Michael J Ferraro

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.

US Patent:

58648968, Feb 2, 1999

Filed:

Sep 8, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/925038

Inventors:

Michael J. Ferraro - Scottsdale AZ

International Classification:

E04H 400

US Classification:

4490

Abstract:

A main drain system for use in a swimming pool installation including a swimming pool and a recirculating system. The recirculating system includes a skimmer device coupled to a pump and a filter assembly for recirculating the water in the swimming pool. The main drain system includes a vacuum module mounted adjacent the swimming pool, a conduit coupling the vacuum module to the pump, and a conduit coupling the vacuum module to the main drain.

US Patent:

RE369136, Oct 17, 2000

Filed:

Nov 3, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/185731

Inventors:

Michael J. Ferraro - Scottsdale AZ

International Classification:

E04H 416
B01D 2950

US Classification:

210169

Abstract:

A vacuum system for use in a swimming pool installation including a swimming pool and a recirculating system. The recirculating system includes a skimmer device and a main drain coupled to a pump and a filter assembly for recirculating the water in the swimming pool. The vacuum system includes a vacuum module mounted adjacent the swimming pool, a conduit coupling the vacuum module to the pump, and a hose coupling extending from the vacuum module in liquid communication with the swimming pool, the hose coupling adapted to receive a vacuum hose.

US Patent:

56056222, Feb 25, 1997

Filed:

Jul 18, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/503885

Inventors:

Michael J. Ferraro - Scottsdale AZ

International Classification:

E04H 416
B01D 2950

US Classification:

210169

Abstract:

A vacuum system for use in a swimming pool installation including a swimming pool and a recirculating system. The recirculating system includes a skimmer device and a main drain coupled to a pump and a filter assembly for recirculating the water in the swimming pool. The vacuum system includes a vacuum module mounted adjacent the swimming pool, a conduit coupling the vacuum module to the pump, and a hose coupling extending from the vacuum module in liquid communication with the swimming pool, the hose coupling adapted to receive a vacuum hose.

US Patent:

20170182395, Jun 29, 2017

Filed:

Dec 8, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/372711

Inventors:

Michael Ferraro - Scottsdale AZ, US

International Classification:

A63B 71/00
B05C 17/00
A45D 40/26

Abstract:

A pine tar applicator for use on baseball bats, includes a base sheet having a first side and a second side, a pine tar layer coating at least a portion of the first side of the base sheet, a cover sheet overlying and covering the pine tar layer, an adhesive layer overlying at least a portion of the second side of the base sheet, and a protective sheet overlying and covering the adhesive layer. In use, the protective sheet is removed and the base sheet is wrapped about the baseball bat with the adhesive contacting the bat. The cover sheet is then removed exposing the pine tar layer.

US Patent:

20140221128, Aug 7, 2014

Filed:

Feb 4, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/171907

Inventors:

Michael Ferraro - Scottsdale AZ, US

International Classification:

A63B 71/02

US Classification:

473421

Abstract:

A collapsible batting cage is provided with a collapsible canopy structure including a collapsible truss framework supporting an overlying canopy and extendable legs depend downwardly from the truss framework. A ball stop is supported by the truss framework, underlies the canopy and is spaced apart therefrom. A ball assembly having a ball is coupled to the collapsible canopy structure so as to present the ball at a batting height and permit contact between the ball and the ball stop when struck.