Patents by Inventor Fred A. Marconi

Fred A. Marconi 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: 11781713
    Abstract: A mobile storage apparatus for containers is provided. The apparatus provides a unique support assembly for holding a container. The assembly includes a latch mechanism that allows a clamp of cylinder to be moved from a closed position to an open position which creates clearance around a neck of cylinder to allow it to rotate without falling out of clamp. The other end of apparatus is structurally configured with a release plunger that can be retracted to allow rotation of cylinder along said other end. Rotatable wheels on a user side with a braking mechanism along a handle and a foot ledge allow improved maneuverability and stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Praxair Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Mayank Pareek, Ashwini K Sinha, Stanley M Smith, Ranko Bursac, Amber L Boll, Merry Riehm-Constantino, Amy Beth Hangen, Fred A. Marconi, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20220341547
    Abstract: A mobile storage apparatus for containers is provided. The apparatus provides a unique support assembly for holding a container. The assembly includes a latch mechanism that allows a clamp of cylinder to be moved from a closed position to an open position which creates clearance around a neck of cylinder to allow it to rotate without falling out of clamp. The other end of apparatus is structurally configured with a release plunger that can be retracted to allow rotation of cylinder along said other end. Rotatable wheels on a user side with a braking mechanism along a handle and a foot ledge allow improved maneuverability and stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Mayank Pareek, Ashwini K. Sinha, Stanley M. Smith, Ranko Bursac, Amber L. Boll, Merry Riehm-Constantino, Amy Beth Hangen, Fred A. Marconi, JR.
  • Patent number: 11350675
    Abstract: A vape cleaning device for easily and thoroughly cleaning vape coils for reuse and avoiding the need for frequent replacement. The device has a base enclosing a fan oriented to direct air upwardly, a heat block suspended above the fan, a heating element coupled to the heat block, and a shield coupled to the base and having a central opening. A cup is removably positioned in the central opening of the shield and in contact with the heat block to be heated thereby. A vape coil holder may removably suspended in the cup that the vape coil is submerged in a cleaning fluid in the cup. After the cup has been warmed to a predetermined temperature for a cleaning cycle, the cup may be removed and the vape coil holder suspended from the shield. The fan may then be operated for a predetermined time period for a drying cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Inventors: Mary Beth Riehlman, Terry Anne Bocklet, Michael J. Logan, Fred A. Marconi, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11300249
    Abstract: A mobile storage apparatus for containers is provided. The apparatus provides a unique support assembly for holding a container. The assembly includes a latch mechanism that allows a clamp of cylinder to be moved from a closed position to an open position which creates clearance around a neck of cylinder to allow it to rotate without falling out of clamp. The other end of apparatus is structurally configured with a release plunger that can be retracted to allow rotation of cylinder along said other end. Rotatable wheels on a user side with a braking mechanism along a handle and a foot ledge allow improved maneuverability and stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Praxair Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Mayank Pareek, Ashwini K Sinha, Stanley M Smith, Ranko Bursac, Amber L Boll, Merry Riehm-Constantino, Amy Beth Hangen, Fred A Marconi, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20210169149
    Abstract: A vape cleaning device for easily and thoroughly cleaning vape coils for reuse and avoiding the need for frequent replacement. The device has a base enclosing a fan oriented to direct air upwardly, a heat block suspended above the fan, a heating element coupled to the heat block, and a shield coupled to the base and having a central opening. A cup is removably positioned in the central opening of the shield and in contact with the heat block to be heated thereby. A vape coil holder may removably suspended in the cup that the vape coil is submerged in a cleaning fluid in the cup. After the cup has been warmed to a predetermined temperature for a cleaning cycle, the cup may be removed and the vape coil holder suspended from the shield. The fan may then be operated for a predetermined time period for a drying cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Mary Beth Riehlman, Terry Anne Bocklet, Michael J. Logan, Fred A. Marconi, JR.
