Patents by Inventor Pentti I. Maatela

Pentti I. Maatela 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: 4616951
    Abstract: A coupling for connecting two elements such as building elements. The coupling comprises two profile members (4, 5) attached to the elements (2, 3) to be connected, and a spring member (10). Each profile member has an L-shaped opening (6) adapted to receive one edge of the hat-shaped spring member, which comprises a screw (14) at its mid portion. When the screw is tightened, the edge portions of the spring member are securely locked in the L-shaped openings (7) and interlock the two elements. The coupling comprises preferably two spring members (FIG. 1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1986
    Inventor: Pentti I. Maatela