Patents by Inventor Brian Vulpitta

Brian Vulpitta 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).

  • Publication number: 20120117887
    Abstract: A draft blocker using flexible linear elements contained in an envelope is easily installed upon a door or window. The draft blocker comprises linear elements contained in cavities adapted to ride against the inside and outside of the door thereby sealing the gap between a door and preventing drafts. The draft blocker uses one or more envelope elements allowing insertion of the linear elements at a position other than the ends and has end straps which engage the edges of the door bottom holding the draft blocker in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: SHURTECH BRANDS, LLC
    Inventor: Brian Vulpitta
  • Patent number: 8146748
    Abstract: A packaging device is provided for an item of three-dimensional shape comprising a non-porous deformable outer wrap characterized in being deformable in three dimensions to at least partially surround the item of three-dimensional shape therein. The device includes a mass of loose fill elements disposed within the outer wrap and can occupy a first volume in a first storage state sufficient to permit the packaging device to be stored. The device further provides that the mass of elements disposed within the outer wrap can occupy a second volume in a second use state to shape about the item of three dimensional shape and to permit the elements to deform within the outer wrap to accommodate the three-dimensional shape of the item. The outer wrap and the elements disposed within the outer wrap are biodegradable. The elements are adapted to change from the first storage state of unpopped corn kernels to the second use state of popped popcorn kernels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Shurtech Brands, LLC
    Inventor: Brian Vulpitta
  • Publication number: 20080289302
    Abstract: A packaging device is provided for an item of three-dimensional shape comprising a non-porous deformable outer wrap characterized in being deformable in three dimensions to at least partially surround the item of three-dimensional shape therein. The device includes a mass of loose fill elements disposed within the outer wrap and can occupy a first volume in a first storage state sufficient to permit the packaging device to be stored. The device further provides that the mass of elements disposed within the outer wrap can occupy a second volume in a second use state to shape about the item of three dimensional shape and to permit the elements to deform within the outer wrap to accommodate the three-dimensional shape of the item. The outer wrap and the elements disposed within the outer wrap are biodegradable. The elements are adapted to change from the first storage state of unpopped corn kernels to the second use state of popped popcorn kernels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventor: BRIAN VULPITTA
  • Publication number: 20080257499
    Abstract: An ergonomic dispenser of a roll of adhesive film facilitates application of that film to a surface with minimum manipulation by the user. The dispenser has a low profile where the cutting blade, axis of rotation of the adhesive film roll and dispenser handle lie in closely aligned planes. This creates a low profile dispenser which places the roll of adhesive film in close proximity to the application surface. A flexible shield overlies the cutting blade to prevent unwanted user contact with the blade. Various means are used to manage the loose end of film after it is cut off the roll so that it does not adhere to the roll or double over on itself. Unidirectional movement of the roll is also used to manage the loose end of tape after cutoff. Optionally, blade means may be added to the dispenser's handle for use in opening cartons, cutting string or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas Wojtkun, Dominic Daunter, David Thimm, Curt Bailey, James Hawley, Brian Vulpitta
  • Publication number: 20070235494
    Abstract: A tape dispenser has a tubular hub for receiving a roll of tape, and the hub has an axis and axially spaced first and second ends. A first wall extends radially outwardly of the hub at the first end, and a second wall is radially spaced from the hub and extends axially from the first wall the direction toward the second end of said hub. The hub includes a portion extending axially outwardly of the outer end of the second wall, and the first end and the latter portion of the hub are contoured for the first end of one tape dispenser to axially receive the portion of the hub of a second tape dispenser to interengage the two dispensers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Applicant: Henkel Consumer Adhesives, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Foran, Stephen Casteel, James Hawley, Brian Vulpitta, Kristen Chupa, Vanessa Ortiz, Suzanne VanDenbossche
  • Publication number: 20070088599
    Abstract: A business method manages items associated with a business entity. The business method includes storing item unique identifiers, associating each identifier with at least one descriptor that further describes the item, tracking a performance of each item through the at least one descriptor, analyzing the tracked performance of the item, and rendering business decisions about the item based on the analysis. The at least one descriptor relates to a predetermined reason for introducing an item into a market, the reason including at least one of the following: to create a new product/business line; to offer a new item for sale; to create a line extension of an existing product line; to create a customer-specific line extension of an existing product line; to offer a promotional item; to create a display item; to change packaging for an existing product; to modify an existing item; to create a component item, and to create an international item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Inventors: Brian Vulpitta, Andrew Wellener
  • Patent number: 7195048
    Abstract: An ergonomic dispenser of a roll of adhesive film facilitates application of that film to a surface with minimum manipulation by the user. The dispenser has a low profile where the cutting blade, axis of rotation of the adhesive film roll and dispenser handle lie in closely aligned planes. This creates a low profile dispenser which places the roll of adhesive film in close proximity to the application surface. A flexible shield overlies the cutting blade to prevent unwanted user contact with the blade. Various means are used to manage the loose end of film after it is cut off the roll so that it does not adhere to the roll or double over on itself. Unidirectional movement of the roll is also used to manage the loose end of tape after cutoff. Optionally, blade means may be added to the dispenser's handle for use in opening cartons, cutting string or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Henkel Consumer Adhesives, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Wojtkun, Dominic Daunter, David Thimm, Curt Bailey, James Hawley, Brian Vulpitta
  • Publication number: 20040244917
    Abstract: An ergonomic dispenser of a roll of adhesive film facilitates application of that film to a surface with minimum manipulation by the user. The dispenser has a low profile where the cutting blade, axis of rotation of the adhesive film roll and dispenser handle lie in closely aligned planes. This creates a low profile dispenser which places the roll of adhesive film in close proximity to the application surface. A flexible shield overlies the cutting blade to prevent unwanted user contact with the blade. Various means are used to manage the loose end of film after it is cut off the roll so that it does not adhere to the roll or double over on itself Unidirectional movement of the roll is also used to manage the loose end of tape after cutoff. Optionally, blade means may be added to the dispenser's handle for use in opening cartons, cutting string or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas Wojtkun, Dominic Daunter, David Thimm, Curt Bailey, James Hawley, Brian Vulpitta