Patents by Inventor Kenneth E. Rawald

Kenneth E. Rawald 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).

  • Decorative hardware mounting system
    Patent number: 4998701
    Abstract: A concealed mounting assembly includes an outer post member and a decorative rose plate mounted on a concealed bracket which has a post section and mounting plate section. The post has an axially extending bore which receives the post section of the concealed bracket. A securement nut is placed within an axially extending recess in the post section. The post section also has an elongated aperture extending from the recess. The post and securement nut have alignable apertures therethrough a allow a threaded fastener to extend through the lateral aperture, elongated slot in the post section and the threaded aperture in the securement nut. The fastener, when tightened, secures the post and rose plate onto the concealed bracket and allows axial adjustment for manufacturing tolerances and secures the mountable post against torque forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1991
    Assignee: Masco Building Products Corp.
    Inventor: Kenneth E. Rawald
  • Handle for a faucet
    Patent number: D320434
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1991
    Assignee: Masco Building Products Corp.
    Inventor: Kenneth E. Rawald
  • Vacuum breaker for use with a bidet
    Patent number: D323548
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1992
    Assignees: Masco Building Products Corporation, Masco Building Products Corporation
    Inventor: Kenneth E. Rawald
  • Faucet handle
    Patent number: D327530
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1992
    Assignee: Masco Building Products Corp.
    Inventor: Kenneth E. Rawald