Patents by Inventor Nick Stanca
Nick Stanca 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).
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Publication number: 20220183481Abstract: A merchandise display for displaying, refrigerating, and dispensing containers of a frozen product along an aisle may include a) a lower shelf and b) an upper shelf disposed above the lower shelf along a longitudinal axis of the merchandise display, c) a support portion operably coupled to the lower shelf and the upper shelf to form an assembly, radial extent of the assembly from the longitudinal axis forming a radial envelope of the merchandise display, and d) at least one refrigerating appliance configured to keep the frozen product frozen, disposed on the lower shelf or the upper shelf, and including a door configured to be moved between opened and closed positions to expose and close, respectively, the refrigerating chamber remaining within the radial envelope of the merchandise display.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2020Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventors: Bill Nottingham, Bill Rabbitt, Lindsey Tufts, Nick Stanca, Henry Izzo, Carter Calico
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Publication number: 20200008549Abstract: A hair styling apparatus includes a top arm and a bottom arm each having a handle end and a tip end opposite the handle end. The top arm and the bottom arm are rotatably connected at the handle ends for relative movement from an open position to a closed position. The apparatus also includes a top plate disposed on the top arm adjacent the top arm's tip end and having a top main surface, and a bottom plate disposed on the bottom arm adjacent the bottom arm's tip end and having a bottom main surface that, in the closed position, contacts the top main surface, the top main surface and the bottom main surface complementarily curve as they extend away from the handle end towards the tip end.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: James E Barber, Nick Stanca, Jim Szpak, Jason Tilk
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Patent number: 10161086Abstract: An illuminated paver comprises a body including a top part having a decorative outer surface and a separate bottom part attached to the top part. The body houses a light source to be electrically connected to an associated external power source. An inner surface of at least one of the top part and the bottom part includes a plurality of strengthening ribs extending between the top and bottom parts of the body. The strengthening ribs are configured to reflect light emitted from the light source so as to randomly disperse light passing through the decorative outer surface. An electrical cord wrap is provided on an outer surface the bottom part and includes a plurality of cord receiving recesses.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2016Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Alpha International, Inc.Inventors: Carolyn Marie McNeeley, Nick Stanca, James Edward Szpak, Gary R. Stephan, Rich Klink, Alex Velet
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Publication number: 20180087225Abstract: An illuminated paver comprises a body including a top part having a decorative outer surface and a separate bottom part attached to the top part. The body houses a light source to be electrically connected to an associated external power source. An inner surface of at least one of the top part and the bottom part includes a plurality of strengthening ribs extending between the top and bottom parts of the body. The strengthening ribs are configured to reflect light emitted from the light source so as to randomly disperse light passing through the decorative outer surface. An electrical cord wrap is provided on an outer surface the bottom part and includes a plurality of cord receiving recesses.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2016Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Carolyn Marie McNeeley, Nick Stanca, James Edward Szpak, Gary R. Stephan, Rich Klink, Alex Velet
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Patent number: 9198468Abstract: A support component for attachment to a lower edge of a bra, having a generally U-shaped molded body defined in an x-direction, a y-direction perpendicular to the x-direction, and a z-direction perpendicular to both the x-direction and the y-direction, the body being bisected in part by an x-y plane, a lower curved portion of the body extending generally in the x-direction within the x-y plane, a first upper side portion of the body extending from a first end of the lower curved portion in both the y-direction and the z-direction and fully crossing to a first side of the x-y plane, and a second upper side portion of the body extending from a second, opposite end of the lower curved portion in both the y-direction and the z-direction and fully crossing to a second, opposite side of the x-y plane.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2013Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Victoria's Secret Stores Brand Management, Inc.Inventors: Carolyn M. McNeeley, Patrick Brown, Nick Stanca
