Patents by Inventor Philip Tsappi

Philip Tsappi 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).

  • Support device
    Patent number: 6371432
    Abstract: A support device for supporting a substantially vertical pole comprises a two-part collar (1) defining a central passage (6) therethrough. The parts of the collar may be releasibly secured together, thereby allowing a collar to be fitted around a pole. The support device further comprises a plurality of legs (8, 9) adapted to support the collar above the lowermost ends of the legs and with the central passage thereof substantially vertical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Inventor: Philip Tsappi
  • Device for retaining supports for plants in a container
    Patent number: 6302368
    Abstract: A device for retaining different types of plant supports comprises a frame consisting of four members with ends that are releasably inserted into bores of a collar having a central passage and ends that are inserted into holes in container. The central passage on the collar receives the plant support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Inventor: Philip Tsappi
  • Support device for a pole
    Patent number: 6199818
    Abstract: A support device for supporting a substantially vertical pole within an open-topped receptacle comprising a substantially vertical open-topped tube secured to a first flat plate. The first flat plate is locatable within the receptacle, and a second flat plate is locatable outside the receptacle. The two plates are secured to one another by suitable securing means such that part of the receptacle is trapped therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2001
    Inventor: Philip Tsappi
  • Electronic invoicing and collection system and method with charity donations
    Patent number: 6052674
    Abstract: An electronic commerce invoicing and collection system (EICS) which provides the services of invoicing, automatic "past due" reminders in a real time recorded/registered format is described. Customers of a supplier are encouraged to pay invoices promptly via increased leverage of the supplier, public disclosure of a customer's payment behavior, and donations to charity. An integral part of this invention is accurate payment analysis statistics data that exceeds the detail and timeliness of present systems. The EICS provides a methodology to enable banks to minimize their risk when lending money and save on customer auditing fees. The system and method also provide for bank charges, bank interest payments, factoring charges, and charities to be subsidized by customers who pay their invoices late. The result of such a system and method is customer payment behavior modification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignees: Information Retrieval Consultants (Europe, Middle East, Africa ) Limited, Information Retrieval Consultants (Worldwide Holdings) Limited
    Inventors: Andronicos Zervides, Philip Tsappi