Patents by Inventor John A. Cona

John A. Cona 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).

  • Rear mount bicycle carrier rack for motor vehicles
    Patent number: 5570825
    Abstract: A rack particularly suited for carrying one or more bicycles held firmly in place with a three point connection without the necessity for removing a wheel and with the rack extensible to allow moving the loaded rack with minimal effort to gain access to the rear of the vehicle being used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1996
    Inventor: John A. Cona
  • Modular door jamb and lintel system for industrial furnaces
    Patent number: 4977838
    Abstract: A modular door jamb and lintel system for an industrial furnace having an access door opening. A module is provided with a pair of spaced, generally vertical door jambs of precast refractory material. A refractory lintel spans the door jambs and combines therewith to define a frame for the access opening. Hangers are provided on the lintel to facilitate transporting and installing the lintel in position at the access opening. Fasteners are provided on at least the door jambs to facilitate securing the door jambs to appropriate structural members about the access opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1990
    Assignee: M. H. Detrick Co.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Farrell, John A. Cona, Ronald Glugla, Lloyd G. Bly