Patents by Inventor James W. Garofalo

James W. Garofalo 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).

  • Tile and strut construction system for geodesic dome
    Patent number: 7774992
    Abstract: The present invention sets forth a tile and strut construction system for a geodesic dome. The tile has a generally triangular shape, with the corners cut out to accommodate hubs which retain supporting struts in position. The tile has a faceted 3-dimensional upper surface, integrally molded reinforcing ribs, a recess in the lower surface at each of its 3 edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Inventors: James C. Garofalo, James W. Garofalo
  • Tile and strut construction system for geodesic dome
    Publication number: 20090019790
    Abstract: The present invention sets forth a tile and strut construction system for a geodesic dome. The tile has a generally triangular shape, with the corners cut out to accommodate hubs which retain supporting struts in position. The tile has a faceted 3-dimensional upper surface, integrally molded reinforcing ribs, a recess in the lower surface at each of its 3 edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: James C. Garofalo, James W. Garofalo