Michael R Ferraro

US Patent:

8282533, Oct 9, 2012

Filed:

Feb 28, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/406563

Inventors:

Michael Robert Ferraro - Orlando FL, US
Gregg Anton Vukelic - Renton WA, US

Assignee:

Voda Equipment, LLC - Orlando FL

International Classification:

A63B 69/18
A63C 5/16

US Classification:

482 27, 482 51, 434253, 280 1422

Abstract:

A trampoline board includes a resilient body with a foam core. At least one flex zone (e. g. , a channel) which acts as a living hinge extends from a first lateral edge to a second lateral edge to facilitate bending to conform to the shape of a depressed trampoline surface. Sandal-like trampoline board bindings are threadedly coupled to inserts molded into the resilient body. Each binding includes a shock absorbing midsole and is devoid of any potentially harmful structures that extend above the ankle of a user, such as the molded support behind the heel characteristic of snowboard bindings. Adjustable cushioned straps secure the sandal-like trampoline board bindings to a user's feet. The insert pack includes a base with a plurality of parallel threaded shanks extending perpendicularly therefrom.

US Patent:

20040117294, Jun 17, 2004

Filed:

Jul 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/616233

Inventors:

Michael Ferraro - Wellington FL, US
Frank Ferraro - Wellington FL, US

Assignee:

PlantFind.com, Inc. - Boynton Beach FL

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/037000

Abstract:

A system and methods for managing and transacting business in a component-based industry, and especially the Green Industry. The invention includes a database of materials offered by suppliers in the industry, preferably including inventory, pricing, quality, and other specifications related to the materials. The invention allows buyers to enter material information, including specifications, to create a request for quotation (RFQ's), and the invention can analyze the RFQ's and distribute them to appropriate suppliers, thereby streamlining the RFQ process. The invention also preferably includes business management software, which helps automate business operations for the suppliers, and keeps the information in the database current. In addition to RFQ's, the invention also allows buyers to purchase material from suppliers through a virtual storefront interface. The invention also facilitates the creation of virtual trade shows, and auctions of various materials, and can disseminate news and other information.

US Patent:

20100326594, Dec 30, 2010

Filed:

May 5, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/774506

Inventors:

Michael A. Ferraro - Wellington FL, US
Frank C. Ferraro - Wellington FL, US

International Classification:

B32B 38/14

US Classification:

156277

Abstract:

A manufacture and method for applying advertising logos and color schemes to hoses, such as garden hoses and utility hoses. Sports teams, universities, corporations and other entities may be promoted by advertising their logos upon such hoses. The logos may be stamped or printed upon the hose. The logos may be applied via printing and clear-coating, a shrink-wrap sleeve for the hose, or a stretchable fabric sleeve.