Patents by Inventor Vincent J. Santoro

Vincent J. Santoro 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: 5309866
    Abstract: An animal treatment and handling device which is a flexible enclosure or case into which the animal can be placed. The animal is secured up to its neck by means of hook-and-loop type fastening strips located on either side of the front opening and which provide a quick closure. Only the head of the animal extends without the case. A second closing means adds strength and helps to seal the case so that it can be used for bathing or dipping the animal. The case has a reclosable slit along the top through which medication can be introduced or the animal can be treated. Means are provided to affix a carrying strap to the case for transporting the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1994
    Inventor: Vincent J. A. Santoro
  • Patent number: 5230304
    Abstract: An animal treatment and handling device which is a flexible enclosure or case into which the animal can be placed. The animal is secured up to its neck by hook-and-loop type fastening strips located on either side of the front opening and which provide a quick closure. Only the head of the animal extends without the case. A second closure adds strength and helps to seal the case so that it can be used for bathing or dipping the animal. The case has a reclosable slit along the top through which medication can be introduced or the animal can be treated. D-rings are provided to affix a carrying strap to the case for transporting the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Inventor: Vincent J. A. Santoro
  • Patent number: 5120150
    Abstract: A steering knuckle attachment configuration for mounting with motor vehicle suspension and steering components is provided in a one piece steering knuckle housing. The lower end of the housing includes a flat major face to which a bearing carrier or torque plate may be mounted. The knuckle housing has both an upper end and a lower end, one of which includes an integrally formed open ended channel that is also open on one side. The channel is adapted to receive in its open end an attachment post projecting a suspension component. The post is secured within the channel by a transversely inserted fastener which engages the post member in an interference relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1992
    Assignee: The Budd Company
    Inventors: William L. Kozyra, Ronald M. Revyn, Vincent J. Santoro
  • Patent number: 4618159
    Abstract: An improved steering knuckle assembly is described which is made by combining a bearing carrier component preferably formed by casting or forging processes to a steering knuckle housing preferably made from stamped sheet metal. This composite structure replaces existing integral cast or forged units. By replacing a portion of a conventional cast or forge steering knuckle with stamped sheet metal components, significant weight savings are achieved. Further, production tooling costs are further reduced due to the comparable cost advantage of metal stamping tools versus casting, forging, and machining tooling. In addition to a cartridge wheel bearing assembly within the steering knuckle assembly, a redundant bearing mounting is provided when this mechanical trapping is coupled with an interference fit between the bearing carrier internal bore and the cartridge wheel bearing assembly. The stamped steering knuckle housing has several suspension fastening bushings, welded or otherwise, attached thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1986
    Assignee: The Budd Company
    Inventors: William L. Kozyra, Andrew B. MacIsaac, Vincent J. Santoro