Patents by Inventor Anne M. Brown

Anne M. Brown 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: 8893888
    Abstract: A package of coasters comprises a plurality of coasters arranged in a stack and a flexible binding. The flexible binding engages a side portion of each of the plurality of coasters within the stack. The flexible binding includes an adhesive layer to retain each of the plurality of coasters within the stack. The adhesive layer permits at least one coaster to be releasably removed from an original position within the stack. A clear cover may be placed on the uppermost one of the coasters. And, a peelable strap may be affixed to the stack on another side surface of the stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Magnet Works, Ltd.
    Inventors: Curtis L. Todd, Anne M. Brown
  • Publication number: 20140190856
    Abstract: A package of coasters comprises a plurality of coasters arranged in a stack and a flexible binding. The flexible binding engages a side portion of each of the plurality of coasters within the stack. The flexible binding includes an adhesive layer to retain each of the plurality of coasters within the stack. The adhesive layer permits at least one coaster to be releasably removed from an original position within the stack. A clear cover may be placed on the uppermost one of the coasters. And, a peelable strap may be affixed to the stack on another side surface of the stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: MAGNET WORKS, LTD.
    Inventors: Curtis L. Todd, Anne M. Brown
  • Publication number: 20040182900
    Abstract: A carrying apparatus with adjustable over the shoulder straps as well as hand-carry straps which are attached to a free-forming fabric sling platform by sewing. A pair of inverted, separating zippers are sewn along opposite edges of the sling platform to provide a simple means of converting the apparatus from a closed-end bag, to a sling with partially closed, to a fully separated end(s), to accommodate a variety of cargo shapes and sizes. When not in use, the invention can be easily folded-to about double the size of a mans' large wallet and secured with its' own elastic strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventors: Albert G. Brown, Anne M. Brown