Patents by Inventor Richard LaCorte

Richard LaCorte 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).

  • Holder for household wrap cartons
    Patent number: 5143230
    Abstract: The wrap holder consists of a pair of identical sidewalls having a plurality of slots arranged in pairs formed therein. Extending between the sidewalls and engaging the slots are a plurality of support members. Each support member includes a flange that engages the slot to create a fiction fit between the support members and sidewalls such that the support members can be moved relative to the sidewalls to retain cartons of various sizes between adjacent support members. The support members include V-shaped recesses which engage opposed corners of the cartons to secure the cartons in a position from which the wrap can be dispensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1992
    Inventor: Richard LaCorte
  • Holder for household wrap cartons
    Patent number: 5143229
    Abstract: The wrap holder consists of a pair of identical sidewalls having a plurality of slots arranged in pairs formed therein. Extending between the sidewalls and engaging the slots are a plurality of support members. Each support member includes a flange that engages the slot to create a friction fit between the support members and sidewalls such that the support members can be moved relative to the sidewalls to retain cartons of various sizes between adjacent support members. The support members include openings which engage opposed corners of the cartons to secure the cartons in a position from which the wrap can be dispensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1992
    Inventor: Richard LaCorte