Patents by Inventor Joseph Pluchino

Joseph Pluchino 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: 9442539
    Abstract: A reduced length memory card is provided. The memory card, comprising a memory circuit, a housing for said memory circuit, said housing defining a first end, a second end opposite the first end and insertable into a port of a digital device, and opposing sidewalls between the first end and the second end, and a plurality of electrical contacts in electrical communication with said memory circuit, said contacts exposed through apertures formed in a bottom surface of the housing extending between the first end and the second end, wherein the memory card is electrically compatible with a Secure Digital (SD) standard, and wherein a length of the card extending between the first end and the second end is less than a width of the card extending between the opposing sidewalls. The memory could comprise an extraction ridge along the first end of the card and exposed when the card is inserted into the port of the digital device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: PNY Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Stone, Joseph Pluchino
  • Publication number: 20140301032
    Abstract: A reduced length memory card is provided. The memory card, comprising a memory circuit, a housing for said memory circuit, said housing defining a first end, a second end opposite the first end and insertable into a port of a digital device, and opposing sidewalls between the first end and the second end, and a plurality of electrical contacts in electrical communication with said memory circuit, said contacts exposed through apertures formed in a bottom surface of the housing extending between the first end and the second end, wherein the memory card is electrically compatible with a Secure Digital (SD) standard, and wherein a length of the card extending between the first end and the second end is less than a width of the card extending between the opposing sidewalls. The memory could comprise an extraction ridge along the first end of the card and exposed when the card is inserted into the port of the digital device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: PNY Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Stone, Joseph Pluchino
  • Patent number: 7237701
    Abstract: A garment hanger comprising pinch grip clips has a unique molded beam design for added strength and stability. The cross-section of the hanger beam comprises an “S”-shaped design extending along the beam between the pinch grip clips. The “S”-shaped construction reduces warping in the beam body that may be caused by heavy clothing material or frequent use. Alternatively, a “Z”-shaped design may also be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Randy Hangers, LLC.
    Inventors: Ellen Stein Ritzmann, Joseph Pluchino
  • Publication number: 20070000957
    Abstract: An information marker holder system includes a web and an information marker holder for receiving an information marker over the holder. A gap substantially spaces the web from the information marker. The system further includes a protrusion on the information marker holder for preventing removal of the information marker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventors: Ellen Stein, Joseph Pluchino, Tom Chung
  • Publication number: 20060113335
    Abstract: A garment hanger comprising pinch grip clips has a unique molded beam design for added strength and stability. The cross-section of the hanger beam comprises an “S”-shaped design extending along the beam between the pinch grip clips. The “S”-shaped construction reduces warping in the beam body that may be caused by heavy clothing material or frequent use. Alternatively, a “Z”-shaped design may also be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2004
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Inventors: Ellen Ritzmann, Joseph Pluchino
  • Publication number: 20060049222
    Abstract: An indicator or a sizer is horizontally advanced onto the top of a hanger. The sizer comprises a slotted, open end for easing the sizer onto a hanger web located on the top of the hook portion. The hanger web comprises a laterally open catch and detent. The sizer comprises an internal, sloping cam surface for locking with the hanger web. When the sizer is slid onto the hanger web, internal cam surface enters and locks in an opening created by the laterally open catch and is securely locked in place by the detent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: Joseph Pluchino, Ellen Ritzmann
  • Publication number: 20060011670
    Abstract: A garment hanger for hanging multiple garments in a garment set includes a hook member, a body member extending downwardly from the hook member, and first and second support arms extending outwardly from the body member. Each of the first and second support arms also includes an elongated slot accessible at a surface of its respective arm. First and second resilient clips extend downwardly from the support arms, and a central member is positioned between the first and second resilient clips. First and second resilient jaws extend downwardly from the central member, and are positioned below the first and second resilient clips. An additional jaw member is positioned between said first and second resilient jaws and extends downwardly from the central member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventors: Joseph Pluchino, Erlon Ritzmann, Andrew Appell
  • Patent number: 5965016
    Abstract: An aquarium filter for removing chemical and physical waste from an aquarium. The filter can include a mechanical filter portion, followed by a fluidized bed of particles, such as sand, for removing ammonia from the water and then a chemical filter portion. The filter can be constructed in an aesthetically desirable manner and can be convenient to maintain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: The Hartz Mountain Corporation
    Inventors: Bernard Suchowski, Joseph E. Gargas, Robert H. Hyde, Joseph Pluchino
  • Patent number: D506077
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Randy Hangers, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Pluchino, Ellen Stein Ritzmann, Andrew Appell
  • Patent number: D523741
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Randy Hangers, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Pluchino, Ellen Stein Ritzmann, Tom Chung
  • Patent number: D734756
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: PNY Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Stone, Joseph Pluchino