Patents by Inventor John Volpe

John Volpe 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: 10141136
    Abstract: The light switch actuator is a kit configured for use with a toggle switch and a wall plate. The light switch actuator attaches a plurality of cords to the toggle of the toggle switch such that the toggle switch can be actuated from a distance. The light switch actuator comprises a toggle attachment, a plurality of eyebolts, a plurality of cords, a plurality of tassels, the toggle switch and the wall plate. The toggle switch is installed in the selected location in the normal manner as required by the local electric code. The plurality of eyebolts attach the wall plate to the toggle switch. The toggle attachment attaches the plurality of cords to the toggle of the toggle switch. A tassel selected from the plurality of tassels is attached to the free end of a cord selected from the plurality of cords.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Inventor: John Volpe
  • Patent number: 5158214
    Abstract: A solder paste applicator for dispensing a tin/lead solder in a uniform, homogeneous fashion. The solder paste applicator comprises both a mixing assembly and a plunger assembly. The mixing assembly mixes the solder until it is homogeneous and the plunger assembly is used to dispense the solder. The solder paste applicator has a tubular section, a trough section terminating in a scoop, and a collar received at the intersection of the tubular section and the trough section. The mixing assembly is received in the tubular section and is reciprocated to mix the solder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1992
    Assignee: JNJ Industries Inc.
    Inventors: John Volpe, Ira G. Elias
  • Patent number: D545150
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Inventor: John Volpe