Patents by Inventor Keith Cedro

Keith Cedro 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: 11142930
    Abstract: An earring security display hanger includes a body member, first and second arms, and first and second closure members connected to the body member via the first and second arms. Each of the first and second closure members has a top wall and a side wall extending between the top wall and an open end such that a recess is formed therebetween. A closure member aperture is defined on the top wall of each of the closure members, and a plurality of first closure apertures and a plurality of second closure apertures are defined on the sidewall of the first and second closure members, respectively. A plurality of first closure hooks and a plurality of second closure hooks are formed from the body member and are configured to engage with the plurality of first closure apertures and the plurality of second closure apertures, respectively, to provide a locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: B&G Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Strassburger, Keith Cedro, Michael Norman
  • Patent number: 10631669
    Abstract: A necklace security display hanger includes a body member, a closure member, and a base member. A body member has an upper body portion and a lower body portion wherein the lower body portion includes a plurality of locking parts and a first claw having a first claw opening at a distal end. A closure member has an upper closure portion, a lower closure portion, and an offset between the upper and lower closure portions wherein the lower closure portion includes a plurality of locking apertures and a second claw having a second claw opening at a distal end. When the plurality of locking parts are engaged with the plurality of locking apertures, tips of the second claw are positioned immediately next to tips of the first claw such that an enclosed hole is defined by the first and second claw openings of the first and second claws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: B&G Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Strassburger, Keith Cedro, Michael Norman
  • Publication number: 20190239658
    Abstract: A necklace security display hanger includes a body member, a closure member, and a base member. A body member has an upper body portion and a lower body portion wherein the lower body portion includes a plurality of locking parts and a first claw having a first claw opening at a distal end. A closure member has an upper closure portion, a lower closure portion, and an offset between the upper and lower closure portions wherein the lower closure portion includes a plurality of locking apertures and a second claw having a second claw opening at a distal end. When the plurality of locking parts are engaged with the plurality of locking apertures, tips of the second claw are positioned immediately next to tips of the first claw such that an enclosed hole is defined by the first and second claw openings of the first and second claws.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Applicant: B&G Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Strassburger, Keith Cedro, Michael Norman
  • Publication number: 20190242159
    Abstract: An earring security display hanger includes a body member, first and second arms, and first and second closure members connected to the body member via the first and second arms. Each of the first and second closure members has a top wall and a side wall extending between the top wall and an open end such that a recess is formed therebetween. A closure member aperture is defined on the top wall of each of the closure members, and a plurality of first closure apertures and a plurality of second closure apertures are defined on the sidewall of the first and second closure members, respectively. A plurality of first closure hooks and a plurality of second closure hooks are formed from the body member and are configured to engage with the plurality of first closure apertures and the plurality of second closure apertures, respectively, to provide a locking mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Applicant: B&G Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Strassburger, Keith Cedro, Michael Norman
  • Patent number: 10066421
    Abstract: A footwear security display hanger includes a generally flat body member, first and second hooks integrally connected to the body member, and first and second locking arms connected to the first and second hooks, respectively. The first and second hooks have a first open-ended hook cavity and a second open-ended hook cavity, respectively, for receiving a portion of footwear. The first and second locking arms are movable to overlie the first and second open-ended hook cavities and lock the first and second hooks to close the first and second open-ended hook cavities to prevent the footwear from being removed from the first and second hooks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: B&G PLASTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Jacob Strassburger, Michael Norman, Keith Cedro
  • Publication number: 20180087293
    Abstract: A footwear security display hanger includes a generally flat body member, first and second hooks integrally connected to the body member, and first and second locking arms connected to the first and second hooks, respectively. The first and second hooks have a first open-ended hook cavity and a second open-ended hook cavity, respectively, for receiving a portion of footwear. The first and second locking arms are movable to overlie the first and second open-ended hook cavities and lock the first and second hooks to close the first and second open-ended hook cavities to prevent the footwear from being removed from the first and second hooks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Jacob Strassburger, Michael Norman, Keith Cedro
  • Patent number: 8651344
    Abstract: A flip-flop hanger having an elongated body, a hook, an attachment device, an attachment aperture and two disc-shaped sections. The attachment device is disposed near the second end of the elongated body and the attachment aperture is located in the mid-section of the elongated body. The disc-shaped sections are disposed between the attachment device and the attachment aperture. Each disc-shaped section has an outer perimetrical edge, a central opening and a slot that extends between the central opening and the outer perimetrical edge. The central openings in the disc-shaped sections attach to the flip-flop straps between the bottom of the soles and the retaining devices. After the flip-flops are attached, the body is folded and the attachment device engages the attachment aperture. The flip-flop hanger can then be affixed to a rack or merchandise display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: B&G Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Norman, Keith Cedro, Jake Strassburger
  • Publication number: 20120061336
    Abstract: A flip-flop hanger having an elongated body, a hook, an attachment device, an attachment aperture and two disc-shaped sections. The attachment device is disposed near the second end of the elongated body and the attachment aperture is located in the mid-section of the elongated body. The disc-shaped sections are disposed between the attachment device and the attachment aperture. Each disc-shaped section has an outer perimetrical edge, a central opening and a slot that extends between the central opening and the outer perimetrical edge. The central openings in the disc-shaped sections attach to the flip-flop straps between the bottom of the soles and the retaining devices. After the flip-flops are attached, the body is folded and the attachment device engages the attachment aperture. The flip-flop hanger can then be affixed to a rack or merchandise display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventors: Michael Norman, Keith Cedro, Jake Strassburger
  • Patent number: 5060933
    Abstract: A wrist stick combination unit exercise device is provided and includes an elongated bar having an annular flange on one end and a middle transverse aperture therethrough, a length of rope, a hanging weight, a plurality of different weight size disc weights and a pair of collar clamps. Many strengthening exercises for developing different muscles in the arms can be accomplished by a person using the various above components in a variety of combinations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Inventor: Keith Cedro
  • Patent number: D711658
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Christine A. Pelton, Jake Strassburger, Keith Cedro