Patents by Inventor Vincent R. Catalano

Vincent R. Catalano 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).

  • Key for connection of muntin or window pane spacer bars
    Patent number: 8307596
    Abstract: A key member or key for joining muntin or spacer bars in a dual pane window include an insertion end for frictional engagement in the open ended passage of a spacer bar and a projection end comprised of axially extending, spaced prongs that include teeth or serrations that enable interlocking with projecting prongs of a like key member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Allmetal, Inc.
    Inventor: Vincent R. Catalano
  • Spacer bar connector
    Patent number: 7908820
    Abstract: An integrally molded window spacer bar connector for joining opposed spacer bar end passages in the form of a hollow tube with a longitudinal axis of symmetry and a transverse axis of symmetry includes inclined leading edge ramps, a medial rib to control the insertion of the connector into spacer bars, and external channels to receive a sealant material for sealing the connector to the spacer bar at the seam of the joint of the spacer bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Allmetal, Inc.
    Inventor: Vincent R. Catalano