Patents by Inventor Howard Fountaine

Howard Fountaine 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).

  • Multi-link connector
    Patent number: 6952916
    Abstract: A multi-link connector which is particularly suitable for use with a window operator. The multi-link connector includes a plurality of links (12) joined together by a joining arrangement (11). The links (12) include a base (13) and a pair of oppositely disposed walls (14) so that the links (12) form a generally channel shaped elongate length. The joining arrangement (11) provides a plurality of drive elements (11a) which extend transversely between the walls (14) and are accessible through a gap (16) formed between the walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: ASSA Abloy Financial Services AB
    Inventor: Howard Fountaine