Patents by Inventor Derek Leonardo

Derek Leonardo 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).

  • In-ground storage system and method
    Patent number: 12722863
    Abstract: A telescoping in-ground storage system for storing valuables includes a cylindrically shaped outer container having a bottom, an annular upper rim and a substantially continuous side wall extending from the bottom and terminating at the annular upper rim, a cylindrically shaped inner container having a bottom, an annular upper rim and a substantially continuous side wall extending from the bottom and terminating at the annular upper rim, and a lid assembly including an outer sealing member having an outer lip portion with a substantially vertical outer wall, at least one gasket, and an inner sealing portion having a substantially vertical inner wall. A method for storing valuables using the storage system includes the steps of placing the outer cylinder into the ground, inserting valuables into the inner cylinder, securing the lid assembly to the inner and outer containers; and concealing the underground storage system from view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2026
    Inventor: Derek Leonardo
  • In-Ground Storage System and Method
    Publication number: 20260184485
    Abstract: A telescoping in-ground storage system for storing valuables includes a cylindrically shaped outer container having a bottom, an annular upper rim and a substantially continuous side wall extending from the bottom and terminating at the annular upper rim, a cylindrically shaped inner container having a bottom, an annular upper rim and a substantially continuous side wall extending from the bottom and terminating at the annular upper rim, and a lid assembly including an outer sealing member having an outer lip portion with a substantially vertical outer wall, at least one gasket, and an inner sealing portion having a substantially vertical inner wall. A method for storing valuables using the storage system includes the steps of placing the outer cylinder into the ground, inserting valuables into the inner cylinder, securing the lid assembly to the inner and outer containers; and concealing the underground storage system from view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2024
    Publication date: July 2, 2026
    Applicant: DXT Ventures, LLC
    Inventor: Derek Leonardo
  • In-ground storage system and method
    Patent number: 12215535
    Abstract: An in-ground storage system for storing valuables includes a cylindrically shaped outer container having a bottom, an annular upper rim and a substantially continuous side wall extending from the bottom and terminating at the annular upper rim, a cylindrically shaped inner container having a bottom, an annular upper rim and a substantially continuous side wall extending from the bottom and terminating at the annular upper rim, and a lid assembly including an outer sealing member having an outer lip portion with a substantially vertical outer wall, at least one gasket, and an inner sealing portion having a substantially vertical inner wall. A method for storing valuables using the storage system includes the steps of placing the outer cylinder into the ground, inserting valuables into the inner cylinder, securing the lid assembly to the inner and outer containers; and concealing the underground storage system from view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: DXT Ventures, LLC
    Inventor: Derek Leonardo
  • In-Ground Storage System and Method
    Publication number: 20230235612
    Abstract: An in-ground storage system for storing valuables includes a cylindrically shaped outer container having a bottom, an annular upper rim and a substantially continuous side wall extending from the bottom and terminating at the annular upper rim, a cylindrically shaped inner container having a bottom, an annular upper rim and a substantially continuous side wall extending from the bottom and terminating at the annular upper rim, and a lid assembly including an outer sealing member having an outer lip portion with a substantially vertical outer wall, at least one gasket, and an inner sealing portion having a substantially vertical inner wall. A method for storing valuables using the storage system includes the steps of placing the outer cylinder into the ground, inserting valuables into the inner cylinder, securing the lid assembly to the inner and outer containers; and concealing the underground storage system from view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventor: Derek Leonardo