Patents by Inventor Carolyn A. Crocker

Carolyn A. Crocker 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: 9955782
    Abstract: A rack for storing panels, and especially useful for drying of painted or gessoed panels, that is alternately configurable into different modes such that it can be inclined, laid flat, arranged vertically, or freestanding in the manner of an A-frame. Several best modes select dimensions that allow for components to be of similar and conveniently manufacturable dimensions and quantities of parts, to minimize costs and retain components in different positions depending upon their function during any of the alternate modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Inventors: James S Rue, Carolyn A Crocker Rue
  • Publication number: 20170280870
    Abstract: A rack for storing panels, and especially useful for drying of painted or gessoed panels, that is alternately configurable into different modes such that it can be inclined, laid flat, arranged vertically, or freestanding in the manner of an A-frame. Several best modes select dimensions that allow for components to be of similar and conveniently manufacturable dimensions and quantities of parts, to minimize costs and retain components in different positions depending upon their function during any of the alternate modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: James S. Rue, Carolyn A. Crocker Rue
  • Patent number: 8904688
    Abstract: A frame is adapted to hold a canvas that comprises a molding constructed and arranged to form a picture frame. The picture frame includes a front viewer facing side and rear wall facing side and a central opening defined by the molding. Additionally, a rabbet extends about the peripheral edge of the molding proximate the opening on the wall facing side. A removable protective covering covers in contacting overlying relation the molding. A canvas has a front viewer side and a rear wall facing side, the canvas being constructed and arranged to overlie and cover the opening and the protective covering when the protective covering is in place over the molding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventors: James S. Rue, Carolyn A. Crocker