Patents by Inventor Van Kassouni

Van Kassouni 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: 7779566
    Abstract: A wire marker that can be removably attached to a wire, such as an aerial or fence wire. The marker can have a base and an integral deformable arm having a first and second distal tip. The tips can have catches on the same side and a catch on the opposite side oriented between the catches and offset along a longitudinal axis between the catches. The offset can be distal or proximal to the base on the longitudinal axis between the catches, and the offset can be configured to accommodate a diameter of a fence wire. The marker base can be substantially triangular in shape and made of injection molded plastic and colored to make it visible relative to its surroundings, such as international orange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Inventor: Van Kassouni
  • Publication number: 20090314908
    Abstract: A device and kit to retain hanging objects that is wall mounted and does not require additional structures mounted to the hanging object. The device can have at least one base configured to be adjacent to the wall and at least one tab extending from and at approximately right angles to the second face. Various means of attaching the base can be used such as adhesives, nails, and the like. Where a nail is used, the base can have a hole to allow passage of the nail. In use, the device can have one tab or two tabs at right angles. Where two tabs are used, the device is suited for placement at a lower corner of a frame. The device may be presented as a kit having a plurality of identical bases or a variety of sizes and shapes, double sided adhesive tape, nails, and packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventor: Van Kassouni
  • Publication number: 20090199443
    Abstract: A wire marker that can be removably attached to a wire, such as an aerial or fence wire. The marker can have a base and an integral deformable arm having a first and second distal tip. The tips can have catches on the same side and a catch on the opposite side oriented between the catches and offset along a longitudinal axis between the catches. The offset can be distal or proximal to the base on the longitudinal axis between the catches, and the offset can be configured to accommodate a diameter of a fence wire. The marker base can be substantially triangular in shape and made of injection molded plastic and colored to make it visible relative to its surroundings, such as international orange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventor: Van Kassouni
  • Patent number: 6772543
    Abstract: A melting member is adapted to melt snow and ice as it contacts the snow and ice. The melting member is a tablet of sufficient size for melting a substantial amount of ice or snow before dissolving. One or more melting members are placed on snow or ice formed on an inclined roof of a building. The melting members melt the snow or ice as they move downwardly toward the roof of the building. The melting members then continue to melt the snow or ice as they slide downward along the inclined surface of the roof of the building. Water from melted snow and ice is then drained through the channels formed by the melting members. The channels also function to break up ice dams formed on the roof to allow for safe and easy removal of the ice dams and to prevent damage to the roof of the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Inventor: Van Kassouni
  • Publication number: 20030070327
    Abstract: A melting member is adapted to melt snow and ice as it contacts the snow and ice. The melting member is a tablet of sufficient size for melting a substantial amount of ice or snow before dissolving. One or more melting members are placed on snow or ice formed on an inclined roof of a building. The melting members melt the snow or ice as they move downwardly toward the roof of the building. The melting members then continue to melt the snow or ice as they slide downward along the inclined surface of the roof of the building. Water from melted snow and ice is then drained through the channels formed by the melting members. The channels also function to break up ice dams formed on the roof to allow for safe and easy removal of the ice dams and to prevent damage to the roof of the building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventor: Van Kassouni