Patents by Inventor Steven M. Falcaro

Steven M. Falcaro 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).

  • Method and Apparatus for Closing Lids
    Publication number: 20160297658
    Abstract: A paint lid closer can be used to facilitate the closing of paint lids. A slidable impact grip can be used to confer pressure to a base plate, wherein the base plate can then transition the pressure to a paint can lid during use. The pressure applied via the base plate can then cause the paint lid to seal, thereby eliminating any spills or splattering of paint during the lid closing process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventor: Steven M. Falcaro
  • Method and apparatus for transporting carts
    Patent number: 9452767
    Abstract: A cart transportation apparatus can be used to transport carts from one location to another. Utilizing the cart transportation apparatus can reduce damage to carts that need to be relocated for various reasons. Furthermore, the cart transportation apparatus can comprise a means to facilitate secure cart movement for carts with a variety of wheel sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Inventor: Steven M. Falcaro
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING CARTS
    Publication number: 20160194018
    Abstract: A cart transportation apparatus can be used to transport carts from one location to another. Utilizing the cart transportation apparatus can reduce damage to carts that need to be relocated for various reasons. Furthermore, the cart transportation apparatus can comprise a means to facilitate secure cart movement for carts with a variety of wheel sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventor: Steven M. Falcaro
  • Bottle carrier
    Patent number: 5810218
    Abstract: A device for carrying a bottle of liquid over a shoulder consisting of a flat base with a first portion oval shaped and a second portion formed with a "U" shaped hole having a larger opening beginning at the outer edge and diminishing in size towards the middle of the base. The two ends each have a hole formed therein and a cord is strung through each of the end holes and joined with a clamp to form a continuous loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Inventor: Steven M. Falcaro
  • Barnacle shield
    Patent number: 5465676
    Abstract: A system for discouraging and inhibiting marine growth onto a boat's underwater hull surface comprising a plurality of sections of foam filled PVC pipe tied together to form a flotation frame, an envelope of flexible, polyethylene, bubble wrap material, of a size and shape to enclose the underwater part of a boat's hull, and affixed to and supported by the flotation frame, a sprinkler hose affixed to the flotation frame for injecting fresh water for washing the boat's underwater hull, and a plurality of drain/check valves mounted in the envelope for eliminating the wash down water in the envelope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1995
    Inventor: Steven M. Falcaro