Patents by Inventor Thomas H. Richardi

Thomas H. Richardi 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: 7367859
    Abstract: A multiple use device constructed of either closed or open cell insulated foam ball with a wood or plastic steak molded into such ball for the purpose of inserting in sand or soil which will be utilized in the beach and boating recreational environments allowing the user to be able to secure there beach blanket to the device by a spring loaded clip and thus prevent such blanket or attached article(magazine, newspaper, etc) from blowing away by prevailing winds. The second objective is to allow the user to insert there beverage into a cylindrical opening at the top of such foam ball for the purpose of insulating such beverage from ambient temperatures. The cylindrical opening has sufficient length and rigidity to hold a fishing pole when surf casting at the ocean or any body of water were the unit can be inserted in soft ground. The foam ball buoy as a floatation device has multiple uses in the boating and fishing category were such unit can be used for an line, net or trap marker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Inventor: Thomas H. Richardi