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Publication number: 20140227943Abstract: A support component for attachment to a lower edge of a bra, having a generally U-shaped molded body defined in an x-direction, a y-direction perpendicular to the x-direction, and a z-direction perpendicular to both the x-direction and the y-direction, the body being bisected in part by an x-y plane, a lower curved portion of the body extending generally in the x-direction within the x-y plane, a first upper side portion of the body extending from a first end of the lower curved portion in both the y-direction and the z-direction and fully crossing to a first side of the x-y plane, and a second upper side portion of the body extending from a second, opposite end of the lower curved portion in both the y-direction and the z-direction and fully crossing to a second, opposite side of the x-y plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2013Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: VICTORIA'S SECRET STORES BRAND MANAGEMENT, INC.Inventors: Carolyn M. McNeeley, Patrick Brown, Nick Stanca
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Patent number: 8418936Abstract: A sprayer and a releasable bottle are provided. The sprayer includes a main housing having a pump and a nozzle coupled in a material flow path. The housing further includes a bottle receptacle and a bottle adapter, which is fluidically coupled to the material flow path and has a lower, sealing surface and a lower fitting. An adapter spring applies a downward displacement force to the bottle adapter. The bottle is insertable into the bottle receptacle through an opening in the receptacle and has a top, which engages the lower sealing surface when inserted fully into the receptacle. The bottle includes a tube adapter that mates with the lower fitting and is coupled to a tube carried within the bottle. A latch retains the bottle in the receptacle in a latched state and releases the bottle from the receptacle in a released state.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2010Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Global Opportunities Investment Group, LLCInventors: Todd R. Schaeffer, Craig Saunders, Jeffrey Kalman, Nick Stanca
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Publication number: 20110266367Abstract: A sprayer and a releasable bottle are provided. The sprayer includes a main housing having a pump and a nozzle coupled in a material flow path. The housing further includes a bottle receptacle and a bottle adapter, which is fluidically coupled to the material flow path and has a lower, sealing surface and a lower fitting. An adapter spring applies a downward displacement force to the bottle adapter. The bottle is insertable into the bottle receptacle through an opening in the receptacle and has a top, which engages the lower sealing surface when inserted fully into the receptacle. The bottle includes a tube adapter that mates with the lower fitting and is coupled to a tube carried within the bottle. A latch retains the bottle in the receptacle in a latched state and releases the bottle from the receptacle in a released state.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2010Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES INVESTMENT GROUP, LLCInventors: Todd R. Schaeffer, Craig Saunders, Jeffrey Kalman, Nick Stanca
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Publication number: 20080078468Abstract: A system and method for filling a collapsible container are provided. Such a collapsible container may be made of a relatively rigid portion and a collapsible portion, with the collapsible portion having a collapsed condition and an expanded condition. An obstruction maintains the collapsible portion in the collapsed condition while the container is filled with contents. The obstruction may remain in place until the container is capped and sealed with the contents stored inside the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Applicant: International Packaging Solutions LLCInventors: John Nottingham, John Spirk, Nick Stanca, Jeff Kalman
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Publication number: 20070204810Abstract: An animal collar assembly including a wireless receiver and a collar. The wireless receiver having a pair of first attachment features. The collar having a pair of ends, each end having a second attachment feature, each second attachment feature coupled with a corresponding first attachment feature and maintaining the corresponding collar end at a fixed orientation relative to the wireless receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: John Nottingham, Nick Stanca, Craig Saunders, Duane Gerig
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Publication number: 20060273092Abstract: An assembly for facilitating the use of paint applicator accessories in connection with a plastic container is provided. The assembly includes a nozzle device housed within a container lid and having a suction line, which extends into the paint container. The assembly also includes one or more vent holes. The assembly can be used to supply paint to a paint applicator device by attaching an intake conduit of the paint applicator to the nozzle device. As paint is siphoned out of the container by the applicator devices the vent holes allow air to flow into the container to replace the volume of withdrawn paint.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2006Publication date: December 7, 2006Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANYInventors: John Nottingham, John Spirk, Dale Panasewicz, Robert Iredell, Nick Stanca
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Publication number: 20060266304Abstract: An animal collar assembly including a wireless receiver and a collar. The wireless receiver having a pair of first attachment features. The collar having a pair of ends, each end having a second attachment feature, each second attachment feature coupled with a corresponding first attachment feature and maintaining the corresponding collar end at a fixed orientation relative to the wireless receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2006Publication date: November 30, 2006Inventors: John Nottingham, Nick Stanca, Craig Saunders, Duane Gerig
