Patents by Inventor Arthur A. Montalvo

Arthur A. Montalvo 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).

  • Can crushing device
    Patent number: 4358142
    Abstract: A hand held device for manually crushing disposable beverage cans includes a crushing member having an approximate length at least equal to the diameter of the can and a width less than the length of the can. A connecting member joins the crushing member to a handle. The shape and size of the crushing member result in deformation of substantially the entire sidewall of the can upon forceful engagement of the crushing member with the sidewall without the can clinging or adhering to the crushing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1982
    Inventor: Arthur A. Montalvo