Patents by Inventor Richard A. Messina

Richard A. Messina 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).

  • Aerosol dispensing system with on-board wiper dispenser
    Patent number: 6321937
    Abstract: An aerosol dispensing system includes an aerosol can and a wiper dispenser removably attached to the can. A cup containing absorbent material, such as a roll of toweletes, is snap fit to the bottom of the can. The cup may be removed to dispense wipers and replaced on the can for storage. The wiper dispenser may be refilled with a replacement roll of towelettes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Chase Products Company
    Inventors: Ronald F. DeSimone, Richard Messina, Charles L. Williams
  • Electrochemical cell having a non-aqueous electrolyte
    Patent number: 4690877
    Abstract: A cell operable at temperatures between 100.degree. C. and 200.degree. C. includes a non-aqueous electrolyte which comprises at least one solvent belonging to the class of aromatic or aliphatic linear sulfones. The negative active material of the cell may be lithium, for example, and its positive active material is selected from the group constituted by oxides, oxisalts, and sulfides. The electrolyte includes as a solvent, in particular, dimethylsulfone alone or mixed with other aromatic or aliphatic linear sulfones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1987
    Assignee: Saft, S.A.
    Inventors: Jean-Paul Gabano, Michel Broussely, Jean-Pierre Pereira-Ramos, Richard Messina, Jacques Perichon
  • Polyconjugated oxidation-reduction polymers, processes for the electro-chemical regeneration of
    Patent number: 4062745
    Abstract: The use of polyconjugated polymers having .pi.-electrons which are delocalized throughout the macromolecular chain as oxidation-reduction polymers is described. The apparatus for regenerating such oxidation-reduction polymers comprises a column, at least one working electrode, an auxiliary electrode, a reference electrode, a potentiostat and a porous wall which separates the auxiliary electrode from the working electrode. Also disclosed is the use of the polymers in the oxidation and reduction of organic and inorganic substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1977
    Assignee: Agence Nationale de Valorisation de la Recherche (ANVAR)
    Inventors: Rene Buvet, Roger Vallot, Richard Messina, Jacques Gal, Liang-Tse Yu
  • Cover for a musical instrument
    Patent number: 4000678
    Abstract: A cover for a musical instrument such as an electrical guitar or the like made up of a front cover member and a back cover member forming a front and a back for the cover of the instrument is disclosed. The front cover member and the back cover member are sewn together along one side of the instrument, and a zipper attached to the front cover member and the back cover member form a closure for the side opposite the seam. A recess is formed between the zipper and the seam for a first strap knob and a second recess is formed in the cover for a second strap knob. A control knob cover is provided for three control knobs familiar to those acquainted with electrical guitars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1977
    Inventor: Richard A. Messina