Patents by Inventor Salvatore C. Petralia

Salvatore C. Petralia 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: 7938256
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a means for storing condoms that will protect and conceal the packaged condoms while they are carried on the person or stored by the consumer subsequent to purchase but prior to use. According to the present invention, the storage means, or condom card, comprises two separable half portions each containing a storage compartment for storing at least one condom therein. The two halves of the condom card are separably attached together by known means in the art, such as juxtaposed tabs and slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Jason J. Nikitczuk, Robin Luyber Fernandez, Michael J. Harrison, Richard S. Chomik, Salvatore C. Petralia
  • Publication number: 20100206752
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a means for storing condoms that will protect and conceal the packaged condoms while they are carried on the person or stored by the consumer subsequent to purchase but prior to use. According to the present invention, the storage means, or condom card, comprises two separable half portions each containing a storage compartment for storing at least one condom therein. The two halves of the condom card are separably attached together by known means in the art, such as juxtaposed tabs and slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Jason J. Nikitczuk, Robin Luyber Fernandez, Michael J. Harrison, Richard S. Chomik, Salvatore C. Petralia
  • Patent number: 5570479
    Abstract: A toilet seat bidet assembly including a toilet seat mounted for pivoting movement about a rear hinge, the toilet seat including a flow control, water heater, thermostat, water diverter, front and rear nozzles, with at least the rear nozzle being retractable, air blower and air heater for heating the air, all in the confines of the toilet seat, and a friction hinge with slow damping downward pivoting movement with effortless upper pivoting movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1996
    Assignee: Sydson & Cavaliers, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard S. Chomik, Francis T. Pieters, Salvatore C. Petralia
  • Patent number: 5345260
    Abstract: Apparatus which transfers photos, motion picture films and slides to videotape (or other video recording media) by means of a video camera and recorder, such as a camcorder, is operable in three modes: first for film or slide to video transfer using a movie or slide projector to present images from motion picture film or slides to the camcorder; second to illuminate a photo or other print and present the image therefrom to the camcorder; and third to illuminate with concentrated light a slide or transparency to present an image projected by the illumination to the camcorder thereby enabling direct transfer of images from slides or transparencies. The apparatus includes a box with openings on opposite ends and on a side thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Assignee: Recoton Corporation
    Inventor: Salvatore C. Petralia
  • Patent number: 4315302
    Abstract: A light fixture is provided comprising a base containing a lamp socket and the associated wiring. The base contains a cast latch striker which cooperates with a complementary latch mechanism on a reflector assembly to secure the reflector assembly to the base. The reflector assembly includes a reflector and lens designed to overlie an open end of the base and seal the same when the latch member is engaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1982
    Assignee: Keene Corporation
    Inventor: Salvatore C. Petralia
  • Patent number: 4293898
    Abstract: A garden light fixture is provided comprising a cylindrical housing about which a plurality of shades extend. The intermediate and top shade are secured to the housing by means of keyways formed integral with the shades which engage and are captured by slots formed in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1981
    Assignee: Keene Corporation
    Inventors: William F. Budnovitch, Salvatore C. Petralia, Louis F. Silvestris
  • Patent number: D253225
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1979
    Assignee: Keene Corporation
    Inventors: Salvatore C. Petralia, Richard Sangiamo
  • Patent number: D263340
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1982
    Assignee: Keene Corporation
    Inventors: William F. Budnovitch, Salvatore C. Petralia, Louis F. Silvestris
  • Patent number: D368926
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1996
    Assignee: M&R Marking Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Salvatore C. Petralia