  • Patent number: 10743459
    Abstract: A hand-held spreader is provided having a housing with a compartment for particulate material, a chamber below the compartment having a bottom wall with a circular aperture, an impeller mounted for rotation in the chamber along such bottom wall responsive to a hand crank, a discharge opening, and a path along which the particulate material passes into the chamber for discharge via the discharge opening. The impeller has an outer circular periphery proximal to and extending over an outer edge of the aperture to form a gap between the impeller and the bottom wall of the chamber that seals the gap from the particulate material larger than the gap from entering under the impeller and risking obstruction of impeller rotation. Any particulate material that enters the gap passes downward through the aperture to enable self-cleaning of particulate material that would otherwise collect under the impeller in the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: CHAPIN MANUFACTURING, INC.
    Inventors: Neil J. Rosenbaum, Howard S. Ryan, Fred A. Marconi, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20190186694
    Abstract: A mobile storage apparatus for containers is provided. The apparatus provides a unique support assembly for holding a container. The assembly includes a latch mechanism that allows a clamp of cylinder to be moved from a closed position to an open position which creates clearance around a neck of cylinder to allow it to rotate without falling out of clamp. The other end of apparatus is structurally configured with a release plunger that can be retracted to allow rotation of cylinder along said other end. Rotatable wheels on a user side with a braking mechanism along a handle and a foot ledge allow improved maneuverability and stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Mayank Pareek, Ashwini K. Sinha, Stanley M. Smith, Ranko Bursac, Amber L. Boll, Merry Riehm-Constantino, Amy Beth Hangen, Fred A. Marconi, JR.
  • Patent number: 10239663
    Abstract: A handheld container for dispensing particulate matter having an opening and a moveable cover for the opening positioned at the bottom of the container. The cover has a pivoting lid that can selectively open or close the opening of the container and assist with dispersal of particulate from the container while a user holds the container in an upright position. The lid may swing outward from the container or hinge into an open position and include a series of ribs for improving the dispersal of particulate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Inventors: Neil Rosenbaum, Fred Marconi, Scott Ryan
  • Publication number: 20170217647
    Abstract: A handheld container for dispensing particulate matter having an opening and a moveable cover for the opening positioned at the bottom of the container. The cover has a pivoting lid that can selectively open or close the opening of the container and assist with dispersal of particulate from the container while a user holds the container in an upright position. The lid may swing outward from the container or hinge into an open position and include a series of ribs for improving the dispersal of particulate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Neil Rosenbaum, Fred Marconi, Scott Ryan
  • Publication number: 20170202133
    Abstract: A hand-held spreader is provided having a housing with a compartment for particulate material, a chamber below the compartment having a bottom wall with a circular aperture, an impeller mounted for rotation in the chamber along such bottom wall responsive to a hand crank, a discharge opening, and a path along which the particulate material passes into the chamber for discharge via the discharge opening. The impeller has an outer circular periphery proximal to and extending over an outer edge of the aperture to form a gap between the impeller and the bottom wall of the chamber that seals the gap from the particulate material larger than the gap from entering under the impeller and risking obstruction of impeller rotation. Any particulate material that enters the gap passes downward through the aperture to enable self-cleaning of particulate material that would otherwise collect under the impeller in the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: NEIL J. ROSENBAUM, HOWARD S. RYAN, FRED A. MARCONI, JR.
