Patents by Inventor Robert A. Vito

Robert A. Vito 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).

  • Vibration dampening material and method of making same
    Patent number: 7171697
    Abstract: A panel formed by a reinforced elastomer material that regulates and dissipates vibration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Sting Free Company
    Inventors: Robert A. Vito, Carmen N. DiMario, Thomas Falone
  • Vibration dampening material and method of making same
    Patent number: 7150113
    Abstract: An insert for a shoe formed by a reinforced elastomer material that regulates and dissipates vibration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: Sting Free Technologies Company
    Inventors: Robert A. Vito, Carmen N. DiMario, Thomas Falone
  • Vibration dampening material and method of making same
    Publication number: 20060168710
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a material adapted to reduce vibration and, more specifically, to a material adapted to dissipate and evenly distribute transmitted vibrations. The material is particularly suited for impact and/or heavy load vibration resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: Sting Free Company
    Inventors: Robert Vito, Carmen DiMario, Thomas Falone
  • Vibration dampening material and method of making same
    Publication number: 20060157901
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a material adapted to reduce vibration and, more specifically, to a material adapted to dissipate and evenly distribute transmitted vibrations. The material is particularly suited for impact and/or heavy load vibration resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Applicant: Sting Free Company
    Inventors: Robert Vito, Carmen DiMario, Thomas Falone
  • Shoe insert formed of reinforced elastomer for regulating and dampening vibration
    Patent number: 6944974
    Abstract: An article of athletic clothing is provided with at least one sting reducing multilayer laminate pad. Preferably the laminate pad comprises an inner layer made of vibration damping material such as an elastomeric material and preferably silicone gel. The pad also includes a layer of force dissipating stiffening material as an intermediate layer located outwardly of the inner layer of vibration damping material. The pad also includes an outermost cover layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Sting Free Company
    Inventors: Thomas Falone, Carmen Dimario, Robert A. Vito
  • Vibration dampening material
    Patent number: 6942586
    Abstract: A vibration absorbing material preferably includes a first elastomeric layer of vibration absorbing material which is substantially free of voids therein. A second layer including a hight tensile fibrous material and that is disposed on the first elastomeric layer. The high tensile strength fibrous material distributes vibration to facilitate vibration dampening. A third elastomeric layer is disposed on the second elastomeric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Sting Free Technologies Company
    Inventors: Thomas Falone, Carmen DiMario, Robert A. Vito
  • Vibration dampening material
    Patent number: 6935973
    Abstract: A vibration absorbing material preferably includes a first elastomeric layer of vibration absorbing material which is substantially free of voids therein. A second elastomeric layer includes an aramid material therein and is disposed on the first elastomeric layer. The amramid material distributes vibration to facilitate vibration dampening. A third elastomeric layer is disposed on the second elastomeric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Sting Free Company
    Inventors: Thomas Falone, Carmen DiMario, Robert A. Vito
  • Vibration dampening material and method of making same
    Publication number: 20050144808
    Abstract: A panel formed by a reinforced elastomer material that regulates and dissipates vibration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Vito, Carmen DiMario, Thomas Falone
  • Vibration dampening material and method of making same
    Publication number: 20050144698
    Abstract: A panel formed by a reinforced elastomer material that regulates and dissipates vibration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Vito, Carmen DiMario, Thomas Falone
  • Vibration dampening material and method of making same
    Publication number: 20050142967
    Abstract: A material adapted to regulate vibration by distributing and partially dissipating vibration exerted thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2004
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Vito, Carmen DiMario, Thomas Falone
  • Vibration dampening material and method of making same
    Publication number: 20050137514
    Abstract: Multiple embodiments of vibration dampening material are disclosed herein that preferably provide for a controlled stretch of the material while dampening vibration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2004
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Vito, Carmen DiMario, Thomas Falone
  • Vibration dampening material and method of making same
    Publication number: 20050137038
    Abstract: A material adapted to regulate vibration by distributing and partially dissipating vibration exerted thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2004
