Patents by Inventor Thomas Matousek

Thomas Matousek 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).

  • Reinforcing rod
    Patent number: 7509783
    Abstract: A reinforcing rod includes a rectilinear and elongated shaft that has a centrally disposed longitudinal axis and includes a monolithically formed spine extending along an entire length of the shaft and parallel to the axis. The spine includes monolithically formed coextensive rings equidistantly spaced and juxtaposed along a length of the shaft. The spine bifurcates the rings. The rings form a generally spiral pattern about the shaft. The shaft is formed from steel. A mechanism is included for providing a smooth surface of the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Inventor: Thomas Matousek