Patents by Inventor David Ferraro
David Ferraro 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: 10945525Abstract: A device that prevents the self-adjustment of a leveling glide for the tubular legs of various types of furniture, including tables and chairs, is disclosed. The device comprises a threaded insert for a furniture leveling assembly that includes a polymeric washer secured to the bottom of the threaded insert. The polymeric washer is aligned with the axis of the internally threaded of the threaded insert and has a hole diameter that is smaller than the diameter of the externally threaded stem of the leveling glide.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2018Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Carpin Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: David Ferraro, Ralph Carpinella
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Patent number: 10233051Abstract: A method for assembling a reel comprising a first flange, a second flange and a barrel is disclosed. This method comprises (i) securing at least one spring-loaded magnetic guide to a base; (ii) positioning the first flange over the at least one spring-loaded magnetic guide and the base, so that a distal end of the at least one spring-loaded magnetic guide is inserted through a first hole in the first flange, (iii) connecting the barrel to the first flange, (iv) connecting the second flange to the barrel so that the barrel is located between the first and second flanges, (v) inserting at least one threaded fastener through a second hole in the second flange such that a distal end of the at least one threaded fastener is magnetically attached to the distal end of the at least one spring-loaded magnetic guide, and (vi) connecting the at least one threaded fastener to the first flange to form the reel. Also disclosed are the structures of the spring loaded magnetic guide.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Carris Reels, Inc.Inventor: David Ferraro
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Publication number: 20180325259Abstract: A device that prevents the self-adjustment of a leveling glide for the tubular legs of various types of furniture, including tables and chairs, is disclosed. The device comprises a threaded insert for a furniture leveling assembly that includes a polymeric washer secured to the bottom of the threaded insert. The polymeric washer is aligned with the axis of the internally threaded of the threaded insert and has a hole diameter that is smaller than the diameter of the externally threaded stem of the leveling glide.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: David Ferraro, Ralph Carpinella
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Publication number: 20180201468Abstract: A method for assembling a reel comprising a first flange, a second flange and a barrel is disclosed. This method comprises (i) securing at least one spring-loaded magnetic guide to a base; (ii) positioning the first flange over the at least one spring-loaded magnetic guide and the base, so that a distal end of the at least one spring-loaded magnetic guide is inserted through a first hole in the first flange, (iii) connecting the barrel to the first flange, (iv) connecting the second flange to the barrel so that the barrel is located between the first and second flanges, (v) inserting at least one threaded fastener through a second hole in the second flange such that a distal end of the at least one threaded fastener is magnetically attached to the distal end of the at least one spring-loaded magnetic guide, and (vi) connecting the at least one threaded fastener to the first flange to form the reel. Also disclosed are the structures of the spring loaded magnetic guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2017Publication date: July 19, 2018Inventor: David Ferraro
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Patent number: 9523381Abstract: A socket for coupling an end piece to a leg member of an article of furniture is described. The socket is insertable into an opening in the leg member and the socket has an opening therein for receiving a stem of the end piece. The socket comprises a tubular body having upper and lower ends. The lower end comprises the opening for receiving the stem of the end piece and the upper end is insertable into the leg member. In addition, the socket comprises a washer attached to the upper end of the socket. When the socket is inserted into the leg member, the washer has an interference fit with the inner diameter of the leg member.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2016Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: CARPIN MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventors: Ralph Carpinella, David Ferraro
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Publication number: 20160348706Abstract: A socket for coupling an end piece to a leg member of an article of furniture is described. The socket is insertable into an opening in the leg member and the socket has an opening therein for receiving a stem of the end piece. The socket comprises a tubular body having upper and lower ends. The lower end comprises the opening for receiving the stem of the end piece and the upper end is insertable into the leg member. In addition, the socket comprises a washer attached to the upper end of the socket. When the socket is inserted into the leg member, the washer has an interference fit with the inner diameter of the leg member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Ralph Carpinella, David Ferraro
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Patent number: 9428008Abstract: A socket for coupling an end piece to a leg member of an article of furniture is described. The socket is insertable into an opening in the leg member and the socket has an opening therein for receiving a stem of the end piece. The socket comprises a tubular body having upper and lower ends. The lower end comprises the opening for receiving the stem of the end piece and the upper end is insertable into the leg member. In addition, the socket comprises a washer attached to the upper end of the socket. When the socket is inserted into the leg member, the washer has an interference fit with the inner diameter of the leg member.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2013Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: CARPIN MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventors: Ralph Carpinella, Robert Dombroski, David Ferraro
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Publication number: 20150139724Abstract: A socket for coupling an end piece to a leg member of an article of furniture is described. The socket is insertable into an opening in the leg member and the socket has an opening therein for receiving a stem of the end piece. The socket comprises a tubular body having upper and lower ends. The lower end comprises the opening for receiving the stem of the end piece and the upper end is insertable into the leg member. In addition, the socket comprises a washer attached to the upper end of the socket. When the socket is inserted into the leg member, the washer has an interference fit with the inner diameter of the leg member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: Carpin Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: RALPH CARPINELLA, ROBERT DOMBROSKI, DAVID FERRARO
