Patents by Inventor Lawrence P. Getto

Lawrence P. Getto 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).

  • Horseshoe traction device with disposable insert and reusable stud and related method
    Patent number: 8474544
    Abstract: A device and method for enhancing traction effectiveness of horseshoes is provided. The device includes a non-threaded stud and a non-threaded insert for receiving the stud. The insert has expandable wall sections with inwardly projecting protrusions, the wall sections at least partially sheathing the stud. The stud and insert create an assembly formed-fittingly insertable in an aperture formed on a bottom surface of the horseshoe. The stud projects outward from the bottom surface, is secure against dislodgement when the horseshoe is worn, and yet removable without threadably twisting the stud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Inventors: Michael M. Mastice, Lawrence P. Getto
  • Horseshoe traction device with disposable insert and reusable stud and related method
    Publication number: 20090044959
    Abstract: A device and method for enhancing traction effectiveness of horseshoes is provided. The device includes a non-threaded stud and a non-threaded insert for receiving the stud. The insert has expandable wall sections with inwardly projecting protrusions, the wall sections at least partially sheathing the stud. The stud and insert create an assembly formed-fittingly insertable in an aperture formed on a bottom surface of the horseshoe. The stud projects outward from the bottom surface, is secure against dislodgement when the horseshoe is worn, and yet removable without threadably twisting the stud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Michael M. Mastice, Lawrence P. Getto