Patents by Inventor Stephen Vernaglia

Stephen Vernaglia 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).

  • Publication number: 20240407592
    Abstract: A venting appliance lid includes an outer sealing section having a rim and a shoulder defining a central opening and a skirt; a center cap having a flange and a cup, wherein in a fully inserted position the flange rests on the shoulder; wherein an inner diameter of the skirt is separated by a gap from an outer diameter of the cup; the skirt having an expansion notch and the cup having a locking tab, wherein the center cap is rotatable relative to the outer sealing section to align the locking tab with the expansion notch and wherein the expansion notch allows the locking tab to travel a vertical distance equal to the height of the expansion notch; and wherein pressure on the center cap raises the center cap to form a vent path that is open to atmosphere while preventing the center cap from being ejected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2022
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Inventors: David Buck, Stephen Vernaglia, Mike Tang
  • Publication number: 20240206444
    Abstract: An aquatic specimen capture device may include a collapsible elongated container, a top and bottom rim lid attached to the collapsible elongated container, wherein a bottom rim lid further includes a fastener to attach the collapsible elongated container to another collapsible elongated container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventor: Stephen Vernaglia
  • Publication number: 20060028088
    Abstract: A motor mounting and a motor configured for simplified assembly. The motor mounting is configured for including a bearing, the bearing for receiving a rotor shaft therein. The motor mounting is configured to accept a brush assembly received from an exterior surface. The brush assembly and motor mounting may be constructed to permit coupling in a tool-less manner. The brush assembly and mounting may be secured by a friction fit engagement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: Dalton McFarland, Bobby Thurmond, Stephen Vernaglia, Stephen Rogers, Mark Wood, James Breeden
  • Patent number: D454944
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: The Holmes Group
    Inventors: Bryan R. Hotaling, Jon R. Rossman, Stephen Vernaglia