Patents by Inventor Frank A. Ferraro
Frank A. 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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Publication number: 20070069491Abstract: The various aspects of the present invention are directed to moving carts and moving cart assemblies. One embodiment comprises a moving cart assembly with a plurality of interlocking, vertically stackable, storage modules. The modules of this embodiment comprise a frame, preferably having at least four sides, e.g., a top, a back, a right side and a left side. Each module also comprises something to enclose the interior space, such as a pair of doors or a drawer which is selectively slidable into the frame. The needs of a particular office can be readily accommodated by using greater or fewer numbers of drawer modules and/or cabinet-type modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2006Publication date: March 29, 2007Inventors: Frank Ferraro, Robert Murphy
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Patent number: 7134673Abstract: The various aspects of the present invention are directed to moving carts and moving cart assemblies. One embodiment comprises a moving cart assembly with a plurality of interlocking, vertically stackable, storage modules. The modules of this embodiment comprise a frame, preferably having at least four sides, e.g., a top, a back, a right side and a left side. Each module also comprises something to enclose the interior space, such as a pair of doors or a drawer which is selectively slidable into the frame. The needs of a particular office can be readily accommodated by using greater or fewer numbers of drawer modules and/or cabinet-type modules.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2004Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Inventors: Frank A. Ferraro, Robert J Murphy
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Publication number: 20060038367Abstract: The various aspects of the present invention are directed to moving carts and moving cart assemblies. One embodiment comprises a moving cart assembly with a plurality of interlocking, vertically stackable, storage modules. The modules of this embodiment comprise a frame, preferably having at least four sides, e.g., a top, a back, a right side and a left side. Each module also comprises something to enclose the interior space, such as a pair of doors or a drawer which is selectively slidable into the frame. The needs of a particular office can be readily accommodated by using greater or fewer numbers of drawer modules and/or cabinet-type modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2004Publication date: February 23, 2006Inventors: Frank Ferraro, Robert Murphy
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Publication number: 20050200090Abstract: The various aspects of the present invention are directed to moving carts and moving cart assemblies. One embodiment comprises a moving cart assembly with a plurality of interlocking, vertically stackable, storage modules. The modules of this embodiment comprise a frame, preferably having at least four sides, e.g., a top, a back, a right side and a left side. Each module also comprises something to enclose the interior space, such as a pair of doors or a drawer which is selectively slidable into the frame. The needs of a particular office can be readily accommodated by using greater or fewer numbers of drawer modules and/or cabinet-type modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2004Publication date: September 15, 2005Inventors: Frank Ferraro, Robert Murphy
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Publication number: 20040117294Abstract: A system and methods for managing and transacting business in a component-based industry, and especially the Green Industry. The invention includes a database of materials offered by suppliers in the industry, preferably including inventory, pricing, quality, and other specifications related to the materials. The invention allows buyers to enter material information, including specifications, to create a request for quotation (RFQ's), and the invention can analyze the RFQ's and distribute them to appropriate suppliers, thereby streamlining the RFQ process. The invention also preferably includes business management software, which helps automate business operations for the suppliers, and keeps the information in the database current. In addition to RFQ's, the invention also allows buyers to purchase material from suppliers through a virtual storefront interface. The invention also facilitates the creation of virtual trade shows, and auctions of various materials, and can disseminate news and other information.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Applicant: PlantFind.com, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Ferraro, Frank Ferraro
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Publication number: 20030188444Abstract: A disposable razor unit having a razor head is assembled with a handle. The handle has attachment means comprising at least one prong which extends outward from the handle. The prong has a tooth on the underside of the end opposite the handle. The razor head has a chamber which receives the attachment means of the handle when the razor head and the handle are fastened together. The chamber has a clearance slot and a locking shoulder at its innermost, central point into which the tooth of the prong fits to fasten the razor head and handle together. The fit between the handle and the razor head is such that the razor head may be removed by a forward force exerted on the top of the chamber by the user; however the fit is sufficient that the handle and the razor head will not become separated by normal forces encountered during shaving.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Applicant: WARNER-LAMBERT COMPANYInventor: Frank A. Ferraro
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Patent number: 6584696Abstract: A disposable razor unit having a razor head is assembled with a handle. The handle has attachment means comprising at least one prong which extends outward from the handle. The prong has a tooth on the underside of the end opposite the handle. The razor head has a chamber which receives the attachment means of the handle when the razor head and the handle are fastened together. The chamber has a clearance slot and a locking shoulder at its innermost, central point into which the tooth of the prong fits to fasten the razor head and handle together. The fit between the handle and the razor head is such that the razor head may be removed by a forward force exerted on the top of the chamber by the user; however the fit is sufficient that the handle and the razor head will not become separated by normal forces encountered during shaving.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2002Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventor: Frank A. Ferraro
