Patents by Inventor Edward J. Capelli

Edward J. Capelli 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: 4798413
    Abstract: A tray device is presented which can be easily secured to or removed from the supporting arm of a piece of furniture such as a lawn chair. The tray and the arm provide a snap-fit arrangement which also affords a pivoting or swiveling for the tray on the lawn chair. The combined snap-fit and swivel arrangement is afforded by an annular flange member extending from the bottom of the tray. A base member is supported by the lawn chair which has an arcuate undercut to receive a portion of the annular flange as well as a portion opposite the undercut for retaining the annular flange in the base member. A cup or glass receiving compartment is formed with the tray and positioned over the flange member to add stability to the tray when it is engaged by the base member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1989
    Inventor: Edward J. Capelli