  • Patent number: 9222231
    Abstract: A handheld spreader having a fillable container for dispensing particulate from an electrically powered blower assembly in a detachable base. The spreader includes a feed slide leading from the container to the air stream channel of the base that has a vibrating eccentric plate for guiding and improving the flow of particulate from container into the air stream. The container and base are frictionally engaged together, thereby allowing for easy assembly of spreader, including assembly after container has been filled with particulate, as well as easy reassembly if container is removed and refilled. The spreader includes a rotating slide that may be operated by a user to open and partially close the feed slide of the container to control the feed rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Inventor: Fred Marconi
  • Publication number: 20140263484
    Abstract: A handheld spreader having a fillable container for dispensing particulate from an electrically powered blower assembly in a detachable base. The spreader includes a feed slide leading from the container to the air stream channel of the base that has a vibrating eccentric plate for guiding and improving the flow of particulate from container into the air stream. The container and base are frictionally engaged together, thereby allowing for easy assembly of spreader, including assembly after container has been filled with particulate, as well as easy reassembly if container is removed and refilled. The spreader includes a rotating slide that may be operated by a user to open and partially close the feed slide of the container to control the feed rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Fred Marconi
  • Publication number: 20140056728
    Abstract: A motion-powered liquid sprayer that can increase the number of rotations of the pump relative to each rotation of the wheel or axle is provided. The sprayer can include a gearing assembly that employs gears to increase the number of pump revolutions as a function of the wheel or axle rotation. The sprayer can also include a gear pump that employs an over-capacity or enhanced gullet together with blow-by spacing to control consistent liquid flow relative to variable motional velocities. Further, the sprayer can include a vertically adjustable nozzle as well as a free reverse rotation wheel hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: EARTHWAY PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Kendall, Richard Sevrey, Fred A. Marconi
  • Patent number: 8602324
    Abstract: A motion-powered liquid sprayer that can increase the number of rotations of the pump relative to each rotation of the wheel or axle is provided. The sprayer can include a gearing assembly that employs gears to increase the number of pump revolutions as a function of the wheel or axle rotation. The sprayer can also include a gear pump that employs an over-capacity or enhanced gullet together with blow-by spacing to control consistent liquid flow relative to variable motional velocities. Further, the sprayer can include a vertically adjustable nozzle as well as a free reverse rotation wheel hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Earthway Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Kendall, David R. Axton, Richard Sevrey, Fred A. Marconi
  • Publication number: 20130001332
    Abstract: An electrically-powered spreader for spreading a granular product is disclosed. The spreader may comprise a cap used to close a bottle containing the granular product. When in the open position, the bottle may be tilted into a position in which the granular product is fed by the force of gravity through an opening and into the spreader cap. A moving member within the spreader cap interacts with the granular product to propel it out of an opening in the spreader cap. In this way, the granular product is broadcast out of the bottle and onto the treatment area around the bottle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventor: Fred A. Marconi, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110042484
    Abstract: A motion-powered liquid sprayer that can increase the number of rotations of the pump relative to each rotation of the wheel or axle is provided. The sprayer can include a gearing assembly that employs gears to increase the number of pump revolutions as a function of the wheel or axle rotation. The sprayer can also include a gear pump that employs an over-capacity or enhanced gullet together with blow-by spacing to control consistent liquid flow relative to variable motional velocities. Further, the sprayer can include a vertically adjustable nozzle as well as a free reverse rotation wheel hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: EARTHWAY PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Kendall, David R. Axton, Richard Sevrey, Fred A. Marconi
  • Publication number: 20100140374
    Abstract: A motion-powered liquid sprayer that can increase the number of rotations of the pump relative to each rotation of the wheel or axle is provided. The sprayer can include a gearing assembly that employs gears to increase the number of pump revolutions as a function of the wheel or axle rotation. The sprayer can also include a gear pump that employs an over-capacity or enhanced gullet together with blow-by spacing to control consistent liquid flow relative to variable motional velocities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: Earth Way Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Kendall, David R. Axton, Richard Sevrey, Fred A. Marconi, JR.
  • Patent number: D682096
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Lebanon Seaboard Corporation
    Inventor: Fred A. Marconi, Jr.
  • Patent number: D744303
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Inventor: Fred Marconi
  • Patent number: D809882
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: CHAPIN MANUFACTURING, INC.
    Inventors: Neil Jonathan Rosenbaum, Howard Scott Ryan, Fred A. Marconi, Jr.