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Publication number: 20030046819Abstract: A multi-bladed razor cartridge and assembly is provided. The razor cartridge includes a plurality of blades where wash-through holes are arranged between the cutting and rear edges of at least one of the blades.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2002Publication date: March 13, 2003Inventors: Frank Ferraro, Carl Hultman, Paul Richard, Douglas Rockwell
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Publication number: 20020185941Abstract: The various aspects of the present invention are directed to moving carts and moving cart assemblies. One embodiment comprises a moving cart assembly with a plurality of interlocking, vertically stackable, storage modules. The modules of this embodiment comprise a frame, preferably having at least four sides, e.g., a top, a back, a right side and a left side. Each module also comprises something to enclose the interior space, such as a pair of doors or a drawer which is selectively slidable into the frame. The needs of a particular office can be readily accommodated by using greater or fewer numbers of drawer modules and/or cabinet-type modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2001Publication date: December 12, 2002Inventors: Frank A. Ferraro, Robert J. Murphy
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Publication number: 20020108252Abstract: A disposable razor unit having a razor head is assembled with a handle. The handle has attachment means comprising at least one prong which extends outward from the handle. The prong has a tooth on the underside of the end opposite the handle. The razor head has a chamber which receives the attachment means of the handle when the razor head and the handle are fastened together. The chamber has a clearance slot and a locking shoulder at its innermost, central point into which the tooth of the prong fits to fasten the razor head and handle together. The fit between the handle and the razor head is such that the razor head may be removed by a forward force exerted on the top of the chamber by the user, however the fit is sufficient that the handle and the razor head will not become separated by normal forces encountered during shaving.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2002Publication date: August 15, 2002Inventor: Frank A. Ferraro
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Patent number: 6393706Abstract: A disposable razor unit having a razor head is assembled with a handle. The handle has attachment means comprising at least one prong which extends outward from the handle. The prong has a tooth on the underside of the end opposite the handle. The razor head has a chamber which receives the attachment means of the handle when the razor head and the handle are fastened together. The chamber has a clearance slot and a locking shoulder at its innermost, central point into which the tooth of the prong fits to fasten the razor head and handle together. The fit between the handle and the razor head is such that the razor head may be removed by a forward force exerted on the top of the chamber by the user, however the fit is sufficient that the handle and the razor head will not become separated by normal forces encountered during shaving.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2001Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventor: Frank A. Ferraro
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Publication number: 20020026720Abstract: A disposable razor unit having a razor head is assembled with a handle. The handle has attachment means comprising at least one prong which extends outward from the handle. The prong has a tooth on the underside of the end opposite the handle. The razor head has a chamber which receives the attachment means of the handle when the razor head and the handle are fastened together. The chamber has a clearance slot and a locking shoulder at its innermost, central point into which the tooth of the prong fits to fasten the razor head and handle together. The fit between the handle and the razor head is such that the razor head may be removed by a forward force exerted on the top of the chamber by the user, however the fit is sufficient that the handle and the razor head will not become separated by normal forces encountered during shaving.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2001Publication date: March 7, 2002Inventor: Frank A. Ferraro
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Patent number: 6317990Abstract: The present invention features a disposable razor unit having a razor head which is detachable from the handle. According to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the handle has attachment means which consists of three prongs which extend outward from the handle. The center prong has a tooth on the underside of the end opposite the handle. The razor head has a chamber which receives the attachment means of the handle when the razor head and the handle are coupled. The chamber has a clearance slot and a locking shoulder at its innermost, central point into which the tooth of the middle prong fits to fasten the razor head and handle together. The fit between the handle and the razor head is such that the razor head may be removed by a forward force exerted on the top of the chamber by the user, however the fit is sufficient that the handle and the razor head will not become separated by normal forces encountered during shaving.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1999Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventor: Frank A. Ferraro
