Patents by Inventor Joseph Forlivio

Joseph Forlivio 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: 7887140
    Abstract: A seat includes at least a pair of child restraining members which are selectively moveable to an extended position to restrain an infant or small child, or a restraining for a larger child, the seat back including a fixed portion providing a back support for an infant or child which is extended in surface area upon retraction of one of the child restraint's, forming a comfortable back support for a larger child, the respective child restraints when retracted into the seat back forming a comfortable back support for an adult. At least one child restraining member can pivot away horizontally from an exit, allowing ease of exit of the child from the child restraining device. A locking mechanism prevents the child restraining member from inadvertent pivoting horizontally during use. Apertures in the joints of the child restraining assembly allow the child restraining assembly to be mounted to the support bar of the car seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Inventor: Joseph Forlivio
  • Publication number: 20040200938
    Abstract: A retainer holds a bag to be removably positioned in waste baskets, trash cans, supermarket bag dispensers, etc., with the bag having a body portion terminating in a pair of opposing loop-type handles, and the body portion of the bag being adapted and positioned for placement generally adjacent to a first interior surface portion of a rigid receiving receptacle. The retainer includes a generally horizontal central member, at least two opposing leg members, and an extension member. The opposing leg members depend from the central member, and the leg members are dimensioned and positioned for receiving a rim portion of the receptacle therebetween. The extension member extends from the central member in a direction opposite the leg members, with the extension member being dimensioned to receive the loop-type handle to retain the bag in a predetermined position and location, thereby suspending the bag generally adjacent to the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventor: Joseph Forlivio
  • Patent number: 4913498
    Abstract: An seat includes dual child restraints which are selectively moveable to an extended position to provide either a restraint for an infant or small child, or a restraint for a larger child, the seat back including a fixed portion providing a back support for an infant or child which is extended in surface area upon retraction of one of the child restraint's to provide a comfortable back support for a larger child, the respective child restraints when retracted into the seat back providing a comfortable back support for an adult.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1990
    Inventor: Joseph Forlivio