Florence M Benaquista

US Patent:

44443064, Apr 24, 1984

Filed:

Jan 3, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/455111

Inventors:

Florence Benaquista - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

B44D 300
B65D 8124
B65D 5700

US Classification:

206 17

Abstract:

A rectangular box for oil painting artists for carrying and preserving left-over oil paints remaining on the palette after a painting session. The box or container has a cover with a groove along its perimeter for detachable connection with the top edge of the box to form a substantially air-tight joint. A separate compartment is provided in the box to carry a sponge so as to keep the interior moist. The separate compartment is made up of two stationary end partitions and a central partition removably fitted therein which carries a laterally extending stop to hold the palette downwardly. Another stop for this purpose is permanently attached at the other end of the box. This stop arrangement enables the use of either a rectangular or oval shaped palette.

US Patent:

43720560, Feb 8, 1983

Filed:

Jan 2, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/222725

Inventors:

Florence Benaquista - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

A43B 310
A43B 1500

US Classification:

36 77

Abstract:

A safety device, being a pair of half soles designed with a non skid tread to be worn over the shoes of men, women and children to prevent slipping and falling on icy streets. The non skid sole is secured with an elastic instep band with two elastic support bands being secured to instep band and non skid sole on either side and in parallel relation. The flexibility of the elastic bands allows for easy convenient slip on over the shoe, adjusting to accommodate any shoe width and folding compactly for convenience in carrying when not in use.