Patents by Inventor THERESA TRENTACOSTA

THERESA TRENTACOSTA 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: 11097800
    Abstract: A bag that can be releasably attached to and detached from a seatback having at least one supporting post is disclosed. It includes a bag body having a top and bottom, and a pair of straps disposed laterally with respect to each other on the bag body. Each of the straps is connected to the bag body at an upper connection point near the top, and a lower connection point near the bottom. A zipper is provided for selectively connecting and separating the straps from each other, by selectively zipping and unzipping the zipper. At least one bag connector is disposed on the bag near the bottom, and a strap connector is disposed on at least one of the straps at a point closer to the lower connection point than the upper connection point. The bag connector and strap connector are adapted to be releasably connected to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Inventor: Theresa A. Trentacosta
  • Publication number: 20140326251
    Abstract: A breast separator is provided that may comprise a top side; a bottom side; and a pair of lateral sides extending between the top side and the bottom side, the pair of lateral sides having concave edges partially surrounding openings, the openings adapted to receive a pair of breasts of a user; wherein the top side, the bottom side, and the pair of lateral sides are adapted to prevent the pair of breasts of the user from substantially moving outside of the openings when the user is laying on at least one of their side and their stomach.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventor: Theresa Trentacosta
  • Publication number: 20120246968
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to an accessory for women's shoes, particularly sandals, for enabling women with unsightly toes to disguise them behind a toe cover apparatus that may adapt to such shoes. In one embodiment, a sandal toe cover apparatus comprises a cover portion; an attachment means comprising double-sided tape having a pressure sensitive adhesive thereon for attaching the sandal toe cover apparatus to a sandal; a least one decorative element comprising a rope or a cord, on a top surface of the cover portion, positioned adjacent to the attachment means; a padding layer comprising one of a soft cloth or felt on a back surface of the sandal toe cover apparatus; and a set of patterns visually displayed on a bottom side of the sandal toe cover apparatus, for identifying lines to cut out a shape or design of the cover portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventor: Theresa Trentacosta
  • Publication number: 20120246821
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to shower caddy retaining apparatus and methods thereof. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to an apparatus for retaining a shower caddy in place, when positioned on a shower arm, to prevent it from sliding and causing items therein to fall. In one embodiment, a shower caddy retaining apparatus comprises a substantially tubular body having a narrow end and a wide end, the substantially tubular body comprising a slit extending from the narrow end to the wide end to facilitate fitting the substantially tubular body around a shower arm; wherein the narrow end of the tubular structure is formed to be positioned adjacent a shower head at and end of the shower arm; and wherein the wide end of the tubular structure is formed to support a shower caddy retaining apparatus adjacent a wall of the shower.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventor: Theresa Trentacosta
  • Publication number: 20120227278
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to an apparatus for use in tough to dry areas, such as the gasket of a front loading washing machine, to remove excess moisture built up in such areas, and prevent mold growth. In one embodiment, an excess moisture drying apparatus comprises a handle portion having a base and a protruding handle extending therefrom, and a sponge affixed to the handle portion via an attachment means, the sponge having an inner core having a substantially rigid or formable material, and an outer core comprising a chamois cloth or a woven fabric cloth, and the sponge having a gross water absorption property of at least 5.0%, defined as the volume of the weight of the liquid absorbed to the weight of the dry material, per volume, wherein the drying portion is sized to form fit within a water-sealing gasket of a front loading washing machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventor: THERESA TRENTACOSTA