Patents by Inventor Frank A. Leonetti

Frank A. Leonetti 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: 4805790
    Abstract: A flip-top-type cap for containers which dispense products such as shampoo, lotion, liquid soap and condiments is disclosed. The cap is comprised of (a) a base portion containing an orifice, and (b) a top portion mounted to the base portion at one side by a hinge connection, with a stopper in the top portion to mate with the orifice; and an operating member mounted to the such that one end of the member is exposed at the same side of the closure as the hinge connection. Lateral pressure on the member forces it against a contact surface in the cap, which in turn forces the top and bottom portions apart, thereby disengaging the stopper from the orifice. Disengagement of the stopper from the orifice, swinging open of the cap, and closing the cap to reengage the stopper and orifice are all accomplished by a single thumb or finger of one hand, while that same hand alone holds the container to which the cap is secured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1989
    Inventors: Frank A. Leonetti, Richard L. Leonetti
  • Patent number: 4693496
    Abstract: A process and procedure for removing elastomeric and other coatings, that are used to conceal indicia on contest cards, chance tickets, game cards, lottery tickets, etc. This process consists of placing any abraded edge or spot on a portion of the contest card or ticket so that said card or ticket may be folded over or used independently to remove coating that conceals indicia. The abraded edge or spot may also retain coating on card or ticket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1987
    Inventors: Fred L. Leonetti, Richard L. Leonetti, Frank A. Leonetti