Patents by Inventor Joseph J. Bianco

Joseph J. Bianco 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).

  • Device for securing a lid on a container
    Patent number: 6601726
    Abstract: The invention, in one embodiment, is directed to a lid securing device. The device includes a first end adapted to interfit over a first handle of a container, a second end adapted to interfit over a second handle of the container, and an intermediate portion extending between the first end and the second end and adapted to engage a lid to exert a securing force between the lid and a container. Optionally, a portion of the device is elastic to further enhance the securing force between the container and the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Inventors: Joseph J. Bianco, John V. Bianco
  • Device for securing a lid on a container
    Publication number: 20020153378
    Abstract: The invention, in one embodiment, is directed to a lid securing device. The device includes a first end adapted to interfit over a first handle of a container, a second end adapted to interfit over a second handle of the container, and an intermediate portion extending between the first end and the second end and adapted to engage a lid to exert a securing force between the lid and a container. Optionally, a portion of the device is elastic to further enhance the securing force between the container and the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2001
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventors: Joseph J. Bianco, John V. Bianco