Patents by Inventor Andrew C. Putrello
Andrew C. Putrello 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: 12214370Abstract: A double tentacle pump system for a liquid sprayer includes first and second tentacle pumps positioned serially within a flow path that extends between a liquid container and the outlet of the sprayer. A motor is configured to actuate the first and second tentacle motors in response to a user directed trigger, thereby causing fluid to be moved from the container and expelled from the sprayer.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2023Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Assignee: THE FOUNTAINHEAD GROUP, INC.Inventors: David M. Audette, Andrew C. Putrello
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Publication number: 20240407351Abstract: An insect control device includes a housing having a front side, a cartridge slot formed through the front side, a power supply compartment, a circuit board compartment, and a cover that is removably positioned in covering relation to the power supply compartment and the circuit board compartment; a diode positioned within the housing and in aligned relation to the cartridge slot; a cartridge containing pesticide that is sized and adapted for placement through the cartridge slot and positioning is spaced relation above the diode; a power supply adapted to be positioned in the power supply compartment; and a circuit board adapted to be positioned in the circuit board compartment and being electrically connected to the power supply and the diode.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2024Publication date: December 12, 2024Applicant: The FountainHead Group, Inc.Inventor: Andrew C. Putrello
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Patent number: 12076741Abstract: An electrically powered, portable fluid dispenser that includes a main housing and extendable wand that when used in conjunction with an electric motor, a self-feeding tentacle pumping spinning element, tentacle feed tube, and focusable vibrating backstops, is able to pump, atomize, and dispense, low and high viscosity fluid with controlled directionality and droplet size.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2019Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: THE FOUNTAINHEAD GROUP, INC.Inventor: Andrew C. Putrello
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Publication number: 20240024902Abstract: A double tentacle pump system for a liquid sprayer includes first and second tentacle pumps positioned serially within a flow path that extends between a liquid container and the outlet of the sprayer. A motor is configured to actuate the first and second tentacle motors in response to a user directed trigger, thereby causing fluid to be moved from the container and expelled from the sprayer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Applicant: THE FOUNTAINHEAD GROUP, INC.Inventors: David M. Audette, Andrew C. Putrello
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Patent number: 11801522Abstract: A double tentacle pump system for a liquid sprayer includes first and second tentacle pumps positioned serially within a flow path that extends between a liquid container and the outlet of the sprayer. A motor is configured to actuate the first and second tentacle motors in response to a user directed trigger, thereby causing fluid to be moved from the container and expelled from the sprayer.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2021Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: THE FOUNTAINHEAD GROUP, INC.Inventors: David M. Audette, Andrew C. Putrello
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Publication number: 20230191433Abstract: An electrically powered, compact, ready to use sprayer that includes a main housing. When the sprayer is used in conjunction with an electric motor, self-feeding undulating tentacles, a spinning element, a spherical boot, spherical boot outlet, feed hose, and an extended wand outlet it is able to pump low and high viscosity fluid, create a liquid spray, and dispense fluid in the forward direction with very few moving parts and minimum energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2021Publication date: June 22, 2023Applicant: THE FOUNTAINHEAD GROUP, INC.Inventor: Andrew C. Putrello
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Publication number: 20230158524Abstract: A mix on exit sprayer having a water tank and a body the includes a chemical cartridge receiving cavity. A pump move water from the tank to a mixing chamber and a piston drives chemical concentrate from the cartridge into the mixing chamber. A venturi style mixing element mixes the water and concentrate and the pump moves the mixed fluid from the mixing chamber to a spray wand from which it can be expelled.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2022Publication date: May 25, 2023Applicant: THE FOUNTAINHEAD GROUP, INC.Inventors: George Mitchell, Andrew C. Putrello
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Publication number: 20210362172Abstract: An electrically powered, portable fluid dispenser that includes a main housing and extendable wand that when used in conjunction with an electric motor, a self-feeding tentacle pumping spinning element, tentacle feed tube, and focusable vibrating backstops, is able to pump, atomize, and dispense, low and high viscosity fluid with controlled directionality and droplet size.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: THE FOUNTAINHEAD GROUP, INC.Inventor: Andrew C. Putrello
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Publication number: 20210291209Abstract: A double tentacle pump system for a liquid sprayer includes first and second tentacle pumps positioned serially within a flow path that extends between a liquid container and the outlet of the sprayer. A motor is configured to actuate the first and second tentacle motors in response to a user directed trigger, thereby causing fluid to be moved from the container and expelled from the sprayer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicant: THE FOUNTAINHEAD GROUP, INC.Inventors: David M. Audette, Andrew C. Putrello
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Publication number: 20200246764Abstract: An electrically powered portable liquid cold fogger that includes a main housing and that when used in conjunction with an electric motor, a self-feeding tentacle pumping spinning element, a tentacle feed tube, air screw, and air flow focusing shroud, is able to pump, fog, and dispense, low and high viscosity fluid in the forward direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: The Fountainhead Group, Inc.Inventor: Andrew C. Putrello
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Patent number: 9999291Abstract: A Putrello lift assist work belt used for manual conveyance that includes a contoured weight bearing ledge that when structurally coupled with the back support belt and shoulder straps form a Putrello lift assist work belt system able to transfer substantial weight of the load being carried by manual conveyance to the hips and legs thus relieving stress and strain on the users back and arms. The elements and attributes of the Putrello lift assist work belt combine to form a manual conveyance lifting system that provides excellent rigidity and resistance to leverage force that results from having a heavy object extended and positioned in front of one's body thus preventing injury to the back, shoulders, and arms.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2017Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: The Fountainhead Group, Inc.Inventor: Andrew C. Putrello, Jr.
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Patent number: 8186995Abstract: A fire-starter device for survival or emergency use has a handle portion and case portion that twist together, to sheath a mischmetal flint rod inside the case, and a seal ring protects the flint rod from environmental moisture. The case has a steel strike plate and a guide channel. The mischmetal flint rod favorably has a composition of cerium—50%, lanthanum—26%, magnesium—10%, praseodymium—3%, neodymium—1%, and iron—10%.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2009Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Inventor: Andrew C. Putrello, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090214996Abstract: A fire-starter device for survival or emergency use has a handle portion and case portion that twist together, to sheath a mischmetal flint rod inside the case, and a seal ring protects the flint rod from environmental moisture. The case has a steel strike plate and a guide channel. The mischmetal flint rod favorably has a composition of cerium—50%, lanthanum—26%, magnesium—10%, praseodymium—3%, neodymium—1%, and iron—10%.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Inventor: Andrew C Putrello
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Patent number: 5771885Abstract: An exercise filter assembly comprises a housing with removable filters and two one-way valves. The filters remove any particulate matter three microns or greater from the air stream. The one-way valves, positioned in a unique manner, prevent undesired air flows from entering an individual's respiratory tract. The filter assembly is comprised of a lightweight sturdy plastic which is easy and comfortable to wear.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 1996Date of Patent: June 30, 1998Assignee: Tri-Pact Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: Andrew C. Putrello