Patents by Inventor Francis G. Schiro

Francis G. Schiro 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: 8921454
    Abstract: This invention relates to a solid marking composition comprising at least one resin, at least one pigment, at least one dispersant, at least one solvent, and a gelling agent. This invention also provides a method of making the solid marking composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: John P. Nissen Jr. Company
    Inventors: Francis G. Schiro, Richard J. Kaiser
  • Publication number: 20140073728
    Abstract: This invention relates to a solid marking composition comprising at least one resin, at least one pigment, at least one dispersant, at least one solvent, and a gelling agent. This invention also provides a method of making the solid marking composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: JOHN P. NISSEN, JR. COMPANY
    Inventors: Francis G. Schiro, Richard J. KAISER
  • Patent number: 8490828
    Abstract: A package for product pieces includes a housing having a plurality of walls forming an interior adapter to hold a plurality of product pieces. The housing has a dispensing opening in communication with the interior. A resilient member is disposed in the housing interior and is adapted to urge the product pieces toward the dispensing opening. The housing has an aperture formed in one of the plurality of walls disposed adjacent the dispensing opening to permit the product piece to be engaged and moved out of the interior through the dispensing opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Global, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Kaiser, Francis G. Schiro, Allen Aldridge
  • Patent number: 8146799
    Abstract: Embodiments provide product information to a person viewing a product by capturing a product identifier image associated with the product, determining a product identifier from the image, and retrieving product information from a product database using the product identifier. In some cases the product information is filtered prior to display using a profile that includes criteria set by the user. Embodiments provide product information via a handheld computing device, which in some cases can be a mobile phone or other such device that also includes a camera for capturing product identifier images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas P. Kempf, Richard J. Kaiser, Francis G. Schiro
  • Publication number: 20120067916
    Abstract: A package for product pieces includes a housing having a plurality of walls forming an interior adapter to hold a plurality of product pieces. The housing has a dispensing opening in communication with the interior. A resilient member is disposed in the housing interior and is adapted to urge the product pieces toward the dispensing opening. The housing has an aperture formed in one of the plurality of walls disposed adjacent the dispensing opening to permit the product piece to be engaged and moved out of the interior through the dispensing opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: KRAFT FOODS GLOBAL BRANDS LLC
    Inventors: Richard J. Kaiser, Francis G. Schiro, Allen Aldridge
  • Publication number: 20110024440
    Abstract: A package for product pieces includes a housing having a plurality of walls forming an interior adapter to hold a plurality of product pieces. The housing has a dispensing opening in communication with the interior. A resilient member is disposed in the housing interior and is adapted to urge the product pieces toward the dispensing opening. The housing has an aperture formed in one of the plurality of walls disposed adjacent the dispensing opening to permit the product piece to be engaged and moved out of the interior through the dispensing opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: CADBURY ADAMS USA LLC
    Inventors: Richard J. Kaiser, Francis G. Schiro, Allen Aldridge
  • Publication number: 20100282836
    Abstract: Embodiments provide product information to a person viewing a product by capturing a product identifier image associated with the product, determining a product identifier from the image, and retrieving product information from a product database using the product identifier. In some cases the product information is filtered prior to display using a profile that includes criteria set by the user. Embodiments provide product information via a handheld computing device, which in some cases can be a mobile phone or other such device that also includes a camera for capturing product identifier images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Thomas P. Kempf, Richard J. Kaiser, Francis G. Schiro
  • Patent number: 6626600
    Abstract: The writing instrument includes a cap and a barrel. The cap includes threads which engage the threads on the barrel. In addition, the cap includes protrusions which engage protrusions on the barrel. The threads are designed so that the cap will engage the stop surface in approximately one third of a revolution. When the protrusions move past each other, the user perceives a tactile and/or audible indication. This indication advises the user that the cap has been fully attached to the barrel. In addition, the cap includes ribs on the exterior surface to assist the user in grasping the cap and in rotating the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Binney & Smith Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas A. Brand, George J. Nagle, Vito Niosi, Francis G. Schiro