Patents by Inventor Edward Lee Fingers, Jr.

Edward Lee Fingers, Jr. 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).

  • Puzzle buddy
    Patent number: 5895049
    Abstract: A reclosable lid with a playing surface for laying out of the jig saw puzzle pieces is shown and described. The playing surface includes: a pair of grooves and a pair of side rails for lateral support of puzzle pieces placed on the surface. The lid includes a layer of foamed material to maintain downward pressure on the puzzle pieces in place. Puzzles may then be safely stored for long periods of time within the confines of the playing surface and lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Inventor: Edward Lee Fingers, Jr.