Patents by Inventor Vincent C. Caruso

Vincent C. Caruso 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: 5546707
    Abstract: The invention is an inflatable tube system, having an inflatable tube in the shape of a cylinder having two ends and a shaft. The tube includes a bladder, made of an elastometer in the shape of a cylinder, and a fabric covering made of woven polyethylene, the fabric covering enclosing the bladder. A pair of end closures sealing the fabric covering at the ends of the cylinder. An air valve extends into the bladder through one of the end closures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1996
    Inventor: Vincent C. Caruso
  • Patent number: 5476266
    Abstract: A net fastener device for affixing a net to a soccer goal frame having two front posts and a crossbar. The device comprises different types of net attaching components for securing the net to the front posts and the crossbar in a safe and quick way. A yoke tool cooperates with the net and fasteners which are to high to reach to permit a person to fasten the net to the goal with out the need of standing on a ladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Inventor: Vincent C. Caruso
  • Patent number: 4407507
    Abstract: A portable soccer goal has a pair of stationary posts, and a pair of leg braces pivoted to the upper ends of the posts, one brace for each post. The upper ends of the posts are connected by removably connected cross pieces defining the upper boundary of the goal. A net wrapped about the posts and braces and supported on the top of the posts is also provided such that the mouth of the goal is defined between the leg braces. Shoes are provided for the bottom of the posts and braces, each shoe having a spike for insertion into the ground to erect the goal. The cross pieces are connected by snap buttons and arcuate slots so that the posts may be rotated relative to the cross pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1983
    Inventors: Vincent C. Caruso, Andrew Caruso