Patents by Inventor Vito Cecconi

Vito Cecconi 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: 7216377
    Abstract: A siphon for a sink or similar element includes an upper part, a lower pivoting part, and a connection device disposed between the parts and a gasket. The connection device includes: at least one hinge which is used to pivot and guide the lower part around the axis of the hinge and which can be uncoupled such that the lower and upper parts can be completely separated; and a locking mechanism disposed between the lower and upper parts and which have at least one clip. The connection device can be used to align the lower part of the siphon and the upper part thereof and to compress the gasket when the two parts are connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Inventors: Carmelo Nocera, Vito Cecconi
  • Publication number: 20050229305
    Abstract: The invention relates to a siphon for a sink or similar element, comprising an upper part, a lower pivoting part, connection means which are disposed between said parts and a gasket. According to the invention, the aforementioned connection means comprise: at least one hinge which is used to pivot and guide the lower part around the axis of the hinge and which can be uncoupled such that the lower and upper parts can be completely separated; and locking means which are disposed between the lower and upper parts and which comprise at least one clip. The aforementioned connection means can be used to align the lower part of the siphon and the upper part thereof and to compress the gasket when the two parts are connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventors: Carmelo Nocera, Vito Cecconi