Joseph G Teti

US Patent:

40645940, Dec 27, 1977

Filed:

Nov 11, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/740976

Inventors:

Joseph A. Teti - Merion PA
Peter A. Peroni - Pottstown PA

Assignee:

LaFrance Precision Casting Company - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

A47B 9502

US Classification:

16125

Abstract:

A handle for tool boxes and the like includes an elongated strap having a pair of lugs at each end thereof each pair of which slides in lug nests in a respective end cover. The end covers are of thickened construction in the path of inward sliding motion to provide greater load carrying capability. The end covers include mounting structure for simplifying the assembly of the handle on the tool box or the like.

US Patent:

41968212, Apr 8, 1980

Filed:

May 15, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/905747

Inventors:

Joseph A. Teti - Merion PA
Peter A. Peroni - Pottstown PA

Assignee:

LaFrance Precision Casting Company - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

B65D 2528

US Classification:

220 94R

Abstract:

An instrument housing includes an adjustable handle which is rotatable to a number of different positions and spring biased into a locking condition and which may be disengaged therefrom by longitudinal movement of the handle along the axis of rotation without further manipulation of the means for securing the handle to the housing.

US Patent:

44803990, Nov 6, 1984

Filed:

May 4, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/491606

Inventors:

Joseph A. Teti - Haverford PA

Assignee:

LaFrance Corporation - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

G09F 700

US Classification:

40584

Abstract:

A nameplate or the like is made by providing an open-type frame which has an opening extending completely therethrough. The front face of the frame is recessed. Insert members having, for example, individual letters are placed in the recess. Each insert has a tongue which fits in the opening and which has its outer face co-planar with the outer surface of the frame and the adhesive member is secured across the outer faces of the frame and tongue.