Patents by Inventor Maria Grazia Fiocco

Maria Grazia Fiocco 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: 7028374
    Abstract: A coupling device (4) for detachable handles of the type that are fitted to pots, pans, utensils of various kinds or the like, comprising a support (5) having two coupling parts opposite to each other, of which a first part (6) comprises means for fixing to a gudgeon (2) or other similar coupling element integral with the pan (1) and a second part (7), opposite the previous one, comprises means designed to hold the end of a handle (3) or the like. Said means designed for coupling with the gudgeon comprise engaging and/or pressure clamping elements that act on said gudgeon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Inventor: Maria Grazia Fiocco
  • Patent number: 6910248
    Abstract: A coupling system for removable handles of pots, pans and the like comprises the following basic elements: a support bracket (2) designed to support or receive the handle in various ways, which can also be a handgrip or any other gripping element designed for the same purpose; a housing (4) cut into said bracket (2) designed to accomodate a pin (5) whose rotation shaft (6) is excentric and supports an arm (7) which turns in an angular fashion, or a central lever or other element designed for the same purpose; a fixed stricker element (8) integral with said bracket and designed to form a coupling housing in which the edge of the pan (11), for example a gudgeon, are inserted; if necessary, a block (9) operated by the eccentric pin and the arm, allowing rotation of the pin, said block being designed to allow gripping of the edge of the pan (or the elements which protrude from it, e.g. a gudgeon) without any friction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Inventor: Maria Grazia Fiocco
  • Publication number: 20040068845
    Abstract: A coupling device (4) for detachable handles of the type that are fitted to pots, pans, utensils of various kinds or the like, comprising a support (5) having two coupling parts opposite to each other, of which a first part (6) comprises means for fixing to a gudgeon (2) or other similar coupling element integral with the pan (1) and a second part (7), opposite the previous one, comprises means designed to hold the end of a handle (3) or the like. Said means designed for coupling with the gudgeon comprise engaging and/or pressure clamping elements that act on said gudgeon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventor: Maria Grazia Fiocco
  • Publication number: 20040055115
    Abstract: A coupling system for removable handles o pots, pans and the like comprises the following basic elements: a support bracket (2) designed to support or receive the handle in various ways, which can also be a handgrip or any other gripping element designed for the same purpose; a housing (4) cut into said bracket (2) designed to accomodate a pin (5) whose rotation shaft (6) is excentric and supports an arm (7) which turns in an angular fashion, or a central lever or other element designed for the same purpose; a fixed stricker element (8) integral with said bracket and designed to form a coupling housing in which the edge of the pan (11), for example a gudgeon, are inserted; if necessary, a block (9) operated by the eccentric pin and the arm, allowing rotation of the pin, said block being designed to allow gripping of the edge of the pan (or the elements which protrude from it, e.g. a gudgeon) without any friction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventor: Maria Grazia Fiocco