Patents by Inventor Manuel J. Alves

Manuel J. Alves 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: 5412912
    Abstract: A slatwall assembly having modular channels formed independently of the wallboard material, which channels are slidably adjustable in both a horizontal and vertical manner, and which can be installed in any desired configuration, the slatwall assembly having components which are lightweight and more easy to install than known systems. The modular slatwall assembly has an outer member, an inner support member, and a connector. Each outer member defines a front channel for receiving merchandise display devices and a rear channel. Each inner support member defines a support channel and is fixed in a generally vertical fashion to the inner supports of the wall structure. The outer member and inner support member are slidably connected by a connector having two disc-shaped heads connected by a central post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Assignee: Bo-Man, Inc.
    Inventor: Manuel J. Alves
  • Patent number: D516632
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Joalpe International, Inc.
    Inventor: Manuel J. Alves
  • Patent number: D525456
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Joalpe International, Inc.
    Inventor: Manuel J. Alves
  • Patent number: D492871
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Joalpe International, Inc.
    Inventor: Manuel J. Alves
  • Patent number: D493963
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Joalpe International, Inc.
    Inventor: Manuel J. Alves
  • Patent number: D497253
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Joalpe International, Inc.
    Inventor: Manuel J. Alves