Patents by Inventor Adele Sutton

Adele Sutton has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Safety card case for machine readable cards
    Patent number: 5524749
    Abstract: A safety card case is provided for retention of machine readable cards before, during and after use. Machine readable cards, such as credit, bank or casino comp cards, are fastened to the end of a flexible tether. The other end of the tether is attached to the spring-loaded reel assembly of an extension/retraction device mounted within the back portion of the card case enclosure. The machine readable cards are then safely retained for convenient storage or use by extension and retraction of the tether with the cards remaining attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1996
    Inventors: Rosemary Thompson, Adele Sutton