Patents by Inventor Paul J. DeCanio

Paul J. DeCanio 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: 6155022
    Abstract: A semi-automatic shielding panel removal and installation system for supportless dasher board systems. A U-channel runs along the length of a dasher board for holding in place (by cam means) a shielding panel. The U-channel is divided into two portions; a fixed portion is mounted to the frame of the dasher board, and a movable portion is able to be lifted off of a stringer by an actuator device. During normal use of the dasher board system (i.e. during a hockey game), the cam means holds the shielding panel snugly within the U-channel portions. When it is desired to remove the panel, a motor-driven lifting device is pivotably attached to the movable portion of the U-channel and actuated. The movable portion of the U-channel is lifted vertically, thus lifting the panel out of and away from the fixed portion of the U-channel. When the top portion of the dasher board has been cleared, the U-channel is rotated by 90 degrees so the panel may be slid out and loaded onto a skid or other storage means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: Athletica, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary DeCanio, Paul J. DeCanio, Bruce W. Irving
  • Patent number: 5084943
    Abstract: A device for attaching a flat file hooded gas lighter to an accessible location. The device includes a body structure having a magnet on one end and a fastening clip on the other end and groove like threads and a stop flange therebetween. The body structure maybe conveniently made from a plastic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1992
    Inventor: Paul J. DeCanio
  • Patent number: 4927439
    Abstract: A device for preventing condenser water carryover and makeup water spray from going down the overflow drain but permits overflowing condenser water to go down the overflow drain. The device is removably installed into the top of the overflow drain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1990
    Inventor: Paul J. DeCanio