Patents by Inventor Fred Catapano

Fred Catapano 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).

  • Closure for stuffed toy and method
    Publication number: 20060148376
    Abstract: A method for closing a stuffed toy having an opening for receiving filling material includes a tubular lining extending inwardly of the opening for receiving an insertion tube of a filing device providing stuffing material into the toy. The tubular lining is turned outwardly of the toy and encircled with a loop fastener that is then tighten about the tubular lining. Any excess material is cut from the loop fastener and the cut edges heated and abraded to smooth out any rough edges. The tubular lining may then be inserted into the toy and the opening closed by a slide fastener or flaps secured with Velcro® type material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Applicant: Well Made Toy Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventor: Fred Catapano
  • Plush toy
    Patent number: D643073
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Inventors: Fred Catapano, Matthew Nuccio