Patents by Inventor Nick Mascari

Nick Mascari 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: 6419253
    Abstract: A wheelchair is provided which has a seat height adjustment comprised of a in-line turnbuckle that allows infinite adjustment of the length of a turnbuckle assembly. The assembly includes a handgrip with a longitudinal recess having a first end with smaller internal threads that mate with the external threads of a smaller diameter cylinder. This cylinder can telescope with a recess formed in a second hollow cylinder having oppositely threaded external threads that mates with a second larger diameter set of threads in a second end of the longitudinal recess of the handgrip. The smaller diameter cylinder includes a snap button on a spring, which catches an annular shoulder on the recess formed at the transition between the smaller and the larger diameter areas. This inhibits the turnbuckle from over-extension. Further, the assembly has a restraint, which inhibits the turnbuckle assembly from working out of its selected position during use. The restraint can be pop detent or jam nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventor: Nick Mascari
  • Patent number: D433968
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Inventors: Nick Mascari, Christopher J. Peterson