Patents by Inventor Richard L. Pedracine

Richard L. Pedracine 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).

  • Patent number: 6039185
    Abstract: A thin flexible sheet of PETG or similar plastic has a disk shaped body with a number of radially protruding petals. The outer perimeter of one side of the inserter is coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive. A hearing aid battery with its connected selectively-gas-permeable tab is adhered to each of the inserter petals. Each petal has a small through hole positioned in alignment with the vent hole on the battery, which permits exchange of gases through the semipermeable tab. A battery is inserted into a hearing aid while attached to the inserter by gripping the inserter between the thumb and forefinger, and positioning the battery into an adjacent hearing aid battery compartment and then separated from the inserter by a sliding or wiping motion. The inserter is retained in a container fixed by removable side strips to a backing card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Assignee: Rayovac Corporation
    Inventors: Richard L. Pedracine, Robert M. Michalsen
  • Patent number: 5048677
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a package for a flashlight or similar consumer product that permits a consumer to touch and feel the flashlight without removing it from its secure position within the package. The package comprises a cardboard box arranged in the shape of a "C". The box comprises first and second arms that extend parallel from one side of a support structure to define a display volume between the horizontal arms of the "C". First and second holders are embedded in the first and second arms, respectively, to face each other and hold the flashlight in place. The product is held in the display volume by securing its respective ends to the holders. The package, comprising at least the support structure, the arms and the holders, permits a consumer sufficient access to the product to use his tactile senses to access the product without having to first open the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1991
    Assignee: Rayovac Corporation
    Inventor: Richard L. Pedracine
  • Patent number: D413803
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: Rayovac Corporaion
    Inventors: Gerald A. Albright, Robert C. Gaffney, Richard L. Pedracine, Ross Mack, Ron Hellenbrand
  • Patent number: D419870
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Assignee: Rayovac Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald A. Albright, Robert C. Gaffney, Richard L. Pedracine, Ross Mack, Ron Hellenbrand
  • Patent number: D424933
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: Rayovac Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald A. Albright, Robert C. Gaffney, Richard L. Pedracine, Ross Mack, Ron Hellenbrand