Patents by Inventor Joseph A. Raffaele

Joseph A. Raffaele 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: 20230012717
    Abstract: In some implementations, the anchor stowage safety system may include a contactless switch having a first contact half configured to be disposed on a portion of an anchor rode and a second contact half configured to be mounted to a stationary portion of a boat at a predetermined position. In addition, the anchor stowage safety system may include where the contactless switch is configured to be in a closed position when the first contact half and the second contact half are positioned adjacent to one another and is configured to be in an open position when the first contact half and the second contact half are positioned separated from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventor: Joseph Raffaele Spatola
  • Patent number: 9402351
    Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the present invention relate to devices, methods, and kits for use in horticultural containers. In accordance with some embodiments, a horticultural device comprising a base and a supporting plate may advantageously reduce the amount of soil required for potting. Aspects and embodiments of the present invention may facilitate potting and may reduce plant maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Inventor: Joseph A. Raffaele
  • Publication number: 20140020293
    Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the present invention relate to devices, methods, and kits for use in horticultural containers. In accordance with some embodiments, a horticultural device comprising a base and a supporting plate may advantageously reduce the amount of soil required for potting. Aspects and embodiments of the present invention may facilitate potting and may reduce plant maintenance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Joseph A. Raffaele