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Publication number: 20010039739Abstract: The present invention features a disposable razor unit having a razor head which is detachable from the handle. According to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the handle has attachment means which consists of three prongs which extend outward from the handle. The center prong has a tooth on the underside of the end opposite the handle. The razor head has a chamber which receives the attachment means of the handle when the razor head and the handle are coupled. The chamber has a clearance slot and a locking shoulder at its innermost, central point into which the tooth of the middle prong fits to fasten the razor head and handle together. The fit between the handle and the razor head is such that the razor head may be removed by a forward force exerted on the top of the chamber by the user, however the fit is sufficient that the handle and the razor head will not become separated by normal forces encountered during shaving.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 1999Publication date: November 15, 2001Inventor: FRANK A. FERRARO
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Publication number: 20010029669Abstract: A multi-bladed razor cartridge and assembly is provided. The razor cartridge includes a plurality of blades where wash-through holes are arranged between the cutting and rear edges of at least one of the blades.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2001Publication date: October 18, 2001Inventors: Frank Ferraro, Carl Hultman, Paul Richard, Douglas Rockwell
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Patent number: 6026577Abstract: The present invention features a disposable razor unit having a razor head which is detachable from the handle. According to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the handle has attachment means which consists of three prongs which extend outward from the handle. The center prong has a tooth on the underside of the end opposite the handle. The razor head has a chamber which receives the attachment means of the handle when the razor head and the handle are coupled. The chamber has a clearance slot and a locking shoulder at its innermost, central point into which the tooth of the middle prong fits to fasten the razor head and handle together. The fit between the handle and the razor head is such that the razor head may be removed by a forward force exerted on the top of the chamber by the user, however the fit is sufficient that the handle and the razor head will not become separated by normal forces encountered during shaving.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1993Date of Patent: February 22, 2000Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventor: Frank A. Ferraro
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Patent number: 5953824Abstract: Razors adapted to support a razor head during shaving while permitting the razor head to move relative to the razor in response to forces encountered during shaving. Preferred embodiments allow a razor head to swivel and also to pivot about an axis normal to a central axis of the razor and normal to an imaginary axis defined by the points of attachment of the razor to a razor head. According to another aspect, an engagement arm comprises a novel slot for controlling the movement of the engagement during shaving, as well as during loading/unloading of a razor head. Embodiments of this invention enable the razor head to maintain optimum shave relation with the skin regardless of the angular differences between the cartridge head, razor handle/grip and shaving motion during shaving.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1997Date of Patent: September 21, 1999Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: Frank A. Ferraro, David C. Coffin, Andrew J. Pennella, Brian Tubby
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Patent number: 5666729Abstract: Shaving systems having a first support, at least one, and preferably a plurality, of resilient supports, and a plurality of skin-engaging elements movably arranged in spaced relation and supported by the resilient support. The resilient supports normally maintain the movable skin-engaging elements, e.g. blades and/or cap member, in spaced relation such that the movable, skin-engaging elements are spaced by a first distance, relative to each other, when the skin-engaging elements are in a normal, unbiased position. In one embodiment, when one or more of the skin-engaging elements is acted upon by forces normally encountered during shaving, the resilient supports yield in order to move each of the blades and the cap into a less aggressive, compressed position wherein the spacing between neighboring skin-engaging elements is reduced.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 1995Date of Patent: September 16, 1997Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventor: Frank A. Ferraro
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Patent number: 5579580Abstract: In order to provide a razor head for arrangement at the front end of a handle, which, with a simple construction and easy assembly suitable for mass production and low manufacturing cost, improves the results of shaving and also can be used at body locations which are difficult to access for cosmetic and medical purposes, a razor head (1) for arrangement at the front end of a handle (2) is proposed, with a housing (3) in which are inserted at least two razor blades (8, 10) at an angle to each other and with essentially parallel cutting edges pointing away from each other, which together with adjacent housing parts define at least one contact plane, to which the respective razor blades are arranged at an essentially optimum cutting angle.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1995Date of Patent: December 3, 1996Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: Wolfgang Althaus, Frank Ferraro
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Patent number: 5475923Abstract: Segmented guard bar wherein segments of adjacent guard bars are tapered such that the skin flow through spaces between the segments is reduced. According to one preferred, illustrated embodiment, the distance between the rearward portion of adjacent segments is less than the space between the forward portions of those segments. Though not limited to any specific type of razor, the present invention is particularly suited for use with a flexible razor head having a cap member, at least one and preferably two blades separated by a spacer, a blade seat having a plurality of blade support portions separated by corrugations, and a segmented guard bar with each segment independently connected to the blade support portions.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 1992Date of Patent: December 19, 1995Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventor: Frank A. Ferraro