Patents by Inventor Carole Chinman

Carole Chinman 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: 4881684
    Abstract: A wrapper includes a flexible member having a reinforced central area and a plurality of wing sections which extend outwardly from the central area. The wing sections are foldable over the reinforced portion of the central area in overlapping relationship with each other to form a closed container for articles placed therein. Fasteners maintain the wing sections or flaps in a folded condition. The fasteners include a securing member which secures the lower flap and side flaps or wing sections together to form an envelope of adjustable thickness and which is open at its top side. The fasteners further selectively secures the upper flap to the remaining flaps to close the envelope whereby the wrapper functions as an adjustable briefcase. Various strap assemblies are provided which are used with the wrapper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1989
    Inventor: Carole Chinman
  • Patent number: 4562952
    Abstract: A wrapper for clothing and the like includes a flexible member having a central area with a plurality of outwardly extending wing sections. A reinforcing base is provided in the central area. The wrapper also includes a shape retainer having the same geometric shape as the reinforcing member but being of a lesser dimension. Accordingly, articles of clothing may be folded around the shape retainer so that the articles are folded into the geometric shape, and the articles may then be placed on top of the base. The wing sections may then be folded over the articles to wrap the articles therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1986
    Inventor: Carole Chinman
  • Patent number: D289228
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1987
    Inventor: Carole Chinman