Patents by Inventor John T. Ferraris

John T. Ferraris 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).

  • Vacuum cleaner wand
    Patent number: 4079965
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided an improved wand for connecting a vacuum cleaner suction nozzle having an electric motor therein to a suction hose. A wand of this type normally serves as both a rigid handle for manipulating the nozzle and as a conduit for the passage of air from the nozzle to the hose. In addition, the present wand is provided with a sheath of preferably electrical insulating material for retaining an electric cord for supplying current to the motor in the nozzle from conductors carried by the suction hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1976
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1978
    Assignee: Consolidated Foods Corporation
    Inventors: John J. Moughty, John T. Ferraris, William P. Ritzau, J. Fred Collins
  • Vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D259724
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1981
    Assignee: Electrolux Corporation
    Inventor: John T. Ferraris
  • Vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D280768
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1985
    Assignee: Electrolux Corporation
    Inventors: John T. Ferraris, James E. Billick, George L. Schick