Patents by Inventor Bruce Ruana

Bruce Ruana 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: 20050102868
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a wrap-around advertising surface, system and method of advertising on railings or other hand support systems and for use on poles or support beams. The wrap-around advertising surface includes a skin layer permanently adhered to a 4-way stretchable material layer, wherein the 4-way stretchable material layer is releasably adhered to a railing or other hand support system. A backing layer between the skin layer and the 4-way stretchable material layer can be inserted for support. The wrap-around advertising surface of the present invention is designed to be releasably attachable to the railing or other hand support system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventor: Bruce Ruana
  • Patent number: 5275319
    Abstract: An airstream deflector apparatus including an elongated body formed of a rigid material and having a parting shape, that is a shape in which a forward facing edge is formed by symmetrical planes to present a streamlined shape which will divert the oncoming airstream to each side. In one form, the body is provided with a pivotable coupling attachment which attaches to a forward portion of the bicycle rack in front of the bicycle itself. When there is no bicycle on the rack, the pivotable coupling between the deflector body and the bicycle rack permits the body to be pivoted downward toward the rear of the vehicle into a stored position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Inventor: Bruce Ruana