Patents by Inventor John Tavano

John Tavano 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).

  • Patent number: 5209031
    Abstract: Extruded aluminum members are provided in a framework for supporting glazed panels in an inclined or sloped glazing structure. A sill at the lower edge of the glazed panels has an upper surface that defines a raised portion of the convex contour to receive a concavely contoured support bar at an angle alpha which may very depending upon the particular installation. The upper edge of the glazed roof structure is supported by a header which is designed with a ribbed flange that can be combined with a mating top bar of L-shape cross section in a variety of positions to accommodate different angles alpha between a vertical wall against which the inclined structure is mounted and the plane of the sloped glazing structure itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1993
    Inventor: John Tavano