Patents by Inventor Frank Charles Cozza
Frank Charles Cozza 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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Patent number: 11760398Abstract: Examples include systems and methods for lifting and moving gondolas using a modular gondola moving system. Components of a modular gondola moving system include interchangeable skates. The interchangeable skates are further removably attached to a longitudinal member which, when connected to the longitudinal member, form a skate system. Multiple skate systems are positioned to the underside of a gondola and may additionally be connected together by connector bars for stabilization and to form the modular gondola moving system. One or more lifting devices are provided independent of and are used in combination with each skate system for positioning the gondola on each skate system. The one or more lifting devices may be repeatedly used in order to place the gondola on a single modular gondola support system.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: GONDOLA SKATE MOVING SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Frank Charles Cozza, Gerry H. Taylor
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Publication number: 20220274634Abstract: Examples include systems and methods for lifting and moving gondolas using a modular gondola moving system. Components of a modular gondola moving system include interchangeable skates. The interchangeable skates are further removably attached to a longitudinal member which, when connected to the longitudinal member, form a skate system. Multiple skate systems are positioned to the underside of a gondola and may additionally be connected together by connector bars for stabilization and to form the modular gondola moving system. One or more lifting devices are provided independent of and are used in combination with each skate system for positioning the gondola on each skate system. The one or more lifting devices may be repeatedly used in order to place the gondola on a single modular gondola support system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2022Publication date: September 1, 2022Inventors: Frank Charles COZZA, Gerry H. TAYLOR
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Patent number: 11364944Abstract: Examples includes systems and methods for lifting and moving gondolas using a modular gondola moving system. Components of a modular gondola moving system include interchangeable skates. The interchangeable skates are further removably attached to a longitudinal member which, when connected to the longitudinal member, form a skate system. Multiple skate systems are positioned to the underside of a gondola and may additionally be connected together by connector bars for stabilization and to form the modular gondola moving system. One or more lifting devices are provided independent of and are used in combination with each skate system for positioning the gondola on each skate system. The one or more lifting devices may be repeatedly used in order to place the gondola on a single modular gondola support system.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Gondola Skate Moving Systems Inc.Inventors: Frank Charles Cozza, Gerry H. Taylor
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Publication number: 20200406946Abstract: Examples includes systems and methods for lifting and moving gondolas using a modular gondola moving system. Components of a modular gondola moving system include interchangeable skates. The interchangeable skates are further removably attached to a longitudinal member which, when connected to the longitudinal member, form a skate system. Multiple skate systems are positioned to the underside of a gondola and may additionally be connected together by connector bars for stabilization and to form the modular gondola moving system. One or more lifting devices are provided independent of and are used in combination with each skate system for positioning the gondola on each skate system. The one or more lifting devices may be repeatedly used in order to place the gondola on a single modular gondola support system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Frank Charles COZZA, Gerry H. TAYLOR
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Publication number: 20180050715Abstract: A lifting and moving system for gondolas and storage racks and the like is provided allowing for elevation and relocation of such structures while fully loaded. The system employs a lifting member forming a cradled support of the horizontal supports of the gondola or pallet rack or the like, to during elevation by a jack engaged with a wheeled dolly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2016Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventor: Frank Charles COZZA
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Patent number: 9624078Abstract: A device for lifting the legs of a display case in a store or office which is supported on legs. The device features a a āUā shaped frame, having a horizontal portion and two substantially vertical side portions extending from the horizontal portion. A face plate is engageable with a leg lifting component. A jack situated on top of the horizontal portion provides the lift for the leg lifting component. The leg lifting components may be adapted to any type of leg and engaged with the device allowing one lifting apparatus to engage any type of leg on any display case it is adapted to engage. The jack can be user supplied or included with the device as a unit. An optional skate for the lifted leg can also be provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2006Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Inventor: Frank Charles Cozza
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Patent number: 8967592Abstract: A lifting system for shelves and store gondolas which provides for a deflective contact engagement of the upright posts of the frame of the shelving which supports the load on engaged shelves and products. The device features a dolly and extending members having an opening on distal ends to contact the post in a removable engagement. Tapers on the members provide for deflection of any kickplates blocking the members from engagement to the posts. The dollies may be employed in a plurality around the shelf and engaged with connector bars between them for a unified movement of the dollies elevating the shelf.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2012Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Inventors: Frank Charles Cozza, Gerry Taylor
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Patent number: 8794899Abstract: A system for lifting of store shelves with merchandise on the shelves. The system employs a lifting member formed of two opposing cross members which sandwich support members of store shelving therebetween. Projecting forks from the two cross members engage sleeves on opposite sides of leveling feet which project from the support member of the shelf toward the floor. Jacks engaged to both sides of each lifting member elevate the shelf with the lifting members in engagement with each support member of the shelf.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2009Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Inventors: Frank Charles Cozza, Gerry Taylor