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Patent number: 8621710Abstract: A renewable furniture glide for use with a tubular furniture legs includes a foot having a base portion with a bottom surface for contacting a floor and a sleeve portion for receiving a lower end of the furniture leg. The glide also includes a ferrule having a central web, a set of arm segments, and a set of leg segments. The arm segments extend radially outward from the web to engage the inner surface of the furniture leg. The leg segments extend radially outward and axially downward from the web to a foot portion that extends radially outward axially upward to an outer edge. The outer edge engages the inner surface of the foot sleeve portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2009Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Carpin Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Ralph Carpinella, Robert Dombroski, David Ferraro
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Patent number: 8607413Abstract: A furniture glide for use with a tubular furniture leg. The glide comprises a furniture leg engagement assembly adapted to be mounted to the furniture leg and a base assembly mounted to the furniture leg engagement assembly. The base assembly includes a receiver member and a base member removably mounted to the receiver member. The base member has a pad portion with a bottom surface adapted for contacting a floor.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2010Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Carpin Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Ralph Carpinella, Robert Dombroski, David Ferraro
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Patent number: 8240004Abstract: A replacement furniture glide includes a shell assembly and a foot assembly. The shell assembly includes an upper portion forming a chamber adapted to receive a conventional furniture glide affixed to a furniture leg. A lower portion extends downward from the upper portion. The shell assembly is divided vertically into multiple sections. The foot assembly includes an upper mounting member and a lower floor engagement member that is connected to the mounting member. The shell assembly lower portion is received within an upwardly extending cavity in the foot assembly mounting member to releaseably lock the shell assembly sections together. The shell assembly sections are separated by withdrawing the shell assembly lower portion from the foot assembly mounting member cavity to unlock the shell assembly sections.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2010Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Carpin Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Ralph Carpinella, Robert Dombroski, David Ferraro
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Publication number: 20120096680Abstract: A furniture glide for use with a tubular furniture leg. The glide comprises a furniture leg engagement assembly adapted to be mounted to the furniture leg and a base assembly mounted to the furniture leg engagement assembly. The base assembly includes a receiver member and a base member removably mounted to the receiver member. The base member has a pad portion with a bottom surface adapted for contacting a floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2010Publication date: April 26, 2012Inventors: Ralph Carpinella, Robert Dombroski, David Ferraro
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Publication number: 20110197390Abstract: A replacement furniture glide includes a shell assembly and a foot assembly. The shell assembly includes an upper portion forming a chamber adapted to receive a conventional furniture glide affixed to a furniture leg. A lower portion extends downward from the upper portion. The shell assembly is divided vertically into multiple sections. The foot assembly includes an upper mounting member and a lower floor engagement member that is connected to the mounting member. The shell assembly lower portion is received within an upwardly extending cavity in the foot assembly mounting member to releaseably lock the shell assembly sections together. The shell assembly sections are separated by withdrawing the shell assembly lower portion from the foot assembly mounting member cavity to unlock the shell assembly sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2010Publication date: August 18, 2011Inventors: Ralph Carpinella, Robert Dombroski, David Ferraro
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Publication number: 20100212113Abstract: A renewable furniture glide for use with a tubular furniture leg includes a foot and a ferrule. The foot includes a base portion having a bottom surface for contacting a floor and a sleeve portion to receive a lower end of the furniture leg. The ferrule includes a leg engagement section that engages the inner surface of the furniture leg and a foot engagement section that engages the inner surface of the foot sleeve portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Ralph Carpinella, Robert Dombroski, David Ferraro
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Publication number: 20100212114Abstract: A renewable furniture glide for use with a tubular furniture legs includes a foot having a base portion with a bottom surface for contacting a floor and a sleeve portion for receiving a lower end of the furniture leg. The glide also includes a ferrule having a central web, a set of arm segments, and a set of leg segments. The arm segments extend radially outward from the web to engage the inner surface of the furniture leg. The leg segments extend radially outward and axially downward from the web to a foot portion that extends radially outward axially upward to an outer edge. The outer edge engages the inner surface of the foot sleeve portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Ralph Carpinella, Robert Dombroski, David Ferraro
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Publication number: 20080209685Abstract: A furniture glide includes an upper portion for mounting to a furniture leg and a lower portion having a plow base. The plow base includes a lower pad segment having an outer wall that extends downwardly to a bottom sliding surface for sliding on a floor. The outer wall is substantially perpendicular to the sliding surface, forming a sharp outer edge that acts as a plow when the furniture glide is slid along the floor to push dirt or other debris out of the path of the furniture glide. In another embodiment the lower portion of the glide is a two-piece sub-assembly which includes a mounting member having vibration absorbing and/or sound deadening properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2006Publication date: September 4, 2008Inventors: Robert N. Dombroski, Ralph Carpinella, David Ferraro
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Patent number: D666479Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2011Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Carpin Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Ralph Carpinella, Robert Dombroski, David Ferraro