Patents by Inventor John Sperling

John Sperling 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).

  • Two-part handle system for horticultural tray
    Patent number: 8827110
    Abstract: The handle end portions are attached to the tray by separate connectors. The tray has spaced openings to receive the connectors. Each connector has an anchor-shaped section which is received in a tray opening and a section which engages a handle end portion. The anchor-shaped section has arms which flex to permit the connector to be received in the tray opening and thereafter return to their extended position to cooperate with the tray to securely attach the connector to the tray and prevent free rotation of the connector. The handle engaging section includes a hook-shaped member which is received an opening in the handle end portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Texpak, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Franzone, Jr., John Sperling
  • TWO-PART HANDLE SYSTEM FOR HORTICULTURAL TRAY
    Publication number: 20130277381
    Abstract: The handle end portions are attached to the tray by separate connectors. The tray has spaced openings to receive the connectors. Each connector has an anchor-shaped section which is received in a tray opening and a section which engages a handle end portion. The anchor-shaped section has arms which flex to permit the connector to be received in the tray opening and thereafter return to their extended position to cooperate with the tray to securely attach the connector to the tray and prevent free rotation of the connector. The handle engaging section includes a hook-shaped member which is received an opening in the handle end portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicants: Allen Field Company, Inc., Texpak, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Franzone, JR., John Sperling
  • Device for stabilizing an arm
    Publication number: 20060258966
    Abstract: The invention provides, in various embodiments, devices and methods for supporting an injured arm. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to adjustable sling assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicant: AIRCAST LLC
    Inventors: David Hargrave, Nick Grippi, John Sperling, Robert Cofield, David Veltre