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Publication number: 20060191494Abstract: An animal collar assembly including a wireless receiver and a collar. The wireless receiver having a pair of first attachment features. The collar having a pair of ends, each end having a second attachment feature, each second attachment feature coupled with a corresponding first attachment feature and maintaining the corresponding collar end at a fixed orientation relative to the wireless receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2005Publication date: August 31, 2006Inventors: John Nottingham, Nick Stanca, Craig Saunders, Duane Gerig
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Publication number: 20060191491Abstract: An animal collar assembly including a wireless receiver, at least one strap and a connection assembly. The at least one strap includes a first end and a second end, and is connected to the wireless receiver. The connection assembly includes an adjustable constraint and a quick release device. The adjustable constraint is adjustably connected between the first end and the second end of the at least one strap. The quick release device is attached proximate to the second end. The quick release device being releasably connectable to the adjustable constraint.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2006Publication date: August 31, 2006Inventors: John Nottingham, Nick Stanca, Craig Saunders, Duane Gerig
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Publication number: 20060131347Abstract: A plastic container and lid assembly for storing liquid coating materials including a container and a lid. The container has a body with a bottom wall, at least four sidewalls and a neck. The neck defines a wide mouth opening and including threads for receiving mating threads on the lid. The lid also has a plurality of lugs, preferably two lugs, extending radially from the lid and terminating at or before the lugs extend beyond the container sidewalls when the lid is in sealed engagement with the container. The body also has an integral handle for lifting the container and the container neck supports a bail-type handle also for lifting said container. The integral handle and bail-type handles do not extend beyond the container sidewall. The container and lid assembly having an effective packing footprint and an effective packing volume which substantially conforms to the effective packing footprint and the effective packing volume of a conventional metal paint can.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2005Publication date: June 22, 2006Inventors: John Nottingham, John Spirk, Dale Panasewicz, Nick Stanca, Robert Iredell, Dennis Futo
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Publication number: 20060118509Abstract: A semi-collapsible container has a hollow body with support and collapsible portions, and can be maintained in a collapsed or an expanded condition. The container is useful for storing liquid, and is especially adapted in its collapsed condition for storing relatively small volumes of concentrated liquid, powders or the like, and in its expanded condition for containing larger volumes of liquid. Via a dispenser in the container, a closure assembly is coupled to the container for securing the contents thereof from leakage.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2005Publication date: June 8, 2006Applicant: Consumer Innovation Partners, LPInventors: John Nottingham, John Spirk, Nick Stanca, Jeff Kalman
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Publication number: 20060027587Abstract: A plastic container and lid assembly for storing liquid coating materials including a container and a lid. The container has a body with a bottom wall, at least four sidewalls and a neck. The neck defines a wide mouth opening and including threads for receiving mating threads on the lid. The lid also has a plurality of lugs, preferably two lugs, extending radially from the lid and terminating at or before the lugs extend beyond the container sidewalls when the lid is in sealed engagement with the container. The body also has an integral handle for lifting the container and the container neck supports a bail-type handle also for lifting said container. The integral handle and bail-type handles do not extend beyond the container sidewall. The container and lid assembly having an effective packing footprint and an effective packing volume which substantially conforms to the effective packing footprint and the effective packing volume of a conventional metal paint can.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2005Publication date: February 9, 2006Inventors: John Nottingham, John Spirk, Dale Panasewicz, Nick Stanca, Robert Iredell, Dennis Futo
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Patent number: D669364Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Global Oppurtunities Investment Group, LLCInventors: Todd R. Schaeffer, Jeffrey Kalman, Nick Stanca, Craig Saunders, Lindsey Tufts, Jr.
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Patent number: D971276Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2019Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Mars, IncorporatedInventors: Bill Nottingham, Lindsey Tufts, Nick Stanca, Virginia Ice Stewart, Carter Calico, Henry Izzo, William Frazer
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Patent number: D993287Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Mars, IncorporatedInventors: John William Nottingham, Lindsey Tufts, Nick Stanca, Virginia Ice Stewart, Carter Calico, Henry Izzo, William Frazer