Patents by Inventor John Ciofalo

John Ciofalo 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: 6769578
    Abstract: An applicator attachable to the nozzle of a caulking tube container including first and second sectional components of inflexible hard plastic aligned at an angle other than 0°, fitted over and around the nozzle a length to be held in place therewith by frictional force in facilitating dispensing of the contents of the container at hard-to-reach locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Inventors: John Ciofalo, Frank P. Ciofalo
  • Patent number: 5974965
    Abstract: A single point quick disconnect spray bar is disclosed for movement between a connected position, in which the spray bar is operatively connected to a press frame, and a disconnected position. A mounting guide secured to the spray bar is engagable with the press frame and movably supports the spray bar in the disconnected position when so engaged. A closure member, having a first part affixed to a first end of the spray bar and a second end affixed to the press frame moves the spray bar into the connected position when the first and second parts are engaged. A method of connecting a spray bar is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: Baldwin Graphic Syetems, Inc.
    Inventors: John Ciofalo, Robert W. MacDonald