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Publication number: 20140169922Abstract: A cart for transport of heavy objects is provided. The cart has a frame supported by four omnidirectional wheels above a support surface. The frame may be adapted with a lift mechanism configured to lift a planar top surface, or, a piece of machinery adapted to engage with the lift mechanism. The omnidirectional wheels allow for movement of the cart in any direction by pushing in that direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Inventors: Frank Charles Cozza, Gerry H. Taylor
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Publication number: 20140145131Abstract: A lifting system for shelves and store gondolas which provides for a deflective contact engagement of the upright posts of the frame of the shelving which supports the load on engaged shelves and products. The device features a dolly and extending members having an opening on distal ends to contact the post in a removable engagement. Tapers on the members provide for deflection of any kickplates blocking the members from engagement to the posts. The dollies may be employed in a plurality around the shelf and engaged with connector bars between them for a unified movement of the dollies elevating the shelf.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2012Publication date: May 29, 2014Inventors: Frank Charles Cozza, Gerry Taylor
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Patent number: 8672296Abstract: A lifting device for warehouse shelving supported by closely spaced vertical members is provided. The device employs a pivotable bracket which engages the vertical member at a central position with a pin to allow the bracket to rotate to move the top of the bracket away from the vertical member and position the member in a gap in the bracket. In the rotated position the bracket is engageable to a plate whereupon the bracket is pivoted back parallel with the vertical member and engaged with a second pin. A jack lifts the plate thereafter to thereby lift the member and the shelf.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2009Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Inventors: Frank Charles Cozza, Gerry Taylor
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Patent number: 8317451Abstract: A lifting system for shelves and store gondolas which provides for a gripping engagement of the upright posts of the frame of the shelving which supports the load on engaged shelves and products. The device features a dolly and extending members having an opening on distal ends to grip the post. Tapers on the members provide for deflection of any kickplates present. The dollies may be employed in a plurality around the shelf and engaged with connector bars between them for a unified movement of the dollies elevating the shelf.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2007Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Inventor: Frank Charles Cozza
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Publication number: 20090183954Abstract: A lifting device for warehouse shelving supported by closely spaced vertical members is provided. The device employs a pivotable bracket which engages the vertical member at a central position with a pin to allow the bracket to rotate to move the top of the bracket away from the vertical member and position the member in a gap in the bracket. In the rotated position the bracket is engageable to a plate whereupon the bracket is pivoted back parallel with the vertical member and engaged with a second pin. A jack lifts the plate thereafter to thereby lift the member and the shelf.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2009Publication date: July 23, 2009Inventors: Frank Charles Cozza, Gerry Taylor
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Publication number: 20070194546Abstract: A lifting system for shelves and store gondolas which provides for a gripping engagement of the upright posts of the frame of the shelving which supports the load on engaged shelves and products. The device features a dolly and extending members having an opening on distal ends to grip the post. Tapers on the members provide for deflection of any kickplates present. The dollies may be employed in a plurality around the shelf and engaged with connector bars between them for a unified movement of the dollies elevating the shelf.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2007Publication date: August 23, 2007Inventor: Frank Charles Cozza
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Patent number: 6095537Abstract: A dolly system for use in moving large, loaded, display cases and similar structures that includes several dollies and apparatus for lifting the cases onto the dollies. Each dolly includes a housing having typically four casters on one side with walls around each caster and spaced tapered walls along a surface for supporting a downwardly extending rail along the underside of the case. A surface for engaging and supporting a kick plate is included, with a ridge for retaining the kick plate in position. An extendable bar is positioned through holes in the rails so that the case may be lifted with a fork lift and the dollies placed in position. The dollies may also be fastened to a large sheet of plywood or to a wood gondola for supporting other types of cases. With this system, during store renovation fully loaded display cases may be moved as needed and can be used by customers while mounted on the casters.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 1998Date of Patent: August 1, 2000Inventors: Frank Charles Cozza, Arthur Vincent Harris
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Patent number: 5895326Abstract: A forearm mounted wrist position training device for signaling a golfer when his or her wrists bend improperly during a golf swing. A housing is secured to a forearm with a sensor pad engaging the back of the hand. The pad position can be varied to fit the forearm and wrist position when the golfer addresses the ball. The pad is mounted on one end of a sensor lever with an attachment device attached to the other. An actuator lever is fastened to the attachment device, with the other end pivotally mounted in the housing adjacent to a switch. When the golfer bends his or her wrist beyond a selected limit, the actuator lever will close the switch which will then activate a battery powered circuit to produce a signal such as an audible beep. The training device can be placed on either wrist and is useful with putters and other clubs. The golfer will learn to hold his wrists in the proper position by avoiding causing the signal to sound.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 1998Date of Patent: April 20, 1999Inventors: Frank Charles Cozza, Arthur Vincent Harris