Patents by Inventor Frank C. Donofrio

Frank C. Donofrio 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: 5228689
    Abstract: A multi-loft golf club that provides a golfer with a more conventional mode of play. More than one club can make up a set. A six iron lofted head mounted in line with the shaft hozel can be closed incrementally to yield eight club positions, a 6,5,4,3,2,1, driver and a putter. The second club, with a 60 degree lofted head mounted in line with the shaft hozel can in a like manner yield eight club positions, a 60 degree sand wedge, 56 degree wedge, 52 degree wedge, pitching wedge, 9,8,7, and another 6 iron . . .being useful when a second player shares the club set. The high lofted club being broader in the club face and with more weight is fitted with a shorter club shaft and the low lofted club with less weight being fitted with a longer club shaft for greater distance; requiring higher velocity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Inventor: Frank C. Donofrio, Sr.
  • Patent number: 4243890
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes an isolator/switching assembly for use in a message terminal system. The assembly permits a pair of electronic data processors, one on-line and the other a back-up unit, each processing confidential or so called "red" data, to interface with each other and both units to interface with and control a common peripheral device or I/O port. At the same time, the assembly provides physical and electrical isolation between the processor and the peripheral device and insures the TEMPEST security of the entire system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1981
    Inventors: Bruce J. Miller, Gus C. Gadonas, Frank C. Donofrio
  • Patent number: D253533
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1979
    Assignee: Burroughs Corporation
    Inventors: Jerry J. Sims, Richard E. Carell, Frank C. Donofrio, Warren T. Zivie