. Kappen
  • Patent number: D486484
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Bloomberg LP
    Inventors: Michael R. Bloomberg, Helmars E. Ozolins, Alfonso Castagna, Dennis L. Kappen
  • Patent number: D492308
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Bloomberg LP
    Inventors: Helmars E. Ozolins, Masamichi Udagawa, Alfonso Castagna, Christopher J. H. Stewart, Sigrid G. Moeslinger
  • Patent number: D492684
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Bloomberg LP
    Inventors: Helmars E. Ozolins, Masamichi Udagawa, Alfonso Castagna, Christopher J. H. Stewart, Alexander Chong, Sigrid G. Moeslinger
  • Patent number: D496362
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Bloomberg LP
    Inventors: Helmars E. Ozolins, Masamichi Udagawa, Alfonso Castagna, Christopher J. H. Stewart, Alexander Chong, Sigrid G. Moeslinger
  • Patent number: D496363
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Bloomberg LP
    Inventors: Helmars E. Ozolins, Masamichi Udagawa, Alfonso Castagna, Christopher J. H. Stewart, Alexander Chong, Sigrid G. Moeslinger
  • Patent number: D497364
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Bloomberg LP
    Inventors: Helmars E. Ozolins, Masamichi Udagawa, Alfonso Castagna, Christopher J. H. Stewart, Alexander Chong, Sigrid G. Moeslinger
  • Patent number: D500037
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: Bloomberg LP
    Inventors: Helmars E. Ozolins, Masamichi Udagawa, Alfonso Castagna, Christopher J. H. Stewart, Alexander Chong, Sigrid G. Moeslinger