Patents by Inventor Nicholas Fricano

Nicholas Fricano 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: 6748997
    Abstract: An upright connector or support post usable in a space-dividing wall panel system formed from serially connected panel assemblies. The post includes a plurality of openings disposed in vertically spaced relation with one another which receive load-bearing elements such as hangers or hooks typically associated with furniture components. Dimples or deformations extend transversely along the upper and lower edges of the openings and provide increased strength at the attachment points along the post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignees: Haworth, Inc., Innotec Corporation
    Inventors: Nicholas Fricano, Richard Dixon, Mark R. Smith, Jonathan R. DeYoung, Scott J. Leenstra
  • Patent number: 6688371
    Abstract: A glide assembly for a space-dividing wall panel arrangement including a housing which is mounted within a lower open end of an upright support element associated with a wall panel assembly, and a stem which projects downwardly from the housing for supportive engagement with a floor. The housing includes a lock plate which defines thereon projections which wedgingly engage within correspondingly located openings in the support element. Tabs are provided on the support element which are deformed during assembly so as to engage the respective projections and prevent disengagement of the glide assembly from the support element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignees: Haworth, Inc., Innotec Corporation
    Inventors: Fred E. Rutan, Nicholas Fricano, Mark R. Smith, Jonathan R. DeYoung, Scott J. Leenstra