Patents by Inventor Phillip J. Fricano

Phillip J. Fricano 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: 20020100408
    Abstract: A traffic control signal is provided for an intersection at which a first street and a second street meet. The streets are nearly parallel. The sign is for motorists on the first street. The sign is shaped to prevent a motorist on the second street from inadvertently reading the sign.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventor: Phillip J. Fricano
  • Patent number: 6234946
    Abstract: A method for producing grips cuts a strip of material to form at least two columns of grips. Each column includes a plurality of grips end-to-end. Each grip formed in the strip of material is of equal shape and dimension. The sides of each grip are shaped such that the edge of one column can be nested with and coincide with the edge of another column to permit both edges to be cut simultaneously without producing any wasted material between the edges. Each grip includes lines of weakening, includes at least one point with a pair of sides, and includes a pair of edges which are adjacent the sides of the point. When each grip is folded along the lined of weakening, the pair of edges adjacent the point separate and expose the point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Inventor: Phillip J. Fricano
  • Patent number: 5685258
    Abstract: An animal seat is shaped and dimensioned to facilitate the removable securing of the animal seat in position on an existing seat in an automobile or other vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Inventor: Phillip J. Fricano
  • Patent number: 4676500
    Abstract: A disguise apparatus simulating extendable human fangs when worn in the human mouth. The apparatus has a first fang, a second fang and a connecting member. The connecting member has a first end portion, a second end portion, and an intermediate portion. The apparatus also has a first roller member and a second roller member. The first fang is attached to the first end portion of the connecting member and the second fang is attached to the second end portion of the connecting member. The first roller member and the second roller member are attached to the intermediate portion of the connecting member. The first end portion of the connecting member and the second end portion of the connecting members are adapted to reside primarily along the upper dental arch of the human mouth. The intermediate portion of the connecting member is adapted to reside primarily below the human tongue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1987
    Inventor: Phillip J. Fricano
  • Patent number: 4210240
    Abstract: A two-walled carton for packaging an article. The carton has a front wall and an opposed rear wall joined together along their side edges to form a hollow enclosure of substantially elliptical cross section for receiving the article. The front wall of the carton has an end flap recessed from each end thereof. The end flaps close off the open ends of the carton when the end flaps are folded in a lateral direction substantially at right angles to the front wall. The end flaps extend toward and into engagement with the rear wall. The carton may be provided with an article supporting insert mounted within the container enclosure with the base panel of the insert in engagement with the rear wall. The base panel of the insert is further provided with hinged end panels at each end thereof. The end panels, when folded, extend in the opposite direction from the end flaps; that is, substantially at right angles to the base panel and toward the front wall of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1980
    Assignee: The Quaker Oats Company
    Inventor: Phillip J. Fricano