Patents by Inventor Rodrigo Pineiro
Rodrigo Pineiro 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).
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Patent number: 10993516Abstract: A writing utensil container formed from a single plastic mold, including a container front panel, a front bottom component, a container back panel, a back bottom component, and a container lid component. A bottom integral hinge component may pivotally couple the back bottom component and the front bottom component, allowing the container front and back panels to pivot toward and away from each other. A lid integral hinge component may pivotally couple to the container back panel with the container lid component for opening and closing thereof. The container front and back panels may have coupling mechanisms that selectively engage with each other to prevent pivoting about the bottom integral hinge component to retain crayon boxes between the container front and back panels. A front closure feature of the front panel may selectively engage with a lid closure feature for selectively retaining the container lid component in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2019Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: CRAYOLA, LLCInventors: Luis Rodrigo Pineiro, Thomas R. Rau, Anthony P. Monzo
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Patent number: 10406825Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an apparatus, a system and a method for creating a pixel canvas artwork. A pixel canvas art apparatus may contain a receiving layer that includes multiple segmented components, each of which may be enclosed by a fluid-resistant boundary. One or more water-based markings may be absorbed by the receiving layer at multiple segmented components and may be prevented from transferring throughout the receiving layer by the fluid-resistance boundaries. The one or more water-based markings may be absorbed at multiple segmented components in a manner that creates a pixel canvas artwork. Both a system for producing a pixel canvas artwork and a method for creating a pixel canvas artwork may include components similar to the pixel canvas art apparatus that may be used to create a pixel canvas artwork.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2018Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Crayola LLCInventors: Craig Skinner, Luis Rodrigo Pineiro
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Publication number: 20190246759Abstract: A writing utensil container formed from a single plastic mold, including a container front panel, a front bottom component, a container back panel, a back bottom component, and a container lid component. A bottom integral hinge component may pivotally couple the back bottom component and the front bottom component, allowing the container front and back panels to pivot toward and away from each other. A lid integral hinge component may pivotally couple to the container back panel with the container lid component for opening and closing thereof. The container front and back panels may have coupling mechanisms that selectively engage with each other to prevent pivoting about the bottom integral hinge component to retain crayon boxes between the container front and back panels. A front closure feature of the front panel may selectively engage with a lid closure feature for selectively retaining the container lid component in a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Luis Rodrigo Pineiro, Thomas R. Rau, Anthony P. Monzo
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Publication number: 20180304642Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an apparatus, a system and a method for creating a pixel canvas artwork. A pixel canvas art apparatus may contain a receiving layer that includes multiple segmented components, each of which may be enclosed by a fluid-resistant boundary. One or more water-based markings may be absorbed by the receiving layer at multiple segmented components and may be prevented from transferring throughout the receiving layer by the fluid-resistance boundaries. The one or more water-based markings may be absorbed at multiple segmented components in a manner that creates a pixel canvas artwork. Both a system for producing a pixel canvas artwork and a method for creating a pixel canvas artwork may include components similar to the pixel canvas art apparatus that may be used to create a pixel canvas artwork.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: CRAIG SKINNER, LUIS RODRIGO PINEIRO
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Patent number: 9790383Abstract: A marking system comprises a substrate having a surface coated with a color-triggering developer and a deactivating ink composition; and a marking composition comprising at least one color precursor. At least one “non-color developing portion” of the surface is coated with both the color-triggering developer and the deactivating ink composition, and at least one “color-developing portion” of the surface is coated with the color-triggering developer and is not coated with the deactivating ink composition. Color development occurs at the color-developing portion(s) and does not occur at the non-color developing portion(s) upon application of the marking composition to the surface of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2016Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: CRAYOLA LLCInventors: Luis Rodrigo Pineiro, Robert Nicholas Amabile
