Patents by Inventor Gerald A. Sferruzza

Gerald A. Sferruzza 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).

  • Device for dispensing a medium such as a toothpaste or a gel
    Publication number: 20040182885
    Abstract: The invention is a device for use by a person to dispense a medium such as a toothpaste or a gel from a disposable container. The device comprises a pump unit having medium and air pistons engaged with medium and air cylinder portions, respectively, thru a compression stroke and an intake stroke. The device further comprises an intake unit engaged with the pump unit. The intake unit comprises an inlet portion engageable with the container. The intake unit further comprises an intake valve operable from a closed position to an open position where the inlet portion is in communication with the medium cylinder portion. The device further comprises an exhaust unit engaged with the pump unit. The exhaust unit comprises a nozzle portion. The exhaust unit further comprises an exhaust medium valve operable from a closed position to an open position where the medium cylinder portion of the pump unit is in communication with the nozzle portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventors: Ray C. Morrison, Gerald A. Sferruzza
  • Shaving device
    Patent number: 5933959
    Abstract: The present invention is an improved device for shaving the skin of a person. In one embodiment, the shaving device comprises a handle member having a lower portion and an upper portion. The shaving device further comprises a lower body member engaged with the upper portion of the handle member. The lower body member comprising a cavity portion and a radial shaped leading surface. The shaving device further comprises a razor blade disposed within the cavity portion and having a cutting edge. The shaving device further comprises an upper body member having a lower mounting portion and a radial shaped trailing surface. The lower mounting portion is adapted to secure the razor blade within the cavity portion. The trailing surface and the leading surface are disposed radially outward of said cutting edge. The shaving device further comprises a recess portion separating the leading surface and the trailing surface and providing access to the cutting edge of said razor blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Inventor: Gerald A. Sferruzza, Jr.
  • Holder for shaver
    Patent number: 5615858
    Abstract: This is a wall holder for an arced and handled shaving device. The holder includes an arced holding portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Inventor: Gerald A. Sferruzza, Jr.