Patents by Inventor Michael L. Paleno

Michael L. Paleno 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: 6764301
    Abstract: A combination gas cylinder striker and wrench device for use with a gas cylinder having a cylinder valve with a valve stem. The device is made of a striker having a pair of wire frame members that are manipulatable to strike a spark for igniting a flammable gas from a gas cylinder. A gas cylinder wrench is affixed to one of the wire frame members. The gas cylinder wrench has a central portion having an opening therethrough that is sized to interfit with the valve stem of the gas cylinder. The central portion is located at a U-shaped area of the wire frame member to stabilize the affixation of the gas cylinder wrench to the wire frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Inventors: Michael L. Paleno, Daniel T. Pirl, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20030190572
    Abstract: A combination gas cylinder striker and wrench device for use with a gas cylinder having a cylinder valve with a valve stem. The combination is made of a striker having a pair of wire frame members that are manipulatable to strike a spark for igniting a flammable gas form a gas cylinder. A gas cylinder wrench is affixed to one of the wire frame members. The gas cylinder wrench has a central portion having an opening therethrough that is sized to interfit with the valve stem of the gas cylinder. The central portion is located at a U-shaped area of the wire frame member to stabilize the affixation of the gas cylinder wrench to the wire frame member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventors: Michael L. Paleno, Daniel T. Pirl
  • Publication number: 20030190571
    Abstract: A combination gas cylinder striker and wrench device for use with a gas cylinder having a cylinder valve with a valve stem. The combination is made of a pair of wire frame members that are manipulatable to strike a spark for igniting a flammable gas form a gas cylinder. A gas cylinder wrench is affixed to one of the wire frame members. The gas cylinder wrench has a raised boss having an opening therethrough that is sized to interfit with the valve stem of the gas cylinder. The raised boss stabilizes the affixation of the wrench to the wire frame member by being force fitted into a U-shaped area of the wire frame member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventors: Michael L. Paleno, Daniel T. Pirl