Patents by Inventor Steven Papera

Steven Papera 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: 20220289462
    Abstract: In one aspect of the subject invention, a cooler is provided herein including a body having an insulated bottom and insulated upstanding side walk enclosing an interior volume, the side walls terminating at a free edge Which defines an opening to the interior volume. A first opening is formed through a first of the side walls. At least one lid is also provided for selectively covering the opening. A well is also provided including a reservoir, configured to accommodate a beverage, and a spigot, configured to selectively pour out the beverage. The well is configured to be removably emplaced in the interior volume of the body, being wholly contained therein, and with the spigot passing through the first opening to extend beyond the first side wall. Advantageously, the subject invention provides for an enclosed reservoir of beverage, which may be maintained in a cool state and conveniently dispensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventor: Steven Papera
  • Patent number: 11134795
    Abstract: In accordance with the subject invention, an infant safety barrier is provided which includes: a first mounting body; a second mounting body; a first stanchion pivotably mounted to the first mounting body so as to be reversibly pivotable between upright and non-upright positions; a second stanchion pivotably mounted to the second mounting body so as to be reversibly pivotable between upright and non-upright positions; and, an elongated flexible barrier a first end secured to the first stanchion and a second end secured to the second stanchion, wherein, with the first and second stanchions being in the upright positions, the flexible barrier is relatively taut between the first and second stanchions. Advantageously, with the subject invention, an infant safety barrier is provided which can be reversibly adjusted between an upright safety position, to restrict an infant's fall from an elevated location, and a non-upright position, allowing access to the infant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: DuckUp LLC
    Inventor: Steven Papera
  • Publication number: 20210106146
    Abstract: In accordance with the subject invention, an infant safety barrier is provided which includes: a first mounting body; a second mounting body; a first stanchion pivotably mounted to the first mounting body so as to be reversibly pivotable between upright and non-upright positions; a second stanchion pivotably mounted to the second mounting body so as to be reversibly pivotable between upright and non-upright positions; and, an elongated flexible barrier a first end secured to the first stanchion and a second end secured to the second stanchion, wherein, with the first and second stanchions being in the upright positions, the flexible barrier is relatively taut between the first and second stanchions. Advantageously, with the subject invention, an infant safety barrier is provided which can be reversibly adjusted between an upright safety position, to restrict an infant's fall from an elevated location, and a non-upright position, allowing access to the infant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventor: Steven Papera