Patents by Inventor Rodney A. Gomes

Rodney A. Gomes 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).

  • Beverage can opening and sealing tab
    Patent number: 4720022
    Abstract: A beverage can is provided with a tab having opening and sealing portions. The tab is riveted to the can lid in a central portion thereof with the opening portion being adjacent an openable area of the can lid which is defined by a continuous score line.The can is opened by lifting the sealing portion of the tab which causes downward movement of the opening portion which in turn impinges upon the openable area of the lid until an opening is formed. After forming the opening, the tab is rotated 180 degrees until the sealing recoverable portion is juxtaposed over the opening, thus covering the opening to keep out foreign matter. The tab is then pushed downwardly so that the sealing portion is fitted into the opening, thereby affecting a seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1988
    Inventor: Rodney A. Gomes
  • Reusable remailable envelope
    Patent number: 4715531
    Abstract: A remailable envelope is constructed of a single sheet folded in half having perforations spaced inward from the non-folded edges. A flap fold is spaced inward parallel to the perforation at the free edge of the back. Adhesive extends between the centerfold and the flap fold on the inner surface of the detachable lateral portions between the perforations and the lateral edges. Adhesive strips with release sheets are attached to the outer back face inside the perforations. Adhesive strips with release sheets are attached to an inside of the flap on the detachable portion between the perforation and the terminal edge. Adhesive strips with release covers are applied to the outer face of the flap inside the perforations. The envelope is preaddressed on the outer front face and may be preaddressed and stamped as a return envelope on the inner front face. In use the flap is folded down and material is placed inside the envelope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1987
    Inventors: Russell M. Stewart, Rodney A. Gomes
  • Multiple company credit card system
    Patent number: 4443027
    Abstract: One or more miniaturized credit indicators are affixed to a wallet-size primary plate bearing the name, signature, picture and account number of an authorized user. Each of the indicators represent a different credit account. The indicators are locked into recessed spaces on the face of the plate. Magnetic tapes, microprocessor chips or integrated circuits imbedded in the indicators and plate provide identifying information. Means are provided for reading and decoding information stored in the plate or indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1984
    Inventors: Maurice G. McNeely, Rodney A. Gomes