Patents by Inventor Richard S. Garganese

Richard S. Garganese 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: 5533802
    Abstract: An improved paint can accessory that permanently replaces an original paint can lid is provided. The accessory includes a main body with three apertures therein. The first aperture is circular and provides access by a siphon hose from paint spraying machines. A releasable plug closes the first aperture when not in use. A semicircular second aperture receives an insert having a pouring spout to permit controlled pouring of liquid contained in the container. A third aperture receives a mixing shaft which is connected to a mixing plate to mix liquid within the container. A handle facilitates actuation of the mixing shaft and, by its rotational position, ensures that the mixing plate is properly positioned. The accessory also completely covers the sealing groove of the paint can to prevent flow of liquid therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Inventor: Richard S. Garganese
  • Patent number: 5221002
    Abstract: A beverage container carrier is shown formed from a single piece of rigid plastic material having two rows of container receiving apertures extending between a hinge end and a latch end. Separations are formed in the walls between apertures in each row and in the latch end in alignment with each row. A latch is formed in the latch end for each row of apertures. The longitudinal side portions are adapted, in the unlatched condition, to spring away from the center spine to receive containers and to snap back into a latched position to grip containers placed in the apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1993
    Inventor: Richard S. Garganese
  • Patent number: 5215700
    Abstract: A method of molding a display card for jewelry which has a pair of posts protruding from at least the rear face thereof that serve as gripping members for pin formed jewelry articles. The posts have bores that are formed with a wide mouth for ease of insertion and the bore tapers to a small gripping portion to hold the jewelry pin. A decorative layer overlies the central area of the card and is frictionally held in place by the posts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1993
    Inventor: Richard S. Garganese
  • Patent number: 5197596
    Abstract: A display card for jewelry has at least one and preferably a pair of posts protruding from at least the rear face thereof that serve as gripping members for pin formed jewelry articles. The posts have bores that are formed with a wide mouth for ease of insertion and the bore tapers to a small gripping portion to hold the jewelry pin. A decorative layer preferably overlies the central area of the card. The decorative layer may in some versions be frictionally held in place by the posts. In another form, an integral compartment is formed on the card to store jewelry parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Inventor: Richard S. Garganese
  • Patent number: 5191172
    Abstract: Cable terminal protector, consisting of two generally rectangular main members joined at one end by an integral live hinge for movement from a face-to-face closed position to an open position, there being a central pocket formed in each main member for forming an enclosure. Cable channels are formed in the ends of the members to clamp a cable when the main members are in the closed position and means are provided for locking the main members in the closed position, while sealing surfaces surround the pockets and to cooperate, when the main members are in the closed position, to prevent foreign matter from entering the enclosure and to provide complete electrostatic encapsulation when a conductive material is used for the protector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1993
    Inventor: Richard S. Garganese
  • Patent number: 5078264
    Abstract: Apparatus for displaying ear rings for use with pierced ears, including a front panel on which an ear ring ornament appears and a locking panel located at the rear of the front panel for holding a clutch in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1992
    Inventor: Richard S. Garganese
  • Patent number: 4880117
    Abstract: A display card assembly includes first and second substantially flat cards having first and second apertures therein, respectively, and an elongated substantially flat retaining member which is dimensioned for receiving a ring-like ornamental article thereon. The cards are secured together in overlying relation with the apertures in substantially aligned relation and the retaining member is interposed between the cards so that it passes across the opening defined by the apertures. A ring-like ornamental article received on the portion of the retaining member passing across the opening defined by the apertures is retained on the retaining member so that it can be effectively displayed on the display card assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1989
    Inventor: Richard S. Garganese
  • Patent number: 4697705
    Abstract: A display device for jewelry articles in the form of a card has a plurality of compartments formed therein, one compartment containing the hardware for the jewelry article and the other compartment containing a resilient material. For decorative purposes, the face of the card that covers the open compartment is covered with a flock-like material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1987
    Inventor: Richard S. Garganese
  • Patent number: 4381158
    Abstract: A writing instrument is disclosed that includes an operating mechanism for propelling and retracting the writing point of the instrument through the use of depressible pads that are located in the barrel of the instrument adjacent to the lower end thereof for convenient access to the forefinger and thumb of the user of the instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1983
    Assignee: Dino L. Garganese
    Inventor: Richard S. Garganese
  • Patent number: 4335830
    Abstract: A collapsible solution container is disclosed having a flat rectangular bottom wall, a pair of side walls and a pair of end walls. The side walls and end walls are hingedly attached to the bottom wall and cooperate to define a container when positioned perpendicular to said bottom wall. A resilient band is extended along the outer surfaces of the side walls and the inner surfaces of the end walls, said band causing the container to be automatically erected from a flat collapsed position. A flexible waterproof sheet is adhered to the inner surfaces of the container and extends between the side walls and end walls to provide a waterproof interior for the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1982
    Assignee: Industrial Packaging Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Richard S. Garganese
  • Patent number: D269016
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1983
    Assignee: Dino L. Garganese
    Inventor: Richard S. Garganese
  • Patent number: D406755
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Inventor: Richard S. Garganese
  • Patent number: D406756
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Inventor: Richard S. Garganese