Domenic G Mercurio

US Patent:

46220208, Nov 11, 1986

Filed:

Feb 11, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/700532

Inventors:

Francis R. Amici - Northford CT
Hans S. Berger - Plainville CT
Domenic G. Mercurio - Elmwood CT
John P. McNett - Farmington CT
Pietro Piazza - Prospect CT

Assignee:

Coleco Industries, Inc. - West Hartford CT

International Classification:

A63H 328

US Classification:

446298

Abstract:

A glove puppet figure has wings capable of simulating flapping movement while producing an audible sound, and driven by a mechanism that is uncomplicated and yet effective. The figure may have a head component that can be moved, by manipulation of the operator's finger, relative to a body which is held substantially immobile on the operator's hand, and the glove empolyed is not only functional but also contributes to aesthetic appeal. The wings are removably mounted to the body by flexible coupling members. The wings are fabricated from a synthetic resinous laminate and provides an iridescence to the wings.

US Patent:

46106405, Sep 9, 1986

Filed:

Feb 21, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/703732

Inventors:

Francis R. Amici - Northford CT
Hans S. Berger - Plainville CT
Domenic G. Mercurio - Elmwood CT
John P. McNett - Farmington CT
Pietro Piazza - Prospect CT

Assignee:

Coleco Industries, Inc. - West Hartford CT

International Classification:

A63H 314

US Classification:

446329

Abstract:

A glove puppet assembly, in the form of a spider-like creature, has a tail or abdomen portion which can be articulated by wrist action. It may also have an articulated, finger-operated head component, and utilizes a gripping ring holder and a glove member which facilitate movement of its parts while, in the case of the glove member, also contributing to the aesthetic effect. A plush covering may be provided upon a section of the body member, particularly the tail portion.

US Patent:

46080252, Aug 26, 1986

Filed:

Feb 11, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/700502

Inventors:

Francis R. Amici - Northford CT
Hans S. Berger - Plainville CT
Domenic G. Mercurio - Elmwood CT
John P. McNett - Farmington CT
Pietro Piazza - Prospect CT

Assignee:

Coleco Industries, Inc. - West Hartford CT

International Classification:

A63H 328
A63H 314

US Classification:

446298

Abstract:

A hand puppet figure has head components which can be moved, by manipulation of the operator's finger, relative to a body which is held substantially immobile on the operator's hand. The puppet figure may have wings capable of simulating flapping movement, while producing an audible sound, and the glove employed is both functional and contributes to aesthetic appeal.

US Patent:

46699988, Jun 2, 1987

Filed:

Feb 11, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/700548

Inventors:

Francis R. Amici - Northford CT
Domenic G. Mercurio - Elmwood CT

Assignee:

Coleco Industries, Inc. - West Hartford CT

International Classification:

A63H 346

US Classification:

446383

Abstract:

A simulated figure with articulated limbs and a pivotable head has a torso comprised of front and back sections which interfit to define a cavity and provide neck, arm and leg apertures. An armature is seated in the cavity and has arm and leg portions extending from a center portion to the arm and leg apertures and terminating in generally spherical elements. The upper ends of the arms and legs have generally spherical socket recesses which seat the spherical elements of the armature to provide pivotal movement in several axes. The legs have a pair of interfitting upper leg sections which provide a horizontal post in a slot at the lower end, and a lower leg member with a hinge projection seated on this post and pivotable thereabout in the slot. The figure may have an antennae structure including a base seated in the head cavity and a antennae extending outwardly through an aperture therein.

US Patent:

D3894177, Jan 20, 1998

Filed:

Apr 29, 1996

Appl. No.:

D/053731

Inventors:

Richard R. Polacek - Farmington CT
David Kaiser - North Haven CT
Domenic Mercurio - Bellevue WA

Assignee:

Otis Elevator Company - Farmington CT

International Classification:

1203

US Classification:

D10 40