Patents by Inventor Michael Pingitore

Michael Pingitore 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).

  • Publication number: 20190275664
    Abstract: A magnetic tool organizing system for storing large tools and garden tools in the garage. The system includes a metal sheet mounted to a wall and adjustable magnetic tool strap unit that attaches to the metal sheet for holding tools. The tool strap unit includes a magnet attached to a backing sheet with a strap for securing tools. The tool strap unit is magnetically attached to the metal sheet on wall in any position desired by the user, thereby creating a maximally efficient use of wall space for storage of tools. Bin and hook units magnetically attached to the metal sheet may also be used. The metal sheet increases space for tool storage, and provides a blank canvas for tool storage locations and orientations. Adjustable tool strap units can be secured to a variety of tools and garage items to be attached and stored on the walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventor: Michael Pingitore
  • Patent number: 9744501
    Abstract: A decorative humidifier is provided that utilizes the structural features of common houseplants in a new and advantageous ways by providing stalks or stems to form hollow water vapor conduits for humidifying vapor. A planter conceals a water source for the humidifier. Flowers at the end of the stems may serve as water vapor exits. Particular plants may be chosen for advantageous features, such as long and numerous stems and flowers that may serve as an inconspicuous vapor exits. A drying unit may be connected to the vapor tube in order to force dry air through vapor channels to prevent growth of microbes and accumulation of deposits. The natural features of a chosen plant are utilized to create a synergy between aesthetics and function in a decorative humidifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Pingitore
  • Publication number: 20120302153
    Abstract: There is provided a system and method of ventilating an attic of a building. The attic ventilation system comprises at least one lower turbine located at a low point of the attic, and at least one upper turbine located at a high point of the attic, wherein the turbines are each configured to receive power to enhance air flow in the attic being ventilated, and to generate power from the air flow in the attic when not receiving power. The system further comprises at least one power source to generate power to be transmitted to the turbines. The system may further comprise at least one battery to store power generated by at least the turbines and power source. The system may further comprise at least one controller configured to control the sequence of operation of at least the turbines, the power source, and the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventors: Christopher P. Macioch, Frank C. Pingitore, Michael Pingitore, Ronald S. Nash