Patents by Inventor Joseph T. Ricci

Joseph T. Ricci 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).

  • Method of ordering, shipping and merchandizing goods and shipping/display assembly therefor
    Patent number: 5493491
    Abstract: Goods which come in different sizes, shapes, numbers, etc. are packed in assemblies which comprise a tray and a plurality of open-top box-like modules which sit snugly side-by-side in the tray. Each module is prepacked and contains only one size, shape etc. goods. At its destination the loaded assembly, usually along with other loaded assemblies, becomes the display package for the different size, shape, etc. goods. The method of the invention utilizes a lap-top computer working with a mainframe by which the order is placed and immediately gives pricing information. In the case of a custom or tailored order of different numbers of various sizes of goods, the computer is able to indicate whether the order will make up a complete shipment of packing assemblies, with the correct number of pre-filled modules to fill the trays with none left over.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1996
    Assignee: Duracell Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Calcerano, Joseph T. Ricci
  • Method of ordering, shipping and merchandising goods and shipping/display assembly therefor
    Patent number: 5291396
    Abstract: Goods which come in different sizes, shapes, numbers, etc. are packed in assemblies which comprise a tray and a plurality of open-top box-like modules which sit snugly side-by-side in the tray. Each module is prepacked and contains only one size, shape, etc. goods. At its destination the loaded assembly, usually along with other loaded assemblies, becomes the display package for the different size, shape, etc. goods. The method of the invention utilizes a lap-top computer working with a mainframe by which the order is placed and immediately gives pricing information. In the case of a custom or tailored order of different numbers of various sizes of goods, the computer is able to indicate whether the order will make up a complete shipment of packing assemblies, with the correct number of prefilled modules to fill the trays with none left over.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1994
    Assignee: Duracell Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Calcerano, Joseph T. Ricci
  • Expandable display rack frame
    Patent number: 4655352
    Abstract: An expandable and contractible frame, for a display rack, which comprises moveable telescoping sides and an extendible top valance which are placed against and supported by an existing display such as a perforated board and a base such as a store gondola. The frame can be adjusted for the most advantageous display of merchandise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1987
    Assignee: Duracell Inc.
    Inventors: Androus D. Noyes, Joseph T. Ricci
  • Display stand
    Patent number: D294207
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1988
    Inventors: Androus D. Noyes, Joseph T. Ricci
  • Display rack
    Patent number: D294208
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1988
    Inventors: Androus D. Noyes, Joseph T. Ricci
  • Expandable display rack frame
    Patent number: D296392
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1988
    Assignee: Duracell Inc.
    Inventors: Androus D. Noyes, Joseph T. Ricci
  • Display stand for articles
    Patent number: D423253
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: Duracell Inc.
    Inventors: Karen T. Conrad, John A Jepsen, Jr., Joseph T. Ricci, Christopher J. DeMarco