Patents by Inventor Laura L. Vitale

Laura L. Vitale 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).

  • Pop tab remover
    Patent number: 7640831
    Abstract: A pop tab remover apparatus and method of use having a fork and can support combination as a head which allow for easy removal of a tab from a soda, beer, or other type of can. The apparatus and method of use allows a user to easily place the fork between a tab and a can, seat or mate the can support near or at the top of the can, squeeze the handles and remove the tab with a “pop” like report. Unlike the prior art, the present art removes a can tab in a fraction of a second which aids in the efficient recycling of tabs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Inventor: Laura L. Vitale
  • Pop tab remover
    Patent number: D557091
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Inventor: Laura L. Vitale