Patents by Inventor Ann M. Gilcrease

Ann M. Gilcrease 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).

  • Patent number: 5727699
    Abstract: A spool holder for storing and dispensing ribbon and other material contained on spools. The spool holder comprises a vertical rod having a hook adjacent its upper portion for hanging on a rod in a closet or other storage area. A pedestal is adjacent the lower portion of the vertical rod to support the spools on the spool holder. Holding members are adjacent the upper portion of the vertical rod below the hook. These holding members can store and provide easy accessibility of supplies used with the spooled material, for example, tape, scissors, bows and glue. A cooperative fastening means removably couples the upper portion and the lower portion of the vertical rod. In the uncoupled configuration, the spools of ribbon can be received onto or removed from the vertical rod. When coupled, the pedestal of the lower portion of the vertical rod supports the spools on the vertical rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Inventor: Ann M. Gilcrease