Patents by Inventor Sam R. Miele

Sam R. Miele 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).

  • Apparatus and method for searching pockets and crevices
    Patent number: 5967574
    Abstract: A method and a probing implement for facilitating searches of hidden areas, such as inside pants pockets, under collars, or under belts is disclosed herein. The probing implement includes an elongated body with a handle portion at one end, a tacky portion at the other end, and a cover enveloping at least the tacky portion. The method includes removing the cover from the tacky portion of probing implement, grasping the probing implement by the handle portion, inserting at least the tacky portion of the probing implement into a recessed area of clothing, moving the probing implement within recessed area so that tacky portion has an opportunity to contact and adhere to any hidden objects, withdrawing the probing implement from the recessed area, and either disposing of the probing implement or placing the probing implement along with any attached objects into an evidence bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Inventors: Henry J. Weichman, Sam R. Miele
  • Apparatus and method for searching pockets and crevices
    Patent number: 5765887
    Abstract: A method and a probing implement for facilitating searches of hidden areas, such as inside pants pockets, under collars, or under belts is disclosed herein. The probing implement includes an elongated body with a handle portion at one end, a tacky portion at the other end, and a cover enveloping at least the tacky portion. The method includes removing the cover from the tacky portion of probing implement, grasping the probing implement by the handle portion, inserting at least the tacky portion of the probing implement into a recessed area of clothing, moving the probing implement within recessed area so that tacky portion has an opportunity to contact and adhere to any hidden objects, withdrawing the probing implement from the recessed area, and either disposing of the probing implement or placing the probing implement along with any attached objects into an evidence bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Inventors: Henry J. Weichman, Sam R. Miele