Patents by Inventor Paul J. Zimbone

Paul J. Zimbone 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).

  • Shellfish cracking device
    Patent number: 7112129
    Abstract: A shellfish cracking device for cracking shellfish such as lobster and crabs is provided. The shellfish cracking device includes a first cracking member having a first handle portion, middle portion, and blade portion; and a second cracking member having a second handle portion, middle portion, and blade portion. The first blade portion has a substantially concaved surface, and the second blade portion has a substantially rounded surface which engage each other to crack the shell. The second blade portion has a substantially linear, tapered cutting edge for cracking the shell forcefully and cleanly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Inventors: Paul J. Zimbone, Tamsin Zimbone Hewes
  • Encapsulated spring assembly for reclining furniture
    Patent number: 4874154
    Abstract: An improved spring with a compression-type, helical spring in which a dowel member is inserted is disclosed. The dowel member can be a solid metal dowel having a length approximately equal to the length of the spring when fully compressed and having a diameter equal to the internal diameter of the spring. The compression-type, helical spring is preferably an encapsulated spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1989
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventor: Paul J. Zimbone