Patents by Inventor Charles Matteau

Charles Matteau 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).

  • Hinge structure
    Patent number: 6493906
    Abstract: A hinge structure which is invisible from the front of the panel to be opened, the hinge structure comprising a first member which has first and second pins extending upwardly and a second member which has first and second slots to receive the first and second pins respectively, the first slot having an arcuate configuration to permit the first pin to move therein and the second slot having an elongated S-shaped configuration. The use of the two pins enables the door to fully open through greater than 90 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Inventor: Charles Matteau
  • Hinge structure
    Publication number: 20020104191
    Abstract: A hinge structure which is invisible from the front of the panel to be opened, the hinge structure comprising a first member which has first and second pins extending upwardly and a second member which has first and second slots to receive the first and second pins respectively, the first slot having an arcuate configuration to permit the first pin to move therein and the second slot having an elongated S-shaped configuration. The use of the two pins enables the door to fully open through greater than 90 degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventor: Charles Matteau