Patents by Inventor Joseph A. Graneto, III

Joseph A. Graneto, III 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: 9585508
    Abstract: A curtain system is described which includes a curtain having a plurality of rod engaging members attached thereto, a plurality of rods each having a first end, and a curtain release mechanism attached to each rod at the first end thereof. The rod engaging members each include a stem having a first end and a second end, the first end of the stem configured for engagement with the curtain release mechanism, and a keyway formed in the stem and proximate the first end of the stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: ICP Medical, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph A. Graneto, III
  • Patent number: 9149144
    Abstract: A curtain system is described which includes a curtain having a plurality of rod engaging members attached thereto, a plurality of rods each having a first end, and a curtain release mechanism attached to the rod at the first end thereof. The rod engaging members each includes a stem having a first end and a second end and a yoke extending from the first end of the stem. The curtain release mechanisms have a slot formed therein and extending therethrough and also include a user operable mechanism for retention of the yoke upon insertion into the slot. The user operable mechanism is further operable for substantially simultaneous release of the yokes and therefore the curtain from the curtain release mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: ICP Medical, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph A. Graneto, III
  • Patent number: 9125509
    Abstract: A curtain system is described that includes a curtain having a plurality of rod engaging members attached at an end thereof. The plurality of rods each have a curtain release mechanism attached thereto where the rod engaging members are configured to engage respective curtain release mechanisms. The curtain release mechanisms each include a user operable mechanism for retention of and subsequent substantially simultaneous release of the rod engaging members from the curtain release mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: ICP Medical, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph A. Graneto, III
  • Publication number: 20150136340
    Abstract: A curtain system is described which includes a curtain having a plurality of rod engaging members attached thereto, a plurality of rods each having a first end, and a curtain release mechanism attached to each rod at the first end thereof. The rod engaging members each include a stem having a first end and a second end, the first end of the stem configured for engagement with the curtain release mechanism, and a keyway formed in the stem and proximate the first end of the stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: ICP MEDICAL, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph A. Graneto, III
  • Patent number: 8899301
    Abstract: A privacy curtain system is described that includes a curtain having a plurality of curtain release mechanisms attached thereto, the curtain release mechanisms each having a rod engaging member extending therefrom. The system also includes a plurality of rods each comprising a lower hooking member configured to engage one of the rod engaging members. The curtain release mechanisms are operable to cause a portion of each rod engaging member to release from the respective curtain release mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: ICP Medical, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph A. Graneto, III
  • Patent number: 8869869
    Abstract: A curtain system is described which includes a curtain having a plurality of rod engaging members attached thereto, a plurality of rods each having a first end, and a curtain release mechanism attached to each rod at the first end thereof. The rod engaging members each include a stem having a first end and a second end, the first end of the stem configured for engagement with the curtain release mechanism, and a keyway formed in the stem and proximate the first end of the stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: ICP Medical, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph A. Graneto, III
  • Publication number: 20130318682
    Abstract: A disposable medical gown includes a front portion, at least one arm portion coupled to and extending from the front portion, at least one side portion coupled to the front portion, and a releasably engageable strap coupled to the at least one side portion. The front portion and the at least one side portion are configured to define a cavity portion of the disposable medical gown. The releasably engageable strap is configured to extend about the at least one side portion and couple to the front portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventor: Joseph A. Graneto, III
  • Patent number: 8498103
    Abstract: A cover for a screen of a portable computing device having a physical button recessed into the screen is provided. The cover comprises a transparent member, a protrusion, and a tactile feature. The transparent member has a first surface positioned adjacent the screen of the device and an opposing second surface. The protrusion is adjacent the first surface of the transparent member in a position such that the protrusion engages the physical button. The protrusion has a shape such that it is in registry with the physical button. The tactile feature is formed in the second surface of the transparent member opposite the protrusion. The transparent member can be formed from a material which limits the viewing angle of the screen of the portable computing device and displays images such as company logos, slogans, advertising, or photographs to users viewing the screen at angles greater than the viewing angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Inventor: Joseph A. Graneto, III
  • Patent number: 8479800
    Abstract: A curtain system is described which includes a curtain having a plurality of rod engaging members attached thereto, a plurality of rods each having a first end, and a curtain release mechanism attached to each rod at the first end thereof. The rod engaging members each include a stem having a first end and a second end, the first end of the stem configured for engagement with the curtain release mechanism, and a keyway formed in the stem and proximate the first end of the stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: ICP Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph A. Graneto, III, William P. Peters
