Patents by Inventor Edward M. Cetrangolo

Edward M. Cetrangolo 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: 6321944
    Abstract: A flexible transparent polymeric sleeve encloses toiletry items or a collapsible tube dispenser. The sleeve is closed at one end where it is integral with a hanger element and open at its other end where an external annular ring can be employed to maintain the opening in the sleeve. A sleeve cap closes the sleeve opening and engages a paste dispensing element of the collapsible tube dispenser. The sleeve cap includes a base portion integrally attached to a cap portion by a hinge. A center channel formed within the sleeve cap base portion axially aligns with paste dispensing element and permits paste to flow from the collapsible tube through the center channel and out an open end. A flexible polymeric support member consisting of at least one panel supports a picture or indicia. The support member is mounted longitudinally within the polymeric sleeve. A structure to release air can be included in a bottom portion of the polymeric sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Inventor: Edward M. Cetrangolo
  • Patent number: 6135322
    Abstract: A flexible transparent polymeric sleeve encloses toiletry items or a collapsible tube dispenser. The sleeve is closed at one end where it is integral with a hanger element and open at its other end where an annular collar maintains the opening in the sleeve. A sleeve cap closes the opening or is inverted to provide a stand to display the apparatus containing a collapsible tube in a vertical position. A flexible polymeric support member consisting of two panels enclose a picture or one panel contains indicia. The support member is mounted longitudinally within the polymeric sleeve. An air release aperture is located in a bottom wall of the polymeric sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Inventor: Edward M. Cetrangolo