Patents by Inventor Thomas D. Rannelli

Thomas D. Rannelli 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).

  • Patent number: 5651547
    Abstract: A portable puzzle storage board provides an assembly surface for jigsaw type puzzles and a simple mechanism for securing the puzzle pieces in place. The pieces are secured with a flexible cover which may be easily engaged and disengaged with the retainer frame of the puzzle storage board to provide a simple and quick way of storing a completed puzzle or partially assembled puzzle. The puzzle storage board is comprised of a flexible cover, a retainer frame having a convex base for receiving the puzzle pieces, and a recess for securing the flexible cover to the retainer frame for retaining the puzzle pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Inventor: Thomas D. Rannelli