Patents by Inventor Mohamed L. Benchaar

Mohamed L. Benchaar 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).

  • Ball-and-socket assembly and method of making
    Patent number: 5153976
    Abstract: The ball-and-socket assembly (10) comprises a rod (12) having a ball head (14) at one end thereof, the ball head (14) having a diametrical groove (16) with a flexible member (30) disposed therein and extending radially beyond the outer surface (14A) of the ball head (14). A body (44) includes a bore (46) having a flared entrance wall (50) communicating with an open end (48) of the bore (46), the flared entrance wall (50) extending axially inwardly to a radial shoulder (52) defined between end of the flared entrance wall (50) and a large diameter portion (54) of the bore (46), a small diameter portion (58) of the bore (46) being located axially inwardly of the bore (46) relative to the large diameter portion (54), and a frustoconical wall (56) extending between the small and large diameter portions (54, 58).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1992
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: Mohamed L. Benchaar, Larry E. Isakson, Daniel A. Mauro
  • Deadbolt backset latch with interlock
    Patent number: 4979768
    Abstract: An adjustable deadbolt backset latch arrangement having a bolt train including a deadbolt in which the deadbolt is arrested by action of a turntable shuttle to permit backset adjustment of the latch arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1990
    Assignee: Dexter Lock Company
    Inventors: Robert A. Marotto, Mohamed L. Benchaar