Patents by Inventor Andrew J. Burkette

Andrew J. Burkette 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).

  • Living hinge panel connector providing stackability of levels of panels
    Patent number: 5502930
    Abstract: A living hinge panel connector for a pair of panels which provides stackability therewith of another pair of panels. A hinge member has a pair of first formations for connecting to a pair of panels respectively, a second formation for stackingly connecting the pairs of panels wherein opposite end portions of a pin are press-fit within bores of the second formations of the hinge members for the pairs of panels respectively, and a pair of flexible webs connecting the second formation to the first formations respectively. The pin has a collar intermediate the ends to define the end portions for preventing the pin from sliding so deep into a bore that it cannot be easily removed therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1996
    Assignee: Stellar Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Burkette, Timothy Packrall