Patents by Inventor Nicholas R. Conti

Nicholas R. Conti 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: 4153291
    Abstract: A veiwport assembly is provided for installation in the hood of a vehicle, the hood having an opening cut therein adapted to receive the viewport assembly. The viewport assembly includes a viewport having a central portion and a peripheral portion, with the viewport being of a size larger than the hood opening so that the peripheral portion of the viewport overlaps the peripheral edge of the hood opening. The overlapping portion of the viewport is provided with a tapered edge for engaging the uppersurface of the hood and for providing a smooth transition between the viewport and the hood. The viewport further includes a mounting member extending in a direction perpendicular to the viewport and extending from the viewport at a point between the peripheral and central portions thereof. The viewport assembly further includes lip means connected to the mounting member for engaging the underside of the hood to securely fasten the viewport within the hood opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1979
    Inventors: Nicholas R. Conti, Robert Ferrara