Patents by Inventor Dominic D. Cordiano

Dominic D. Cordiano 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).

  • Single latch snap-lock base for annular fluorescent lamps
    Patent number: 4002394
    Abstract: A plastic base for annular fluorescent lamps is disclosed comprising two semicylindrical parts. A first part comprises a dowel and a latch pin extending from the interior thereof; the second part comprising recesses for receiving the dowel and latch pin for securing the two parts in a fixed relationship. Additional means are provided for reducing the possibility of short circuits across the electrical leads. Also, the parts are shaped to require a minimum of undercuts, thereby simplifying the fabrication thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1977
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Dominic D. Cordiano, Joseph D. Kastelic, Vernon E. Thomas