Patents by Inventor Frank J. Giandenoto

Frank J. Giandenoto 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).

  • Lawn thatcher assembly
    Patent number: 4724662
    Abstract: A lawn thatcher assembly including a shaft and a plurality of blades and spacers extending therealong. The shaft has a helical surface thereon, and the blades have a matching helical opening, all of which permits the blades to be slid onto the shaft and present a final helical pattern of blade tips along the length of the shaft. The method of making the assembly is also achieved in this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1988
    Assignee: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Frank J. Giandenoto, Marvin L. Joray
  • Tractor seat-operated hydraulic valve control
    Patent number: 4466504
    Abstract: A tractor seat-operated hydraulic valve control including a power tractor and a hydraulically powered implement connected with the tractor. A hydraulic valve on the tractor is controlled by a manual lever connected therewith and by a mechanical connection between a pivotally mounted operator's seat and the valve. When the operator is off the seat the control moves the valve to the neutral position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1984
    Assignee: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Frank J. Giandenoto, Anthony J. Saiia