Patents by Inventor Michael Colombo

Michael Colombo 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: 6497393
    Abstract: A universal cell phone security band for displaying cell phones of various sizes includes a band that is placed around the phone. The band has a first end and a second end with notches extending from its edges. The band's second end is received in an adjustable slide at a slot including a wide portion configured to receive the notched second end and a narrow portion configured to receive the portions of the band between the notches. The adjustable slide also has an opening that is configured to receive a threaded connector that is disposed on the band's first end. The opening and the threaded connector are secured with a security-type fastener having a recess that requires the use of a tool other than a traditional flathead or Phillips head screwdriver to rotate the security fastener. A cable can secure the universal security band to a display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: Frank Mayer & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: John Crosslen, Michael Colombo, Alan McGivern
  • Patent number: 4185175
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a cushioned extension for a telephone earpiece has bodies connectable to the male threads on a standard telephone handpiece. In a second embodiment the cushioned extension partially surrounds the handle portion of the handpiece and is anchored thereto by plates overlying the inner portion of the handpiece handle. A cushioned extension for the earpiece of a telephone handset has upper portions which extend outward from the earpiece and which terminate outwardly in a radially extending flap arcuate rim. A cushion having two similar arcuate parts is connected to the outward extension of the body and to the rim in each embodiment. A first part of the cushion overlies the rim for contacting the head of a user in an area surrounding an upper part of the pinna of an ear. The inner cushion part fits within the body extension for resting softly against an earlobe of the user without pressing the earlobe against the user's skull.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1980
    Inventors: Dennis K. Kondo, Michael Colombo