Patents by Inventor Robert M. Rubino

Robert M. Rubino 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: 5638249
    Abstract: An electrostatic support system for applying posters and the like in a removable fashion on wall surfaces using a thin film or foam layer of dielectric backing and a hand-held high voltage charger suitable for creating corona charged particles. The system and method provide a practical, simple and inexpensive manner of mounting displays which may be easily removed and repositioned without damage to the wall surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Inventors: Peter M. Rubino, Robert M. Rubino
  • Patent number: 5230303
    Abstract: A pet hair removal apparatus includes a support handle having an angulated support frame rotatably mounting an adhesive tube thereon removably mounted for replacement thereof. A modification of the invention includes the handle formed with an applicator spray structure to direct a fluid spray, to include flea spray, perfume, and the like onto an associated animal being groomed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Inventor: Robert M. Rubino
  • Patent number: 4992121
    Abstract: A method of adhering a relatively heavy sheet or three-dimensional object to a support surface using an electrostatically chargeable intermediate sheet, including providing a sheet which is capable of carrying a charge sufficient to support at least three ounces per square foot of intermediate sheet surface for at least one month and charging the sheet using a contaminant free buffer material selected from the group consisting of wool, natural fiber, artificial fiber and chamois. A decorative hanging including such an intermediate sheet is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Inventor: Robert M. Rubino