Patents by Inventor Frank Scozzafava

Frank Scozzafava 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).

  • Publication number: 20060174514
    Abstract: The invention pertains to footwear where the upper, or straps, may be interchanged, in order to alter the style, material, hardware, or other appearance of the footwear. The shoe includes a shoe base for supporting a foot, uppers (straps) for securing the foot to said shoe base, which is achieved by provision of a three part clip and loop design. The base of the shoe is outfitted with a integrated loop, where the specially designed “clip” would then attach. All straps are made with integrated loops at the ends. The loops are then attached to the “clip” by sliding each end through the integral opening in the “clip,” creating a finished product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Frank Scozzafava, Ann French
  • Publication number: 20050016211
    Abstract: The disclosed invention provides a kit apparatus for decorating a body with temporary body art that is reusable and visually dramatic. The kit apparatus includes a number of patterned transfer sheets having a plurality of releasable themed ornamental patterns thereon, a plurality of capsules containing one or more sprinkle-able decorative materials, a plurality of ornamental studs, and an instruction sheet. Each of the number of patterned transfer sheets includes a double-sided medical grade adhesive material sandwiched between two release liners and die cut into themed ornamental patterns suitable for placement on the human body. The sprinkle-able decorative materials include one or a combination of colored sand, colored cosmetic grade glitter, or glow-in-the-dark powder. Each of the plurality of ornamental studs may include any one or more of metal spikes, metal studs, and pseudo-jewels, colored or otherwise, having a flat back surface for optimal adherence to the adhesive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2003
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventor: Frank Scozzafava