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Publication number: 20160362571Abstract: A marking system comprises a substrate having a surface coated with a color-triggering developer and a deactivating ink composition; and a marking composition comprising at least one color precursor. At least one “non-color developing portion” of the surface is coated with both the color-triggering developer and the deactivating ink composition, and at least one “color-developing portion” of the surface is coated with the color-triggering developer and is not coated with the deactivating ink composition. Color development occurs at the color-developing portion(s) and does not occur at the non-color developing portion(s) upon application of the marking composition to the surface of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Applicant: Crayola LLCInventors: Luis Rodrigo Pineiro, Robert Nicholas Amabile
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Patent number: 9464185Abstract: A marking system comprises a substrate having a surface coated with a color-triggering developer and a deactivating ink composition; and a marking composition comprising at least one color precursor. At least one “non-color developing portion” of the surface is coated with both the color-triggering developer and the deactivating ink composition, and at least one “color-developing portion” of the surface is coated with the color-triggering developer and is not coated with the deactivating ink composition. Color development occurs at the color-developing portion(s) and does not occur at the non-color developing portion(s) upon application of the marking composition to the surface of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2014Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: Crayola LLCInventors: Luis Rodrigo Pineiro, Robert Nicholas Amabile
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Patent number: 9290036Abstract: A roller ball pen for use with metallic inks, and a method for assembling the roller ball pen for use with metallic inks, is described herein. The pen body includes a housing that encloses a reservoir, a collet, a feed rod, and a tip. The feed rod transfers ink from the reservoir to a roller ball tip at a tapered end of the pen housing. In embodiments, the feed rod is embedded at a threshold distance inside the reservoir to provide an increased surface area for transfer of a metallic ink suspension. In further embodiments, a method of assembling the roller ball pen includes saturation of the reservoir with a metallic ink based on inserting a particular injection needle at a particular depth inside the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: CRAYOLA LLCInventors: Linda J. Smith, Luis Rodrigo Pineiro
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Publication number: 20150158325Abstract: A special-effects treatment is provided that is applied to a substrate to create a special-effects surface. In embodiments, the special-effects surface includes a washable chalkboard treatment applied to a substrate to provide a washable chalkboard surface. A chalk marking on the washable chalkboard surface may be removed using water. In a further embodiment, the special-effects treatment includes a high-intensity treatment applied to a substrate to provide a high-intensity surface. The high-intensity surface maintains a marking in close proximity to the surface to provide a brighter and/or bolder appearance compared to a marking on a non-treated surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2014Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: LUIS RODRIGO PINEIRO, CRAIG SKINNER
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Publication number: 20150148227Abstract: A marking system comprises a substrate having a surface coated with a color-triggering developer and a deactivating ink composition; and a marking composition comprising at least one color precursor. At least one “non-color developing portion” of the surface is coated with both the color-triggering developer and the deactivating ink composition, and at least one “color-developing portion” of the surface is coated with the color-triggering developer and is not coated with the deactivating ink composition. Color development occurs at the color-developing portion(s) and does not occur at the non-color developing portion(s) upon application of the marking composition to the surface of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: Crayola LLCInventors: Luis Rodrigo Pineiro, Robert Nicholas Amabile
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Publication number: 20150047522Abstract: Methods and devices for making a handheld stamp are provided. In one aspect, a stamp image is applied to a photosensitive and/or photo-reactive stamp surface that, when exposed to light having a particular wavelength for a particular amount of time, produces a handheld stamp. The photosensitive stamp surface may be a photosensitive foam, a photosensitive gel, and the like. In another embodiment, a rub-on transfer image is applied to a surface of a porous plastic sheet, where the applied rub-on transfer image prohibits the flow of ink through portions of the porous plastic sheet. In another embodiment, a transparency masks a portion of a photosensitive transfer material during light treatment to produce a stamp mask. The stamp mask is then applied to a porous plastic stamping material to produce a handheld stamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Craig John Skinner, Luis Rodrigo Pineiro
