Patents by Inventor Steven John Cano

Steven John Cano 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).

  • Method and apparatus for connecting loops of barbed tape to each other
    Patent number: 7346968
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically attaching loops of a coil together at desired points. The apparatus comprises a frame, a rotatable barrel, wire separators, alignment fingers, a clipping rack further comprising pincers, and a clipping gun. The barrel, wire separators and fingers cooperate to attach the alternate loops together at desired points. The barrel is driven by a stepper motor to rotate a specific distance about a central axis. The wire separators, pincers, and clipping gun are driven pneumatically. The motor and pneumatics are controlled electronically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Inventors: Steven John Cano, Renne Cano
  • Retractable barbed barrier system
    Patent number: 7044447
    Abstract: A barrier system utilizing cutters that have been connected into strips, with the strips connected to form a substantially planar barrier sheet. The barrier sheet may be encased by breakable separators, which cover the cutters to prevent inadvertent injury but expose the cutters when broken upon an attempt to penetrate the barrier. The barrier may be retracted into an opening, preferably into a concealed compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Inventors: Renne Cano, Steven John Cano
  • Retractable barbed barrier system
    Publication number: 20040149975
    Abstract: A barrier system utilizing cutters that have been connected into strips, with the strips connected to form a substantially planar barrier sheet. The barrier sheet may be encased by breakable separators, which cover the cutters to prevent inadvertent injury but expose the cutters when broken upon an attempt to penetrate the barrier. The barrier may be retracted into an opening, preferably into a concealed compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: Renne Cano, Steven John Cano