Patents by Inventor Carol Kobza

Carol Kobza 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: 7547111
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a decoration apparatus may have an attractive appearance and multi-functional capabilities. The decoration apparatus may include one or more internal light sources that provide lighting effects in combination with decorative elements formed in the structure. In addition to providing internal lighting effects, the decoration apparatus may include a projector device, which is capable of displaying a light pattern on a remote surface, such as a wall or a ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Hallmark Cards, Incorporated
    Inventors: Rebecca M. Richmond, Ronald L. Carlson, Carol A. Kobza, Stephen E. Finken, Therese F. Steiger, Brenda S. Klenke
  • Publication number: 20080205039
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a decoration apparatus may have an attractive appearance and multi-functional capabilities. The decoration apparatus may include one or more internal light sources that provide lighting effects in combination with decorative elements formed in the structure. In addition to providing internal lighting effects, the decoration apparatus may include a projector device, which is capable of displaying a light pattern on a remote surface, such as a wall or a ceiling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: HALLMARK CARDS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Rebecca M. Richmond, Ronald L. Carlson, Carol Kobza, Stephen E. Finken, Therese F. Steiger, Brenda S. Klenke
  • Patent number: 7380956
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a decoration apparatus may have an attractive appearance and multi-functional capabilities. The decoration apparatus may include one or more internal light sources that provide lighting effects in combination with decorative elements formed in the structure. In addition to providing internal lighting effects, the decoration apparatus may include a projector device, which is capable of displaying a light pattern on a remote surface, such as a wall or a ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Hallmark Cards, Incorporated
    Inventors: Rebecca M. Richmond, Ronald L. Carlson, Carol Kobza, Stephen E. Finken, Therese F. Steiger, Brenda S. Klenke
  • Publication number: 20060291237
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a decoration apparatus may have an attractive appearance and multi-functional capabilities. The decoration apparatus may include one or more internal light sources that provide lighting effects in combination with decorative elements formed in the structure. In addition to providing internal lighting effects, the decoration apparatus may include a projector device, which is capable of displaying a light pattern on a remote surface, such as a wall or a ceiling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Rebecca Richmond, Ronald Carlson, Carol Kobza, Stephen Finken, Therese Steiger, Brenda Klenke