Patents by Inventor Scott Alpi

Scott Alpi 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: 8985586
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for sealing an electrical connection, such as a connection between two electrical extension cords, thereby protecting the electrical connection from moisture or water intrusion. The electrical connection is surrounded by a flexible, substantially water-impermeable material, such as a plastic sheet. The sheet has strips of adhesive around its perimeter. The sheet is wrapped around the electrical connection such that adhesive on one portion of the sheet is joined to adhesive on another portion of the sheet to form a sealed volume that surrounds the electrical connection. The electrical connection also may be sealed within a plastic sleeve having adhesive strips along the inside edge of the opening at each end of the sleeve. The sealing apparatus is a temporary, disposable, one-time use item that quickly and easily seals connections between extension cords, such as three-prong plug-in type extension cords used outdoors at concert venues, sporting events, construction sites and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Inventors: Dan Alpi, Scott Alpi
  • Patent number: 8740223
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for sealing an electrical connection, such as a connection between two electrical power cords, thereby protecting the electrical connection from moisture or water intrusion. The electrical connection is surrounded by a flexible, substantially water-impermeable material, such as a plastic sheet. The sheet has strips of adhesive around its perimeter. The sheet is folded around the electrical connection such that adhesive on one portion of the sheet is joined to adhesive on another portion of the sheet to form a sealed volume that surrounds the electrical connection. The electrical connection also may be sealed within a plastic sleeve having adhesive strips along the inside edge of the opening at each end of the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Inventors: Dan Alpi, Scott Alpi