Patents by Inventor John J. Rodrigues

John J. Rodrigues 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: 4433664
    Abstract: A fuel system of the gaseous type utilizing the gas such as propane, methane or the like, wherein gas, preferably in liquefied form, in a tank carried in the trunk compartment of a car, for example, is taken from the tank in gaseous form and conveyed to the intake manifold of the internal combustion engine of the car at very low pressure, through a feeder gasket installed between the carburetor and the intake manifold. Thus it does not require modification of the existing carburetor or replacement thereof, and when installed for alternate use with an existing conventional type gasoline fuel system, means are employed for selectively switching from one system to the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1984
    Inventor: John J. Rodrigues
  • Patent number: 4245760
    Abstract: A container for holding and from which chemicals are capable of being selectively dispensed either by hand pouring or by means of a closed system, such container having a built-in probe assembly involving a recessed area in one wall, the recessed area having a central opening to receive a probe, and openings about said central opening, for discharge of the container contents when hand pouring, and a closure for sealing the recessed area for shipping of the container and its contents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1981
    Assignee: Terminator Products, Inc.
    Inventors: James S. Stevenson, John J. Rodrigues
  • Patent number: 4024064
    Abstract: A liquid treating system primarily for use in connection with aquariums, involves a modular filter assembly and a pump in cooperation with improved system components such as an intake strainer, a discharge distributor and means for supporting the connecting hose lines to the aquarium tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1973
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1977
    Assignee: Kordon Corporation
    Inventors: Maurice R. Rakowicz, John J. Rodrigues
  • Patent number: 3938392
    Abstract: A pipette involving a tube of plastic having a discharge end and a bulb of flexible plastic integrally united with the tube toward its opposite end. The tube preferably extends into the bulb a way, to permit overflow, whereby to establish a fixed volume equal to the volume of the tube. By making the bulb of clear or translucent plastic, activity within the bulb may be observed and controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1973
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1976
    Assignee: Rodrigues Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: John J. Rodrigues
  • Patent number: D504585
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Enclume Design Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven F. Rafoth, John J. Rodrigues
  • Patent number: D504586
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Enclume Design Product, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven F. Rafoth, John J. Rodrigues
  • Patent number: D505286
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Enclume Design Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven F. Rafoth, John J. Rodrigues
  • Patent number: D518669
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Enclume Design Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven F. Rafoth, John J. Rodrigues
  • Patent number: D468942
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: Enclume Design Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven F. Rafoth, John J. Rodrigues
  • Patent number: D468947
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: Enclume Design Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven F. Rafoth, John J. Rodrigues
  • Patent number: D469286
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Enclume Design Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven F. Rafoth, John J. Rodrigues
  • Patent number: D499284
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Enclume Design Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven F. Rafoth, John J. Rodrigues