Patents by Inventor Bert Grosman

Bert Grosman 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: 5488931
    Abstract: A cover arrangement for a tank used as a terrarium or aquarium includes hook and loop fastener material secured as a continuous strip to the upper rim surface of the tank opening, as well as to the upper side surfaces adjacent to the rim. The cover includes a mesh portion to enclose the tank opening, and a frame dimensioned to be secured to the rim of the tank. The frame includes a continuous strip of hook and loop material secured about the perimeter of the mesh portion and disposed to engage the hook and loop material on the upper rim of the tank. The strip of hook and loop material is provided with a fold line so that the strip may be folded and matingly engaged a the top rim surface and upper side surfaces adjacent to the rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1996
    Assignee: Novalek, Inc.
    Inventor: Bert Grosman
  • Patent number: 5479884
    Abstract: A cover arrangement for a tank used as a terrarium or aquarium includes hook and loop fastener material secured as patches or a continuous strip to the upper rim surface of the tank opening, as well as to the upper side surfaces adjacent to the rim. The cover includes a mesh portion to enclose the tank opening, and a frame dimensioned to be secured to the rim of the tank. The frame includes patches or a continuous strip of hook and loop material secured about the perimeter of the mesh portion and disposed to engage the hook and loop material on the upper rim of the tank. In addition, a plurality of tabs extend from the frame, one for each side of the tank. Each tab includes hook and loop material, and is joined to the cover frame along a respective crease line to be folded and matingly engaged at the upper side surfaces adjacent to the rim. In a further embodiment, a rim defines the tank opening, and a frame having an inverted J cross-sectional configuration is secured on the rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Assignee: Novalek, Inc.
    Inventor: Bert Grosman
  • Patent number: 5445112
    Abstract: A cover arrangement for a tank used as a terrarium or aquarium includes hook and loop fastener material secured as a continuous strip to the upper rim surface of the tank opening, as well as to the upper side surfaces adjacent to the rim. The cover includes a mesh portion to enclose the tank opening, and a frame dimensioned to be secured to the rim of the tank. The frame includes a continuous strip of hook and loop material secured about the perimeter of the mesh portion and disposed to engage the hook and loop material on the upper rim of the tank. In addition, a plurality of tabs extend from the frame, one for each side of the tank. Each tab includes hook and loop material, and is joined to the cover frame along a respective crease line to be folded and matingly engaged at the upper side surfaces adjacent to the rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1995
    Assignee: Novalek, Inc.
    Inventor: Bert Grosman