Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Disco

Thomas A. Disco 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: 20080175427
    Abstract: A portable system includes a hostable USB controller, USB decoder and speakers. The system operates to play audio files from external devices when powered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Shu Ting Chen, Thomas A. Disco, Charles Scott Madison, Jin Wang, Bernard Goldfine
  • Publication number: 20070177377
    Abstract: A flashlight includes a dynamo connected with a retractable handle. At least one rechargeable battery is connected to the dynamo. Many light emitting diodes (LEDs) are connected to the rechargeable battery. A first switch is connected to the rechargeable battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: Xiang Yang Ding, Jin Wang, Bernard D. Goldfine, Thomas A. Disco
  • Patent number: 5683313
    Abstract: A shortened unitary golf tee includes a pointed base portion for insertion into the ground and a hollow body portion for receiving a golf ball. The body portion includes a side wall defining an inner cavity and a ball receipt surface which substantially surrounds a first aperture extending into the inner cavity. The side wall also defines a second smaller aperture, or vent, extending through the side wall into the inner cavity. Regardless of the location of the second aperture, if air is allowed to flow freely into the inner cavity, it is thought to minimize the effects of depressurization between the golf tee and an accelerating golf ball departing the golf tee so that the golf tee tends to remain stationary and the golf ball retains more momentum from the golf club.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Assignee: Velocity Golf Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Disco, Charles R. Parish, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5413330
    Abstract: A shortened unitary golf tee includes a pointed base portion for insertion into the ground and a hollow body portion for receiving a golf ball. The body portion includes a side wall defining an inner cavity and a ball receipt surface which surrounds a first aperture extending into the inner cavity. The side wall also defines a second smaller aperture, or vent, extending through the side wall into the inner cavity. Regardless of the location of the second aperture, if air is allowed to flow freely into the inner cavity, it is thought to minimize the effects of depressurization between the golf tee and an accelerating golf ball departing the golf tee so that the golf tee tends to remain stationary and the golf ball retains more momentum from the golf club.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Assignee: Velocity Golf Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Disco, Charles R. Parish, Jr.
  • Patent number: D544119
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Rapha International, LLC
    Inventors: Xiang Yang Ding, Thomas A. Disco, Charles Scott Madison, Bernard David Goldfine, Jin Wang
  • Patent number: D555636
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Rapha International, LLC
    Inventors: Shu Ting Chen, Thomas A Disco, Charles Scott Madison, Jin Wang, Bernard Goldfine
  • Patent number: D617305
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Rapha Products Group, LLC
    Inventors: Shu Ting Chen, Thomas A. Disco
  • Patent number: D407451
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Inventor: Thomas A. Disco
  • Patent number: D408481
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Inventor: Thomas A. Disco
  • Patent number: D411598
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Assignee: Drawball, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas A. Disco