Patents by Inventor Raphael A. Adinolfi

Raphael A. Adinolfi 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).

  • Sanitary equipment handler having magnetically held, detachable handle
    Patent number: 5159739
    Abstract: A device to allow health practitioners' cabinet drawers to be opened and operating lights and other movable operating equipment to be repositioned as he works, without the need to grasp, and thereby contaminate, the existing handles. The device comprises magnet devices attached to the drawers and equipment and a hand-held sterilizable element for contacting the attached magnet devices and moving the drawers and equipment, thus allowing for one easily washable and sterilizable handle to be used for any individual patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1992
    Inventor: Raphael A. Adinolfi
  • Non-contaminating handler
    Patent number: 5152031
    Abstract: A device to allow health practitioners' cabinet drawers to be opened and operating lights and other moveable operating equipment to be repositioned as he works, without the need to grasp, and thereby contaminate, their handles. The device comprises magnet devices attached to the drawers and equipment and a wristband containing a piece of soft iron for contacting the attached magnet devices and moving the drawers and equipment without using the fingers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1992
    Inventor: Raphael A. Adinolfi