Patents by Inventor Natalie C. Salvatore

Natalie C. Salvatore 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).

  • Reinforced foam drapery hardware
    Patent number: 5295595
    Abstract: A drapery rod comprises a ductile wire stiffener which is plastically deformable by manually generated stresses. The ductile wire stiffener is surrounded by a solid cylindrical member made up of resiliently deformable material, such as polypropylene foam. The drapery rod can be plastically deformed to conform to unusually shaped windows, such as semicircles. The ends of the rod may be deformed to provide returns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Assignee: Artizana Drapery Hardware, Inc.
    Inventors: Raphael A. Gobidas, Natalie C. Salvatore