Michael 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.