Patents by Inventor Pier L. Gianfranchi

Pier L. Gianfranchi 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: 5190255
    Abstract: A device for securing components (2) to frames, such as furniture frames. The device includes a first block (5) having a first face (8), a second opposite face (10), and a hole (6) passing through its center. An impression (9) is made in the first face to engage at least a portion of the circumferential perimeter of a frame. A second block (11) also has a first face, a second opposite face, and a hole passing through its center aligned with the hole (6) passing through the first block. That face (12) of said second block which is to lie in opposition to the first face (8) of said first block also has an impression (9') complementary to the impression (9) in the first face. A pin (7), rigid at one end with the component (2), passes through the central holes of both blocks to screw at its other end into a furniture part (3) or the like with which the frame is associated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1993
    Inventor: Pier L. Gianfranchi
  • Patent number: 5104192
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a structure for chairs, small armchairs and the like with means for completion in diversifiable versions and which has the peculiarity that it comprises a monobloc bearing body defining a seat and back in a single body.In the side zones of said seat in the back connection part there is defined a through passing channel in which is incorporable a tube which constitutes the attaching element of means embodying the supporting frame of the seat, small arm chair and the like.In said tube are insertable inserts for locking the above mentioned means which embody the supporting frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Inventor: Pier L. Gianfranchi