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Vito, Carmen DiMario, Thomas Falone
  • Vibration dampening material and method of making same
    Publication number: 20050137025
    Abstract: A material adapted to regulate vibration by distributing and partially dissipating vibration exerted thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2004
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Vito, Carmen DiMario, Thomas Falone
  • Athletic clothing with sting reduction padding
    Publication number: 20050114985
    Abstract: An article of athletic clothing is provided with at least one sting reducing multilayer laminate pad. Preferably the laminate pad comprises an inner layer made of vibration damping material such as an elastomeric material and preferably silicone gel. The pad also includes a layer of force dissipating stiffening material as an intermediate layer located outwardly of the inner layer of vibration damping material. The pad also includes an outermost cover layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Applicant: Sting Free Company
    Inventors: Thomas Falone, Carmen DiMario, Robert Vito
  • Security chain
    Patent number: 6895738
    Abstract: A security chain including a plurality of links interconnected. Each link includes a central member having first and second ends. The central member is formed by a hollow elongated tube with openings at the first and second ends. The hollow elongated tube has a generally circular cross section. First and second connector members are each welded across a separate one of the openings providing a high strength security chain suitable for anti-theft applications. Additional types of security chains are disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Inventor: Robert A. Vito
  • Vibration dampening grip
    Patent number: 6893366
    Abstract: A vibration absorbing grip including a grip body formed by a multi-layer material. The material preferably includes a first elastomeric layer of vibration absorbing material which is substantially free of voids therein. A second elastomeric layer which includes an aramid material therein and is disposed on the first elastomeric layer. The amramid material distributes vibration to facilitate vibration dampening. A third elastomeric layer is disposed on the second elastomeric layer and is adapted to be gripped by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Inventors: Thomas Falone, Carmen DiMario, Robert A. Vito
  • Athletic clothing with sting reduction padding
    Patent number: 6880269
    Abstract: An article of athletic clothing is provided with at least one sting reducing multilayer laminate pad. Preferably the laminate pad comprises an inner layer made of vibration damping material such as an elastomeric material and preferably silicone gel. The pad also includes a layer of force dissipating stiffening material as an intermediate layer located outwardly of the inner layer of vibration damping material. The pad also includes an outermost cover layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Sting Free Company
    Inventors: Thomas Falone, Carmen Dimario, Robert A. Vito
  • Insert for footwear
    Patent number: D512554
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Sting Free Technologies Company
    Inventors: Robert A. Vito, Dana Smith
  • Anti-theft brake or clutch locking device
    Patent number: RE38951
    Abstract: A device for locking the a brake pedal and brake pedal shaft of a vehicle and preventing its theft comprising: , which includes a base member for a placement on the a floorboard of a the vehicle beneath a the brake pedal; a and break pedal shaft. A U-shaped housing extending extends downward and having has a first arm attached to the base and having a second shorter arm defining a gap an opening for receipt of a the brake pedal shaft, said space . The opening between the first and second arms defining defines a slot for receiving the brake pedal shaft and permitting its permits full extension of the brake pedal shaft upward through said shaft; and slot. A locking means mechanism is associated with the second first arm for locking the an underside of the pedal shaft within the slot such that the brake pedal cannot be depressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Unbreakable Company
    Inventor: Robert A. Vito
  • Anti-theft brake locking device
    Patent number: RE39248
    Abstract: A device for locking the a brake pedal and brake pedal shaft of a vehicle, and preventing its theft comprising: which includes a base member for a placement on the a floorboard of a the vehicle beneath a the brake pedal; and brake pedal shaft. a A U-shaped housing extending extends downward and having has a first arm attached to the base and having a second shorter arm defining a gap an opening for receipt of a the brake pedal shaft, said space . The opening between the first and second arms defining defines a slot for receiving the brake pedal shaft and permitting its permits full extension of the brake pedal shaft upward through said shaft; and slot. A locking means mechanism is associated with the second first arm for locking the an underside of the pedal shaft within the slot such that the brake pedal cannot be depressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Unbreakable Company
    Inventor: Robert A. Vito