Patents by Inventor Frank Bona

Frank Bona 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).

  • Biodegradable inflatable device
    Patent number: 8518502
    Abstract: An inflatable device, in particular a device including a body having an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface accessible through an orifice in the body, the body including a prolamine protein that exhibits air or gas impermeability for a suitable period of time, and yet is biodegradable upon exposure to the environment. The device can be utilized as a balloon for personal uses such as toys, gifts or balloon releases at events, or as a medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Inventors: Frank Bona, David A. Schiraldi
  • Biodegradable inflatable device
    Publication number: 20110076911
    Abstract: An inflatable device, in particular a device that exhibits a desirable amount of air or gas impermeability for a suitable period of time, and yet is biodegradable upon exposure to the environment over time. The device can be utilized as a balloon for personal uses such as toys, gifts or balloon releases at events, or even as a medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventors: Frank Bona, David Schiraldi