Patents by Inventor John Banman

John Banman 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: 8205368
    Abstract: A novel spinner trophy that includes a supporting base and a decorative member connected to the supporting base for rotation with respect thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Plastic Dress-Up Co.
    Inventor: John Banman
  • Publication number: 20120077050
    Abstract: A novel award trophy that includes a supporting base, a riser member superimposed over the supporting base, a first uniquely configured connector member having a plurality of securement legs for inter-connecting the riser member with the supporting base, a trophy superimposed over the riser member and a second uniquely configured connector member having a plurality of securement legs for inter-connecting the trophy with the riser member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: John Banman
  • Publication number: 20110165349
    Abstract: A novel award trophy that includes a supporting base, a riser member superimposed over the supporting base, a first uniquely configured connector member having a plurality of securement legs for inter-connecting the riser member with the supporting base, a trophy superimposed over the riser member and a second uniquely configured connector member having a plurality of securement legs for inter-connecting the trophy with the riser member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventor: John Banman
  • Publication number: 20110138662
    Abstract: A novel spinner trophy that includes a supporting base and a decorative member connected to the supporting base for rotation with respect thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventor: John Banman
  • Publication number: 20060084045
    Abstract: An academic award mobile kit that can be used by parents of elementary school students for rewarding academic achievement, performance and effort. The kit contains a plurality of unique, cooperating components which, when easily assembled, create an attractive hanging mobile that will accommodate a plurality of award commemoratives in the form of award stickers of various designs. From time to time one of the award stickers can be selected by the parent and given to the student to reward a particular achievement by the student. The selected award sticker can then be easily applied by the student to one of the specially designed holders that form a part of the mobile sculpture so that the award can be prominently displayed in a unique and attractive manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventor: John Banman
  • Patent number: 7001668
    Abstract: An award construction that includes a decorative member, a supporting base for supporting the decorative member and an alternate means for interconnecting the decorative member with the supporting base. More particularly, in one form of the invention, the base portion of the decorative member includes a peripheral portion having a locking rim than can be lockably interconnected with a yieldably deformable locking assembly that is affixed to and extends upwardly from the upper surface of the supporting base. In another form of the invention, the identical base portion of the decorative member can be interconnected with the support base by means of a threaded rod which is threadably received within a threaded bore formed in the base portion of the decorative member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Plastic Dress-Up Co.
    Inventor: John Banman
  • Patent number: 6828034
    Abstract: An award construction that includes a decorative member, a supporting base for supporting the decorative member and an alternate means for interconnecting the decorative member with the supporting base. More particularly, in one form of the invention, the base portion of the decorative member includes a peripheral portion having a locking rim that can be lockably interconnected with a yieldably deformable locking assembly that is affixed to and extends upwardly from the upper surface of the supporting base. In another form of the invention, the identical base portion of the decorative member can be interconnected with the support base by means of a threaded rod which is threadably received within a threaded bore formed in the base portion of the decorative member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Plastic Dress-Up Co.
    Inventor: John Banman
  • Publication number: 20040191554
    Abstract: An award construction that includes a decorative member, a supporting base for supporting the decorative member and an alternate means for interconnecting the decorative member with the supporting base. More particularly, in one form of the invention, the base portion of the decorative member includes a peripheral portion having a locking rim that can be lockably interconnected with a yieldably deformable locking assembly that is affixed to and extends upwardly from the upper surface of the supporting base. In another form of the invention, the identical base portion of the decorative member can be interconnected with the support base by means of a threaded rod which is threadably received within a threaded bore formed in the base portion of the decorative member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: Plastic Dress-Up Co.
    Inventor: John Banman
  • Publication number: 20040191430
    Abstract: An award construction that includes a decorative member, a supporting base for supporting the decorative member and an alternate means for interconnecting the decorative member with the supporting base. More particularly, in one form of the invention, the base portion of the decorative member includes a peripheral portion having a locking rim than can be lockably interconnected with a yieldably deformable locking assembly that is affixed to and extends upwardly from the upper surface of the supporting base. In another form of the invention, the identical base portion of the decorative member can be interconnected with the support base by means of a threaded rod which is threadably received within a threaded bore formed in the base portion of the decorative member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventor: John Banman
  • Publication number: 20030208939
    Abstract: An ornamental display apparatus that can be conveniently positioned on a flat surface such as a desktop, or alternatively can be hung on a vertical surface such as a wall. The display apparatus is uniquely molded from a moldable resin material and includes a generally planar front surface to which a plaque having an upraised pattern depicting an activity such as an athletic activity can be bonded. Additionally, the ornamental display apparatus includes a generally planar back surface to which a surface engaging support member can be removably connected when the apparatus is to be positioned on a desk or other flat surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Applicant: Plastic Dress-Up Co.
    Inventor: John Banman
  • Patent number: 6060171
    Abstract: An achievement award including a novel, substantially transparent, injection molded acrylic or other plastic plaque and a supporting base therefor. The display plaque is provided with ornamental designs comprising either or both a fossil-like, three-dimensional decorative design or image which appears to be embedded in the central body portion of the plaque and an upstanding ornamental design which extends outwardly from the front face of the plaque. The display plaque uniquely includes strategically located bevels that give the plaque the appearance of expensive cut glass and, at the same time, functions to optically mask the mold lines which are formed during the injection molding process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Plastic Dress-Up Co.
    Inventors: Alan P. Greenblat, John Banman
  • Patent number: 6042904
    Abstract: An achievement award including a novel, substantially transparent, injection molded acrylic plaque and a supporting base therefor. The display plaque is provided with ornamental designs comprising either or both a fossil-like, three-dimensional decorative design or image which appears to be embedded in the central body portion of the plaque and an upstanding ornamental design which extends outwardly from the front face of the plaque. The display plaque uniquely includes strategically located bevels that give the plaque the appearance of expensive cut glass and, at the same time, functions to optically mask the mold lines which are formed during the injection molding process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Assignee: Plastic Dress-Up Co.
    Inventors: Alan P. Greenblat, John Banman
  • Patent number: D526594
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Plastic Dress-Up Company
    Inventor: John Banman
  • Patent number: D535909
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Plastic Dress-Up Company
    Inventor: John Banman
  • Patent number: D544398
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Inventor: John Banman
  • Patent number: D479809
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Plastic Dress-Up Co.
    Inventor: John Banman
  • Patent number: D490747
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Plastic Dress-Up Co.
    Inventors: John Banman, Mark Page
  • Patent number: D584655
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Plastic Dress-Up Company
    Inventor: John Banman
  • Patent number: D585787
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Plastic Dress-Up Co.
    Inventor: John Banman
  • Patent number: D615452
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Plastic Dress-Up Co.
    Inventor: John Banman