Patents by Inventor Joan Andersen

Joan Andersen 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).

  • Protective device for concealing a zipper pull
    Patent number: 8132433
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a protective device for a fastener located on an article. The protective device includes a body having an exterior surface and an interior surface. The interior surface defines an interior space sufficient to surround at least a portion of a fastener. The body also includes an aperture which may be moved to an open position by squeezing or moving a portion of the body, and moved to a closed position by releasing a portion of the body. The device protects the interior walls of a washing or drying machine during washing or drying of the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Inventor: Joan Andersen
  • PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR CONCEALING A ZIPPER PULL
    Publication number: 20080092346
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a protective device for a fastener located on an article. The protective device includes a body having an exterior surface and an interior surface. The interior surface defines an interior space sufficient to surround at least a portion of a fastener. The body also includes an aperture which may be moved to an open position by squeezing or moving a portion of the body, and moved to a closed position by releasing a portion of the body. The device protects the interior walls of a washing or drying machine during washing or drying of the article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventor: Joan Andersen