Patents by Inventor James J. Mirrione

James J. Mirrione 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).

  • Self-locking hinge for antenna element
    Patent number: 3950758
    Abstract: In an antenna for television, radio or the like, including antenna elements radiating from a boom, a self-locking hinge intermediate the ends of an antenna element for permitting folding of the element for convenient boxing, or the like and for permitting unfolding and elongation of the element for use; the hinge comprising a hinge connection that is spaced from one side of the element and a snap latch that is spaced from the opposite side of the element, thereby rigidifying and strengthening the hinge connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1976
    Assignee: JFD Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: James J. Mirrione, Jerome Berger