Patents by Inventor Rick Gallo

Rick Gallo 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).

  • Clipper closure for filter belts
    Patent number: 9827731
    Abstract: A clipper closure assembly for securing ends of an endless loop of fabric. The clipper closure assembly uses a clipper closure and a wire mesh guard or reinforcement, which fit over the end of the fabric. The closure and guard are pressed together and the barbs at the ends of the clipper closure legs bite into the wire mesh guard and the fabric. Two ends fitted with the clipper closure and mesh guard are brought together and a lock bar inserted into the loops that extends from the respective closures. A protective coating may be applied over the clipper closure and mesh guard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: National Filter Media, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy D. Carlsen, Rick Gallo, Raymond Philippon, Alex Burnham