Patents by Inventor John D. Zoidis

John D. Zoidis 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: 6508282
    Abstract: A cover for propane tank comprises an open top portion for enveloping the neck portion of the tank and a skirt portion for enveloping the cylindrical body of the tank. The skirt portion is generally rectangular when laid out flat and has opposed parallel longitudinal edges and opposed parallel lateral edges. Each of the lateral edges has a Velcro® strip which together form a closure strip to envelope the body of the tank, and a gathering ribbon at the bottom of the skirt portion, said gathering ribbon having end portions which can be tied together in the form of a bow to completely cover and envelope the cylindrical body of the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Inventors: Santo G. Garofalo, Sandra L. Garofalo, John D. Zoidis
  • Publication number: 20020189730
    Abstract: A cover for propane tank comprises an open top portion for enveloping the neck portion of the tank and a skirt portion for enveloping the cylindrical body of the tank. The skirt portion is generally rectangular when laid out flat and has opposed parallel longitudinal edges and opposed parallel lateral edges. Each of the lateral edges has a Velcro® strip which together form a closure strip to envelope the body of the tank, and a gathering ribbon at the bottom of the skirt portion, said gathering ribbon having end portions which can be tied together in the form of a bow to completely cover and envelope the cylindrical body of the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2001
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Santo G. Garofalo, Sandra L. Garofalo, John D. Zoidis
  • Patent number: D457936
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Inventors: Santo G. Garofalo, Sandra L. Garofalo, John D. Zoidis