Patents by Inventor Lawrence A. Matteucci

Lawrence A. Matteucci 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).

  • Inflatable balloon distress signal device
    Patent number: 5007367
    Abstract: A helium balloon is attached to, and in communication with a helium bottle and has attached thereto four guide lines so that selected lines can be pulled as needed to guide the balloon through clearings in overhead foliage. When not in use the lines are wound on a spindle to be packed with the deflated balloon. The spindle carries an arrowhead to be extended from one end thereof and driven into the ground to anchor the guide lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1991
    Inventors: Lawrence A. Matteucci, Shirley J. Rager, Ambrose P. Maher