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Publication number: 20140270900Abstract: A roller ball pen for use with metallic inks, and a method for assembling the roller ball pen for use with metallic inks, is described herein. The pen body includes a housing that encloses a reservoir, a collet, a feed rod, and a tip. The feed rod transfers ink from the reservoir to a roller ball tip at a tapered end of the pen housing. In embodiments, the feed rod is embedded at a threshold distance inside the reservoir to provide an increased surface area for transfer of a metallic ink suspension. In further embodiments, a method of assembling the roller ball pen includes saturation of the reservoir with a metallic ink based on inserting a particular injection needle at a particular depth inside the reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Crayola LLCInventors: Linda J. Smith, Luis Rodrigo Pineiro
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Publication number: 20140272096Abstract: Kits and methods are provided for revealing a hidden element of an article. The article has printing thereon using a combination of visible ink materials and colorless ink materials. An activating solution is applied to a body part using an applicator. The body part is then contacted with the article. The activating solution causes the colorless ink materials to become visible thereby revealing a portion of the hidden element. The portion of the hidden element is revealed in a shape corresponding to the body part.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: HALLMARK CARDS, INCORPORATEDInventors: STEPHEN DREW GLASSCOCK, JODI ANN ABBOTT, JENNIFER RICHARDS GARBOS, ROBERT EUGENE LANGLEY, LUIS RODRIGO PINEIRO
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Publication number: 20140050551Abstract: A collar having a shank with an interior surface and an exterior surface. The exterior surface of the shank includes a first exterior surface extending from the first end to a first exterior inflection point, and a curvilinear exterior surface extending from the first exterior inflection point to a second exterior inflection point. The curvilinear exterior surface and an imaginary line extending from the first exterior inflection point to the second exterior inflection point form a first area that is sized and shaped to receive forward extrusion of the collar as the collar is being installed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2012Publication date: February 20, 2014Inventors: Rodrigo Pineiro, Elaine Koontz, Luke Haylock
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Publication number: 20100038453Abstract: An airbrush apparatus for use in generating a design on a desired object is disclosed. The apparatus and method of use are disclosed wherein the airbrush apparatus comprises a housing, boom, and sprayer head. A fluid to be applied is contained in individual cartridges and is drawn out by a vacuum effect caused by air that is being pumped from the housing across a feed tube which is in fluid communication with the cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Applicant: BINNEY & SMITH INC.Inventors: Gary M. Barch, Paul J. Corsi, Douglas F. Melville, JR., Charles W. Dietterich, Luis Rodrigo Pineiro, Robert J. Henry, Wolfgang Witz
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Patent number: 7607591Abstract: An airbrush apparatus for use in generating a design on a desired object is disclosed. The apparatus and method of use are disclosed wherein the airbrush apparatus comprises a housing, boom, and sprayer head. A fluid to be applied is contained in individual cartridges and is drawn out by a vacuum effect caused by air that is being pumped from the housing across a feed tube which is in fluid communication with the cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2006Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Hallmark Cards, IncorporatedInventors: Gary M. Barch, Paul J. Corsi, Douglas F. Melville, Jr., Charles W. Dietterich, Luis Rodrigo Piñeiro, Robert J. Henry, Wolfgang Witz
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Patent number: 6441091Abstract: An eraser composition comprising 22-41 wt % styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene block copolymer, 5-15 wt % ethylene/propylene copolymer, 30-50 wt % calcium carbonate, 10-25 wt % factice; and 0.1-7 wt % pumice is provided. The eraser composition optionally contains up to 1 wt % titanium dioxide. The eraser composition preferably has a hardness of from 70 to 85 Shore A.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2001Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: Binney & SmithInventors: Jacob Leidner, David G. Cook, Luis Rodrigo Pineiro
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Patent number: 6102224Abstract: A method and apparatus for delivering an aroma when a bottle is opened is provided. An aromatic substance is placed on the bottle neck and/or the cap, and the aroma is released when the cap is removed from the bottle. A preferred embodiment uses a scratch-and-sniff material to contain the aroma. The material is scratched when the cap is removed, releasing the aroma.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1997Date of Patent: August 15, 2000Assignee: PepsiCo.Inventors: Rickson Sun, Harald Quintus-Bosz, Peter Given, Rodrigo Pineiro, Audrey Morrison