Patents by Inventor Gayle P. Ropp

Gayle P. Ropp 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).

  • Combined thread spool, needle holder and thread cutter
    Patent number: 7395950
    Abstract: A thread spool holder comprises an elongate shaft, for receiving a spool of thread, with a flange at one end for engaging one end of the spool. A thread cutter is provided at one end of the shaft allowing the user to cut thread easily. The shaft is hollow to form an elongate cavity and closed by a removable cap. When the cap is removed the user may have access to the cavity for storing needles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Inventor: Gayle P. Ropp
  • Thread spool holder
    Patent number: D521721
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Inventor: Gayle P. Ropp