Patents by Inventor Joseph M. Geraci

Joseph M. Geraci 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: 9064435
    Abstract: A tethered display frame has a planar backer sheet, a top sheet of transparent or translucent material overlaying the planar backer sheet, a border attached along a common periphery of the planar backer sheet and the top sheet, a plurality of straps fastened to the frame, and a fastener affixed to distal ends of each of the straps whereby the frame can be releasably fastened to an article. The border encloses the planar backer sheet and the top sheet on three sides with a fourth side providing means for a user to insert a display item between the top sheet and the planar backer sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Inventors: Michael A. Forte, Joseph M. Geraci
  • Patent number: 8453265
    Abstract: A garment display frame that provides apparel with at least one display frame releasably incorporated into said apparel where the apparel has a part of a mating pair of fasteners and the display frame has the other part. The display frame has a border mounted to the edge of the display frame with a plastic transparent or translucent receptacle bound thereby having a pocket so that the user can insert a visual display of their choosing therein. Also, the apparel display frame has a receptacle that can be incorporated into any garment so that a user can selectively insert any picture, image, message, graphic or artwork as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Inventors: Michael A. Forte, Joseph M. Geraci
  • Publication number: 20120137399
    Abstract: A garment display frame that provides apparel with at least one display frame releasably incorporated into said apparel where the apparel has a part of a mating pair of fasteners and the display frame has the other part. The display frame has a border mounted to the edge of the display frame with a plastic transparent or translucent receptacle bound thereby having a pocket so that the user can insert a visual display of their choosing therein. Also, the apparel display frame has a receptacle that can be incorporated into any garment so that a user can selectively insert any picture, image, message, graphic or artwork as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Michael A. Forte, Joseph M. Geraci
  • Publication number: 20100050485
    Abstract: A tethered display frame has a planar backer sheet, a top sheet of transparent or translucent material overlaying the planar backer sheet, a border attached along a common periphery of the planar backer sheet and the top sheet, a plurality of straps fastened to the frame, and a fastener affixed to distal ends of each of the straps whereby the frame can be releasably fastened to an article. The border encloses the planar backer sheet and the top sheet on three sides with a fourth side providing means for a user to insert a display item between the top sheet and the planar backer sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Michael A. Forte, Joseph M. Geraci
  • Publication number: 20100005694
    Abstract: A garment display frame that provides apparel with at least one display frame releasably incorporated into said apparel where the apparel has a part of a mating pair of fasteners and the display frame has the other part. The display frame has a border mounted to the edge of the display frame with a plastic transparent or translucent receptacle bound thereby having a pocket so that the user can insert a visual display of their choosing therein. Also, the apparel display frame has a receptacle that can be incorporated into any garment so that a user can selectively insert any picture, image, message, graphic or artwork as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2008
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: Michael A. Forte, Joseph M. Geraci
  • Patent number: 6098855
    Abstract: A system for mounting a spare tire and a license plate to a motor vehicle includes a tire mounting member having a bracket fixedly attached to a rear surface of the motor vehicle. The system further includes a license plate carrier pivotally connected to the bracket for rotation about a pivot axis. The license plate carrier includes a display portion oriented in a substantially vertical plane and spaced from the rear surface of the motor vehicle. A plurality of threaded shafts rearwardly extend from the tire mounting member for mounting the spare tire thereto. The license plate carrier includes a boss portion for receiving one of the threaded shafts to thereby selectively prevents rotation of the license plate carrier about the pivot axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Norbert E. Grabowski, Joseph M. Geraci, Timothy W. Anness, Carl Mather
  • Patent number: 5570931
    Abstract: A longitudinally adjustable vehicle seat, including a seat cushion and a seatback, is supported on a bi-level seat frame for movement from an occupant in-use position to a compact fold-flat stowed position. The bi-level seat frame includes a front lower portion slidably supported on front track assemblies and a rear elevated portion slidably supported on rear track assemblies. A pair of forward upright links each has a lower end pivoted on the seat frame front portion for rotation about a first transverse axis and upper ends pivoted to associated front underlying portions of the seat cushion for rotation about a second transverse axis. A pair of upstanding laterally spaced arms each has a lower end fixed to an aft end of the seat cushion and an upper end pivoted to an intermediate portion of the seatback for rotation about a third transverse axis. The seatback has its lower portion pivoted to a pair of pivot mounts on the seat frame elevated portion for rotation about a fourth transverse pivot axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1996
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Elizabeth M. Kargilis, James P. Salva, Joseph M. Geraci, Carl Mather, Robert J. Janosko
  • Patent number: D411156
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Norbert E. Grabowski, Joseph M. Geraci, Timothy W. Anness, Carl Mather