Patents by Inventor Steven J. Tricarico

Steven J. Tricarico 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).

  • Security mailbox and conversion kit
    Patent number: 10624483
    Abstract: A security mailbox and associated field-modification kit having an interior security panel comprising a first lock member configured to engage a second lock member connected to the interior of the mailbox, a slot to deposit mail articles through the security panel, and a hinge piece to connect the security panel to the floor of the mailbox. The mailbox and kit includes a pulling member demountably connected between the front door and the security panel; whereby rotation of the front door imparts a pulling force via the pulling member sufficient to open the security panel when the security panel is unlocked. The mailbox and kit may alternatively include a spring member configured to rotate the security panel open when unlocked. The first lock member includes a door latch and spring latch to secure the security panel to the mailbox. The security mailbox and kit further includes reinforcing and installation hardware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Inventor: Steven J. Tricarico
  • SECURITY MAILBOX AND CONVERSION KIT
    Publication number: 20190313827
    Abstract: A security mailbox and associated field-modification kit having an interior security panel comprising a first lock member configured to engage a second lock member connected to the interior of the mailbox, a slot to deposit mail articles through the security panel, and a hinge piece to connect the security panel to the floor of the mailbox. The mailbox and kit includes a pulling member demountably connected between the front door and the security panel; whereby rotation of the front door imparts a pulling force via the pulling member sufficient to open the security panel when the security panel is unlocked. The mailbox and kit may alternatively include a spring member configured to rotate the security panel open when unlocked. The first lock member includes a door latch and spring latch to secure the security panel to the mailbox. The security mailbox and kit further includes reinforcing and installation hardware.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventor: Steven J. TRICARICO
  • Oil drip pan for rebuilding engines
    Patent number: D341366
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Inventors: Steven J. Tricarico, George Pachello