Patents by Inventor Michael F. DeSanti

Michael F. DeSanti 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: 20120279976
    Abstract: A collapsible covering for a bucket having a bucket opening and a bucket handle. The covering includes a lower portion configured to receive the bucket and an upper portion configured to fit over the bucket opening. The upper portion includes a releasable top flap providing access to the inside of the bucket. The lower portion and the upper portion are removable from the bucket and are made from a thermally insulating material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: Frederick H. DeSanti, Michael F. DeSanti
  • Publication number: 20120189970
    Abstract: An orthodontic aligner removal tool and kit. An embodiment of the tool includes a shaft including a proximate end and a distal end. A C-shaped portion is positioned at the proximate end of the shaft. The C-shaped portion includes a top hook and a bottom hook. The top hook extends from the shaft and curves toward the bottom hook. The bottom hook extends from the shaft and curves toward the top hook. A handle portion is positioned at the distal end of the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventor: Michael F. DeSanti
  • Patent number: 8167612
    Abstract: An orthodontic aligner removal tool, kit, and method of using the same. An embodiment of the tool includes a shaft including a proximate end and a distal end. A C-shaped portion is positioned at the proximate end of the shaft. The C-shaped portion includes a top hook and a bottom hook. The top hook extends from the shaft and curves toward the bottom hook. The bottom hook extends from the shaft and curves toward the top hook. A handle portion is positioned at the distal end of the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Inventor: Michael F. DeSanti
  • Publication number: 20110147544
    Abstract: A collapsible bag support to improve collection and disposal of garbage in bags. In one embodiment, the bag support includes a tube or sleeve having a first end and a second end. The tube is configured to receive refuse through the first end and deliver the refuse through the second end. The tube is flexible, such that the tube may be placed in a collapsed position and a fully extended position. The bag support further includes a spring coil carried by the tube. The spring coil biases the tube to the fully extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Frederick H. DeSanti, Michael F. DeSanti
  • Publication number: 20110045427
    Abstract: An orthodontic aligner removal tool, kit, and method of using the same. An embodiment of the tool includes a shaft including a proximate end and a distal end. A C-shaped portion is positioned at the proximate end of the shaft. The C-shaped portion includes a top hook and a bottom hook. The top hook extends from the shaft and curves toward the bottom hook. The bottom hook extends from the shaft and curves toward the top hook. A handle portion is positioned at the distal end of the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventor: Michael F. DeSanti