Patents by Inventor James E. Martorelli

James E. Martorelli 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: 20020092957
    Abstract: A foldable hook attachment for a tool, such as a paintbrush, includes a base having a tool attachment surface, which generally conforms with a surface of the tool, and contains adhesive material for affixing the base to the tool. A collar is integral with the base and has a bore that frictionally and snugly retains a longitudinal leg of a hook element, while allowing the hook element to be rotated about an axis of the bore in response to a rotation force being applied to the hook element. A distal portion the longitudinal leg may be configured to frictionally engage the base, so as to facilitate retention of the hook element in an orthogonal orientation relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Applicant: Jim's Wallpaper and Painting
    Inventor: James E. Martorelli
  • Patent number: 5743485
    Abstract: A `hands-free` wall-attachable web storage tool comprises a generally elongate body member, having a handle portion and a distal end portion. A grip is affixed to the handle end portion and an end cap is fitted over the distal end portion. Wall surface-piercing probe elements are affixed at an acute angle to the distal end of the body member. Each of the pointed probe elements is inserted through a respective sleeve-configured stand-off. For supporting a roll of web material, a generally L-shaped shaft member is affixed to the generally elongate body member. The L-shaped rod has a leg spaced apart from the distal end portion of the generally elongate body member, which receives and supports the roll of web material in proximity with the distal end of the elongate body member. A clip element is mounted to the generally elongate body member to allow the tool to hang from the hanger's belt or pants pocket in a safe orientation when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Assignee: Jim's Wallpaper and Painting
    Inventors: James E. Martorelli, Thomas E. Sepanik