  • Publication number: 20130105511
    Abstract: A dispensing system for dispensing gowns generally includes a front member and a back member defining an enclosure for holding multiple folded gowns. The folded gowns each comprise a unique folding pattern, where the folding pattern of each gown is configured to provide a user access to a neck and shoulder portion of the gown after unfolding a single fold of the folded the gown. The front member of the system comprises an opening configured to facilitate removal of a single one of the gowns at a time from the enclosure through the opening. The system may also include an angled portion configured to support the gowns in the enclosure at an angle relative to a horizontal plane when the system is coupled to a vertical surface. As such, the system may have a depth dimension that is less than a depth dimension of the gowns in the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventor: Joseph A. Graneto, III
  • Publication number: 20120250242
    Abstract: A cover for a screen of a portable computing device having a physical button recessed into the screen is provided. The cover comprises a transparent member, a protrusion, and a tactile feature. The transparent member has a first surface positioned adjacent the screen of the device and an opposing second surface. The protrusion is adjacent the first surface of the transparent member in a position such that the protrusion engages the physical button. The protrusion has a shape such that it is in registry with the physical button. The tactile feature is formed in the second surface of the transparent member opposite the protrusion. The transparent member can be formed from a material which limits the viewing angle of the screen of the portable computing device and displays images such as company logos, slogans, advertising, or photographs to users viewing the screen at angles greater than the viewing angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventor: Joseph A. Graneto, III
  • Publication number: 20120037324
    Abstract: A curtain system is described which includes a curtain having a plurality of rod engaging members attached thereto, a plurality of rods each having a first end, and a curtain release mechanism attached to each rod at the first end thereof. The rod engaging members each include a stem having a first end and a second end, the first end of the stem configured for engagement with the curtain release mechanism, and a keyway formed in the stem and proximate the first end of the stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventor: Joseph A. Graneto, III
  • Patent number: 7971274
    Abstract: A full coverage, over the head, disposable medical gown is described. The gown includes a front member, a left rear member, and a right rear member. The left rear member and the right rear member are folded over the front member to define a body portion of the gown. The left rear member and the right rear member are attached to one another to define a neck opening for the gown. This attachment occurs in an area that lies between the neck and the shoulder blades of a person wearing the gown. At least one of said left rear member and said right rear member includes perforations therein that extend from the neck opening to an edge of the respective rear member proximate the attachment area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Salus Corporation
    Inventor: Joseph A. Graneto, III
  • Publication number: 20100299805
    Abstract: A full coverage, over the head, disposable medical gown is described. The gown includes a front member, a left rear member, and a right rear member. The left rear member and the right rear member are folded over the front member to define a body portion of the gown. The left rear member and the right rear member are attached to one another to define a neck opening for the gown. This attachment occurs in an area that lies between the neck and the shoulder blades of a person wearing the gown. At least one of said left rear member and said right rear member includes perforations therein that extend from the neck opening to an edge of the respective rear member proximate the attachment area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventor: Joseph A. Graneto, III
  • Publication number: 20100212845
    Abstract: A curtain system is described which includes a curtain having a plurality of rod engaging members attached thereto, a plurality of rods each having a first end, and a curtain release mechanism attached to each rod at the first end thereof. The rod engaging members each include a stem having a first end and a second end, the first end of the stem configured for engagement with the curtain release mechanism, and a keyway formed in the stem and proximate the first end of the stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Joseph A. Graneto III, William P. Peters
  • Publication number: 20090288783
    Abstract: A curtain system is described that includes a curtain having a plurality of rod engaging members attached at an end thereof. The plurality of rods each have a curtain release mechanism attached thereto where the rod engaging members are configured to engage respective curtain release mechanisms. The curtain release mechanisms each include a user operable mechanism for retention of and subsequent substantially simultaneous release of the rod engaging members from the curtain release mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventor: Joseph A. Graneto, III
  • Publication number: 20090288786
    Abstract: A privacy curtain system is described that includes a curtain having a plurality of rod engaging members extending therefrom, a curtain gathering cord slidably engaged with the curtain, and a plurality of rods. Each rod has a lower hooking member configured to engage one of the rod engaging members. The curtain gathering cord is operable to cause the rod engaging members to release from a respective lower hooking member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventors: Joseph A. Graneto, III, Chad Paul Stuemke, Corey Scott Feit
  • Patent number: D622934
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Salus Corporation
    Inventor: Joseph A. Graneto, III
  • Patent number: D671783
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Inventor: Joseph A. Graneto, III
  • Patent number: D709714
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: ICP Medical, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph A. Graneto, III