Patents by Inventor Robert Granata

Robert Granata 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).

  • Publication number: 20230220859
    Abstract: A pivoting fastener assembly for securely fastening a panel in spaced relation to a support backing, and a method of manufacturing the same. The fastener assembly includes: a magnet-carrier assembly that includes a magnet that is fixed to a carrier member; and a base member that includes a base portion and a pivoting portion. The pivoting portion includes a head, a trunk, and an extension portion that is connected to the base portion. The extension portion includes a top side that connects a first peripheral surface to a second peripheral surface of the extension portion. A first end of the trunk is connected to the top side of the extension portion and a second end of the trunk is connected to the head. The base member is a unitary piece, and the head of the pivoting portion engages and retains the carrier member of the magnet-carrier assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Robert Granata, Clarence Martin
  • Patent number: 11624382
    Abstract: A pivoting fastener assembly for securely fastening a panel in spaced relation to a support backing, and a method of manufacturing the same. The fastener assembly includes: a magnet-carrier assembly that includes a magnet that is fixed to a carrier member; and a base member that includes a base portion and a pivoting portion. The pivoting portion includes a head, a trunk, and an extension portion that is connected to the base portion. The extension portion includes a top side that connects a first peripheral surface to a second peripheral surface of the extension portion. A first end of the trunk is connected to the top side of the extension portion and a second end of the trunk is connected to the head. The base member is a unitary piece, and the head of the pivoting portion engages and retains the carrier member of the magnet-carrier assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: EYPEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert Granata, Clarence Martin
  • Publication number: 20210324884
    Abstract: A pivoting fastener assembly for securely fastening a panel in spaced relation to a support backing, and a method of manufacturing the same. The fastener assembly includes: a magnet-carrier assembly that includes a magnet that is fixed to a carrier member; and a base member that includes a base portion and a pivoting portion. The pivoting portion includes a head, a trunk, and an extension portion that is connected to the base portion. The extension portion includes a top side that connects a first peripheral surface to a second peripheral surface of the extension portion. A first end of the trunk is connected to the top side of the extension portion and a second end of the trunk is connected to the head. The base member is a unitary piece, and the head of the pivoting portion engages and retains the carrier member of the magnet-carrier assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Granata, Clarence Martin
  • Patent number: 7922135
    Abstract: A fastener assembly securely fastens a decorative panel in spaced relation to a support backing. The fastener assembly includes a base member adapted to be operatively mounted to the decorative panel, a carrier member, and a fastening medium supported by the carrier member and adapted to operatively interconnect the carrier member to the support backing. At least one biasing member is adapted to operatively support the carrier member and provide swiveling articulation of the carrier member relative to the base member. At least one leg extends from the base member and is adapted to operatively engage the carrier member so as to attach the carrier member to the base member in articulating fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Inventor: Robert Granata
  • Patent number: 7435031
    Abstract: A fastener assembly securely fastens a decorative panel in spaced relation to a support backing. The fastener assembly includes a base member adapted to be operatively mounted to the decorative panel, a carrier member, and a fastening medium supported by the carrier member and adapted to operatively interconnect the carrier member to the support backing. The carrier member is operatively attached to the base member such that the carrier member is articulately moveable relative to the base member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Inventor: Robert Granata
  • Publication number: 20080056810
    Abstract: A fastener assembly securely fastens a decorative panel in spaced relation to a support backing. The fastener assembly includes a base member adapted to be operatively mounted to the decorative panel, a carrier member, and a fastening medium supported by the carrier member and adapted to operatively interconnect the carrier member to the support backing. At least one biasing member is adapted to operatively support the carrier member and provide swiveling articulation of the carrier member relative to the base member. At least one leg extends from the base member and is adapted to operatively engage the carrier member so as to attach the carrier member to the base member in articulating fashion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventor: Robert Granata
  • Patent number: 6857809
    Abstract: A fastener assembly for securely fastening a decorative panel in spaced relation to a support backing includes a base member adapted to be operatively mounted to the decorative panel, a carrier member, and a linking member operatively extending between the base member and the carrier member such that the base member is disposed spaced from the carrier member. A fastening medium is supported by the carrier member and adapted to operatively interconnect the carrier member to the support backing. The linking member operatively interconnects the base member and the carrier member in articulating fashion such that the base member is transversely moveable relative to the carrier member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Inventor: Robert Granata
  • Publication number: 20040258471
    Abstract: A fastener assembly securely fastens a decorative panel in spaced relation to a support backing. The fastener assembly includes a base member adapted to be operatively mounted to the decorative panel, a carrier member, and a fastening medium supported by the carrier member and adapted to operatively interconnect the carrier member to the support backing. The carrier member is operatively attached to the base member such that the carrier member is articulately moveable relative to the base member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventor: Robert Granata
  • Publication number: 20020197107
    Abstract: A fastener assembly for securely fastening a decorative panel in spaced relation to a support backing includes a base member adapted to be operatively mounted to the decorative panel, a carrier member, and a linking member operatively extending between the base member and the carrier member such that the base member is disposed spaced from the carrier member. A fastening medium is supported by the carrier member and adapted to operatively interconnect the carrier member to the support backing. The linking member operatively interconnects the base member and the carrier member in articulating fashion such that the base member is transversely moveable relative to the carrier member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventor: Robert Granata