Patents by Inventor Robert La Barbera
Robert La Barbera 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).
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Patent number: 11655629Abstract: A connection sleeve for a cast-in-place anchor. The cast-in-place anchor including a suspension plate having a threaded opening. The cast-in-place anchor also including an externally threaded rod with a head. The threaded rod threadably connected to the suspension plate so that the rod and plate are perpendicular. A sleeve between the rod and plate allows the rod to be securely connected to the plate by simply urging the rod axially toward and into the sleeve to securely lock with and engage with the plate. The assembly resulting in an X shaped cast-in-place anchor assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2020Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Mark Ziegler, Robert La Barbera, Jack Dunning, Mark Serokosz
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Patent number: 11078941Abstract: A cast-in-place anchor assembly is disclosed for suspending objects below a metal deck. The assembly includes an anchor body and an anchor support. The anchor body includes a threaded opening. The anchor support includes a central member which, in use, extends from a first upper side of the metal deck to a second lower side of the metal deck. The central member further includes a connector. The central member also includes a biasing portion which cantilevers radially outward. The central member further includes a stopping member sized to be larger than a deck opening. An end of the anchor body is connected to a connector to conceal the threaded opening from poured concrete. The stop member flexes to pass through the opening in the metal deck and the stop member and the biasing member flexingly bias the anchor support into position relative to the metal decking.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2019Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Robert La Barbera, Alan Armiento
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Publication number: 20210148111Abstract: A connection sleeve for a cast-in-place anchor. The cast-in-place anchor including a suspension plate having a threaded opening. The cast-in-place anchor also including an externally threaded rod with a head. The threaded rod threadably connected to the suspension plate so that the rod and plate are perpendicular. A sleeve between the rod and plate allows the rod to be securely connected to the plate by simply urging the rod axially toward and into the sleeve to securely lock with and engage with the plate. The assembly resulting in an X shaped cast-in-place anchor assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: Mark ZIEGLER, Robert LA BARBERA, Jack Dunning, Mark SEROKOSZ
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Publication number: 20200224696Abstract: A cast-in-place anchor assembly is disclosed for suspending objects below a metal deck. The assembly includes an anchor body and an anchor support. The anchor body includes a threaded opening. The anchor support includes a central member which, in use, extends from a first upper side of the metal deck to a second lower side of the metal deck. The central member further includes a connector. The central member also includes a biasing portion which cantilevers radially outward. The central member further includes a stopping member sized to be larger than a deck opening. An end of the anchor body is connected to a connector to conceal the threaded opening from poured concrete. The stop member flexes to pass through the opening in the metal deck and the stop member and the biasing member flexingly bias the anchor support into position relative to the metal decking.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2019Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Robert LA BARBERA, Alan ARMIENTO
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Patent number: 8714897Abstract: A drop-in anchor includes a tubular sleeve having a first end and an expandable second end, the sleeve including one or more indicator surfaces offset from the first end along a sleeve axis of the sleeve. A plug is insertable in the sleeve such that when the plug is driven into an installed position in the sleeve, the second end expands and an installation tool interacts with the first end to provide a visual indication, due to contrast in appearance with the one or more indicator surfaces, of engagement of the drop-in anchor to a workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: T. J. Bland, Robert La Barbera
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Patent number: 8465239Abstract: A drop-in anchor system includes a drop-in anchor having a tubular sleeve with a first end and an expandable second end. The sleeve tapers in inner diameter from the first end to the second end at a sleeve taper angle. The drop-in anchor includes a plug insertable in the sleeve such that when the plug is driven into an installed position in the sleeve the second end expands. The plug tapers at a plug taper angle from a head end to a tip end and a difference between the sleeve taper angle and the plug taper angle is about one degree or more. The system includes an installation tool configured to form a hole in a workpiece into which the drop-in anchor is insertable and to drive the plug into the installed position in the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2010Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Alan J. Armiento, T. J. Bland, Robert La Barbera, Jacob Olsen
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Patent number: 8398346Abstract: A drop-in anchor includes a tubular sleeve having a first end and an expandable second end, the sleeve having one or more raised surfaces at the first end. A plug is insertable in the sleeve such that when the plug is driven into an installed position in the sleeve the second end expands and an installation tool interacts with the one or more raised surfaces to provide a visual indication of engagement of the drop-in anchor to a workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: T. J. Bland, Robert La Barbera
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Publication number: 20120017421Abstract: A drop-in anchor includes a tubular sleeve having a first end and an expandable second end, the sleeve including one or more indicator surfaces offset from the first end along a sleeve axis of the sleeve. A plug is insertable in the sleeve such that when the plug is driven into an installed position in the sleeve, the second end expands and an installation tool interacts with the first end to provide a visual indication, due to contrast in appearance with the one or more indicator surfaces, of engagement of the drop-in anchor to a workpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: POWERS PRODUCTS III, LLCInventors: T.J. Bland, Robert La Barbera
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Publication number: 20100303577Abstract: A drop-in anchor includes a tubular sleeve having a first end and an expandable second end, the sleeve having one or more raised surfaces at the first end. A plug is insertable in the sleeve such that when the plug is driven into an installed position in the sleeve the second end expands and an installation tool interacts with the one or more raised surfaces to provide a visual indication of engagement of the drop-in anchor to a workpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2010Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: POWERS PRODUCTS III, LLCInventors: T.J. Bland, Robert La Barbera
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Publication number: 20100299844Abstract: An installation tool for a drop-in anchor includes a drill bit including a first end configured as a drill for forming a hole in a workpiece for a drop-in anchor. A tool sleeve is securable to the drill bit and includes a tool pocket at least partially receptive of the drill bit therein, and a tool tip configured to drive a plug of a drop-in anchor into an installed position to secure the drop-in anchor in the workpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2010Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: POWERS PRODUCTS III, LLCInventors: Alan J. Armiento, Robert La Barbera
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Publication number: 20100303578Abstract: A drop-in anchor system includes a drop-in anchor having a tubular sleeve with a first end and an expandable second end. The sleeve tapers in inner diameter from the first end to the second end at a sleeve taper angle. The drop-in anchor includes a plug insertable in the sleeve such that when the plug is driven into an installed position in the sleeve the second end expands. The plug tapers at a plug taper angle from a head end to a tip end and a difference between the sleeve taper angle and the plug taper angle is about one degree or more. The system includes an installation tool configured to form a hole in a workpiece into which the drop-in anchor is insertable and to drive the plug into the installed position in the sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2010Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: POWERS PRODUCTS III, LLCInventors: Alan J. Armiento, T.J. Bland, Robert La Barbera, Jacob Olsen