Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Nobilio, JR.

Thomas A. Nobilio, JR. 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).

  • Vacuum Cleaner Bag Mounting Structure
    Publication number: 20090089966
    Abstract: An apparatus is configured for use with a vacuum cleaner filter bag having a collar panel with an inlet opening. A support structure receives the panel in an installed position in which a tubular part of the vacuum cleaner extends into the bag through the inlet opening. The support structure includes a tab that retains the panel in the installed position. The support structure further includes a pivot that abuts an edge of the panel to guide movement of the panel into the installed position pivotally about the abutting edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Ian Emil Sohn, Carl M. Barr, Joseph S. Gardner, Thomas A. Nobilio, JR., Daniel H. Beck