Patents by Inventor Nicholas W. Fiore

Nicholas W. Fiore 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 and apparatus for loosening a closure from a container
    Patent number: 6393947
    Abstract: Closed containers with safety caps having a push and twist opening system are loosened by compressing the container between the cap gripping means and the base of the apparatus described more fully herein, and rotating the base in a clockwise direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Inventors: Thomas P. Corcoran, Gregory J. Musso, Nicholas W. Fiore, Kunal K. Chawla
  • Process for opening a container with a push and twist cap and apparatus useful therefor
    Patent number: 6363816
    Abstract: Closed containers with safety caps having a push and twist opening system are opened by compressing the container between the cap gripping means and the base of the apparatus described more fully herein, rotating the base in a clockwise direction, discontinuing contact of the cap gripping means with the safety cap, and lifting the safety cap from the vessel portion of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Inventors: Thomas P. Corcoran, Gregory J. Musso, Nicholas W. Fiore, Kunal K. Chawla