Patents by Inventor Ernest Pedicano

Ernest Pedicano 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).

  • Publication number: 20110259973
    Abstract: A machine for dispensing an air freshener spray in a bathroom and, more specifically, to dispensing such by the act of flushing a toilet with use of a floatation switch in the toilet tank water that activates a device upon water levels dropping, a device may generally be one which plugs directly into an electrical outlet, one that operates remote from the outlet and is powered by batteries, the device may plug directly through a cord into an electrical outlet, the device may be powered by batteries, these devices may operate with a cartridge containing a fragrance, the cartridge may be refillable, the fragrance may be a liquid, the fragrance may be a gel, the fragrance may be released by atomization, vaporization of fragrance may occur due to heating (evaporation), the fragrance cartridge may include a wick, fragranced liquid may be drawn up wick and evaporate on exposure to air. In a second embodiment, the activating device may be attached to the lid of the seat of the toilet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Ernest A. Pedicano, Adam D. Straus
  • Publication number: 20050112313
    Abstract: A new and improved label for delivering at least one time delayed message that includes at least two migrating agents is disclosed. The time delayed message is printed on a label that is printable through an automatic label printer. A second layer that includes a substantially non-curing polymer coating may then be placed over the migrating agents to begin migration and display the message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventors: Rick Constantine, Allan Sacks, Ernest Pedicano
  • Patent number: 6467717
    Abstract: A device for dispensing a web of material wrapped around a hollow core, comprising a base having a support member and an arm. The support member is inserted into the hollow core and rotatably seated on the base in such a manner as to freely allow rotational movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Inventors: Ernest Pedicano, Gary Fores
  • Patent number: 5974003
    Abstract: A time color indicator and method are provided. The time color indicator includes a base layer segment having a transparent impermeable layer, a substantially non-curing opaque coating, and a release sheet. A portion of the uncoated surface of the transparent layer bears a printed area including a camouflage pattern printed with non-migrating ink and a message segment printed with migrating ink. An indicator layer segment includes a transparent impermeable layer, a substantially non-curing opaque coating, and a release sheet partially folded back to form a finger gripping tab and expose an indicator layer coating portion which contacts and adheres to the base layer adjacent the printed area. The time color indicator is activated by pulling the finger tab to remove the release sheet, causing the indicator layer coating to cover and contact the printed area, with the message segment migrating through the indicator layer coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Inventors: Ernest A. Pedicano, Allan G. Sacks
  • Patent number: 5107470
    Abstract: A time color indicator and method are provided. The time color indicator includes a base layer segment having a transparent impermeable layer, a substantially non-curing opaque coating, and a release sheet. A portion of the uncoated surface of the transparent layer bears a printed area including a camouflage pattern printed with non-migrating ink and a message segment printed with migrating ink. An indicator layer segment includes a transparent impermeable layer, a substantially non-curing opaque coating, and a release sheet partially folded back to form a finger gripping tab and expose an indicator layer coating portion which contacts and adheres to the base layer adjacent the printed area. The time color indicator is activated by pulling the finger tab to remove the release sheet, causing the indicator layer coating to cover and contact the printed area, with the message segment migrating through the indicator layer coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1992
    Assignee: Note/Worthy Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest A. Pedicano, Allan G. Sacks
  • Patent number: 4623336
    Abstract: A disposable safety needle sheath (10) has a funnel shaped receiving end (16) to protect the user's hand and guide a used needle into a sleeve (12). Retaining means (28, 30) within the sheath engage an inserted needle and a cap (18) seals the needle sheath after the used needle has been inserted and disengaged from a syringe (36). In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the retaining means comprises shoulders (28) at the open end of sleeve (12) to frictionally engage a needle hub (26), a cap (18) is mounted by a hinge to the receiving end (16), and locking means comprised of continuous annular ridge (32) and continuous annular groove (34) is provided to prevent the cap from being opened after closing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1986
    Inventors: James J. Pedicano, James G. Kane, Ernest Pedicano
  • Patent number: 4610667
    Abstract: A disposable safety needle sheath (10) has a funnel shaped receiving end (16) to protect the user's hand and guide a used needle into a sleeve (12). Retaining means (28, 30, 50, 58) engage an inserted needle and a cap (18) seals the needle sheath after the used needle has been inserted and disengaged from a syringe (36). In the preferred embodiments of the invention, the retaining means (50, 58) fixedly engage the associated needle hub structure of an inserted needle, a cap (18) is mounted by a hinge to the receiving end (16), and locking means comprised of continuous annular ridge (32) and continuous annular groove (34) is provided to prevent the cap from being opened after closing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1986
    Inventors: James J. Pedicano, James G. Kane, Ernest Pedicano
  • Patent number: 4501421
    Abstract: A portable foot and/or leg exercising apparatus for an operator which includes a first and second plate a mechanism for pivotally connecting said first and second foot plate together, centrally positioned between the first and second plate and extending vertically from each of the first and second plates and a mechanism disposed within or around the pivot mechanism extending from the first and second plates and operably associated with the pivot mechanism and coaxial therewith for providing a resistant force to pivoting of the first and second plates wherein the first plate is pivoted in a clockwise direction by the toes of one foot of the operator and wherein the second plate is pivoted in a counterclockwise direction by pressure from the anterior aspect of the other foot of the operator so as to cause muscular actions of the foot and/or leg of the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1985
    Inventors: James G. Kane, Ernest A. Pedicano, James Pedicano
  • Patent number: 4212153
    Abstract: A laminated indicator which changes in a visually perceptible mode with the passage of time and a method for making such an indicator. At least two layers are provided whereby the molecular migration of an agent in an interior layer to the outermost surface of the exterior layer causes a change which can be visually percepted, e.g., a change in color or shade. Preferred embodiments include the migration of a dye or the migration of an acid or base wherein the outermost layer has the other member of an acid-base pair and a pH indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1978
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1980
    Assignee: Herculite Protective Fabrics Corporation
    Inventors: Agis F. Kydonieus, Inja K. Smith, Reid A. Conroy, Ernest A. Pedicano