Patents by Inventor John P. Cichello

John P. Cichello 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: 20260166355
    Abstract: A hand-held fire extinguisher assembly. The fire extinguisher assembly includes a shroud that includes an enclosed interior space. A fire extinguisher is positioned within the interior space of the shroud. The fire extinguisher includes a tank configured to contain extinguishing agent, a nozzle that extends from the tank through which the extinguishing agent is expelled with the nozzle extending outward from the interior space of the shroud, and a trigger positioned on an exterior of the shroud with the trigger connected to the fire extinguisher to selectively expel the extinguishing agent through the nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2024
    Publication date: June 18, 2026
    Inventors: Thomas Hudak, Jeremiah Friend, John P. Cichello, Michael Berry
  • Patent number: 12559977
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to accessories for containers. More specifically, but without limitation, the present disclosure relates to a locking module for a container, for example insulated container, which allows access to store goods, such as delivered goods, but alternately denies access to those who are not intended to have access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2026
    Assignee: Igloo Products Corp.
    Inventors: Roque Barros, Doug Hardesty, James McKenrick, John P. Cichello
  • Publication number: 20250213326
    Abstract: A working length measuring endodontic file system (10) comprises an endodontic file (11) having a stopper (22) moveable along a shaft (12), and a distance measurement circuit (24) which automatically determines a distance from the handle (20) to the stopper (22). The endodontic working length is then determined by subtracting this distance and the thickness of the stopper (22) from the length of the shaft (12). The handle-to-stopper distance may be measured using any known approach, such radiated signal rangefinding (e.g., laser, lidar, radar, or ultrasonic); inductive distance sensing; linear magnetic encoding; mechanical linkage coupled to, e.g., rheostat or measuring wheel encoder; resistance measurement; and the like. In one aspect, a camera (25) and image recognition software calculate the handle-to-stopper distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2023
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Inventors: Frederick Micah Nuzum, John P. Cichello
  • Patent number: 12150606
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of tabletop dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary tabletop dispenser for dispensing soap, sanitizer or lotion includes a bottle. The bottle has a neck that has a neck diameter. A pump assembly having a cylindrical housing is also included. The cylindrical has a cylindrical housing diameter that is less than the neck diameter. A controller board, a battery, a motor and a pump are at least partially located within the cylindrical housing. The pump assembly is configured to be located within the neck and the bottle. A sensor for sensing an object and an outlet nozzle are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Nick E. Ciavarella, John P. Cichello, Jackson W. Wegelin, Aaron D. Marshall
  • Publication number: 20230032389
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to accessories for containers. More specifically, but without limitation, the present disclosure relates to a locking module for a container, for example insulated container, which allows access to store goods, such as delivered goods, but alternately denies access to those who are not intended to have access.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Roque Barros, Doug Hardesty, James McKenrick, John P. Cichello
  • Patent number: 11439280
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of wipes dispensing systems, wipes dispensing canisters and wipes dispensing mounting brackets are disclosed herein. An exemplary wipes dispensing system includes a wipes dispensing canister. The wipes dispensing canister includes one of a catch and a latch and a cap. A wall mounting bracket is included. The wall mounting bracket includes an opening for receiving the wipes dispensing canister, a first wall located on the inside of the opening and a second wall located on the inside of the opening. A cap ridge is formed between the first wall and the second wall. The wall mounting bracket further includes one of a catch and a latch. When the wipes dispensing canister is located within the wall mounting bracket, a bottom edge of the cap is located proximate the cap edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Mann, Mark E. Rosenkranz, John P. Cichello, Aaron D. Marshall, Mark Wesley Moore, Richard E. Corney, Ann Marie Hicho
  • Publication number: 20210137322
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of wipes dispensing systems, wipes dispensing canisters and wipes dispensing mounting brackets are disclosed herein. An exemplary wipes dispensing system includes a wipes dispensing canister. The wipes dispensing canister includes one of a catch and a latch and a cap. A wall mounting bracket is included. The wall mounting bracket includes an opening for receiving the wipes dispensing canister, a first wall located on the inside of the opening and a second wall located on the inside of the opening. A cap ridge is formed between the first wall and the second wall. The wall mounting bracket further includes one of a catch and a latch. When the wipes dispensing canister is located within the wall mounting bracket, a bottom edge of the cap is located proximate the cap edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher J. Mann, Mark E. Rosenkranz, John P. Cichello, Aaron D. Marshall, Mark Wesley Moore, Richard E. Corney, Ann Marie Hicho
  • Patent number: 9365970
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure include an ironing board with two expandable front legs configured to expand to a wider separation in an open position than in a collapsed position. The wider separation in the open position allows for greater stability without increasing the size of the board in the collapsed position. The ironing board of the present disclosure includes a front leg pivot system that permits each of the front legs to spread apart from each other and an adjustable pivot mechanism that allows the front legs to move apart from the rear legs. In one embodiment, a cam is mounted to the two rear legs to serve as a track for the front legs. In another embodiment, a tension member is mounted to the two front legs to control the spread of the two front legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Home Products International—North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Rolando Hernandez, Gabriel Prero, James Orrico, Theron Michael Watters, John P. Cichello, Mario Orrico
  • Publication number: 20150259850
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure include an ironing board with two expandable front legs configured to expand to a wider separation in an open position than in a collapsed position. The wider separation in the open position allows for greater stability without increasing the size of the board in the collapsed position. The ironing board of the present disclosure includes a front leg pivot system that permits each of the front legs to spread apart from each other and an adjustable pivot mechanism that allows the front legs to move apart from the rear legs. In one embodiment, a cam is mounted to the two rear legs to serve as a track for the front legs. In another embodiment, a tension member is mounted to the two front legs to control the spread of the two front legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Rolando Hernandez, Gabriel Prero, Abigail Irzyk, James Orrico, Theron Michael Watters, John P. Cichello, Mario Orrico
  • Patent number: 6966463
    Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing fluid from a container securely mounted to a wall surface including a base mounting plate and a cover attached to the base mounting plate; the cover is capable of movement between open and closed positions relative to the base mounting plate; a mini-shelf unit having a main body portion and a hook portion is attached to the base mounting plate via a connecting bracket having an L-shape; the main body portion and hook portion are segregated by a hump, and the main body portion slopes downwardly toward the hook portion; the hook portion is provided with an upwardly extending hook; and liquid received on the mini-shelf unit drains around the hump, and into a hole provided in the hook portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Inventors: Robert H. Yeager, John P. Cichello, Ken Foran
  • Publication number: 20040232168
    Abstract: A dispenser for releasably receiving a collapsible bottle having a neck and a pump projecting from the neck. The dispenser includes a back plate with a cover hinged thereto, a pump actuator carried on the back plate, and a container receiving bracket carried on the back plate for receiving the neck of the bottle. The cover carries a projecting transverse rib on its inner surface so that, when the cover is closed, the rib engages the security collar to further assist in retaining and locating the bottle. The cover also includes a transparent sight window located adjacent its lower end for observing the level of the contents of the bottle, a light window adjacent its upper end for admitting ambient light into the closed dispenser and a push bar for activating the pump to dispense material from the bottle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Nick E. Ciavarella, David D. Hayes, John P. Cichello
  • Patent number: D491006
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Inventors: Robert H. Yeager, John P. Cichello, Ken Foran