Patents by Inventor Frank S. Ferrantello

Frank S. Ferrantello 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: 20240120960
    Abstract: A device may include a base configured to be coupled to a mobile communication device, a handle comprising a grip and a shaft, and a plurality of anchors that includes a first-end anchor, a second-end anchor and a middle anchor. The base may have a detent mechanism. The shaft may be characterized by (i) a longitudinal handle axis, (ii) a first portion having a first diameter, (iii) a second portion having a second diameter that is different than the first diameter, and (iv) at least one recess configured to be releasably engaged with the detent mechanism. The first-end anchor, second-end anchor and middle anchor may have, respectively, a first channel, a second channel and a middle channel—which may accommodate the shaft and allow it to be slidably translated along and rotated about the longitudinal anchor axis and longitudinal handle axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventor: Frank S. Ferrantello
  • Patent number: 11791857
    Abstract: A device may include a base configured to be coupled to a mobile communication device; a handle having a grip and a shaft, where the shaft is characterized by a longitudinal handle axis and the grip is coupled to the shaft at spaced-apart portions; and a bracket disposed on the base, where the bracket includes a distal anchor, a proximal anchor and a middle anchor; each of the distal anchor, proximal anchor and middle anchor having a channel that is coaxial with a longitudinal bracket axis. The channel may accommodate the shaft and allow the shaft to be slidably translated along and rotated about the longitudinal bracket axis and longitudinal handle axis within the channel between a first orientation, in which the handle and grip are rotated flush with the base; and a second orientation in which the handle and grip are fixed at an angle relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Inventor: Frank S. Ferrantello
  • Publication number: 20220173760
    Abstract: A device may include a base configured to be coupled to a mobile communication device; a handle having a grip and a shaft, where the shaft is characterized by a longitudinal handle axis and the grip is coupled to the shaft at spaced-apart portions; and a bracket disposed on the base, where the bracket includes a distal anchor, a proximal anchor and a middle anchor; each of the distal anchor, proximal anchor and middle anchor having a channel that is coaxial with a longitudinal bracket axis. The channel may accommodate the shaft and allow the shaft to be slidably translated along and rotated about the longitudinal bracket axis and longitudinal handle axis within the channel between a first orientation, in which the handle and grip are rotated flush with the base; and a second orientation in which the handle and grip are fixed at an angle relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventor: Frank S. Ferrantello
  • Patent number: 11290142
    Abstract: A grip is provided that includes a base defining a longitudinal cavity and is connectable with a mobile communication device. The base includes at least one bracket defining at least a portion of the cavity. A longitudinal member is disposable within the cavity and defines at least one finger opening. The member is movable relative to the at least one bracket. Device systems and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Inventor: Frank S. Ferrantello
  • Publication number: 20220052722
    Abstract: A grip is provided that includes a base defining a longitudinal cavity and is connectable with a mobile communication device. The base includes at least one bracket defining at least a portion of the cavity. A longitudinal member is disposable within the cavity and defines at least one finger opening. The member is movable relative to the at least one bracket. Device systems and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventor: Frank S. Ferrantello