Patents by Inventor John Wolens

John Wolens 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).

  • Balloon anchor with sounder and display area
    Patent number: 5662510
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novelty device for use in connection with inflatable balloons. The device includes a housing that has been adapted to be affixed to a balloon and which provides a graphical display portion. The housing also contains a sound emitting device that is capable of either playing a preselected musical composition or recorded message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1997
    Assignee: 24th and Dean, Inc.
    Inventor: John Wolens
  • Air diffuser
    Patent number: 5060398
    Abstract: An air diffuser includes a base member having a collar for mounting the diffuser to the discharge port of a hand-held hair dryer and an air diffusing member. The base member and air diffusing members are slidably and telescopically engaged to permit extension to an operating position or retraction to a collapsed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Inventor: John Wolens
  • Apparatus for drying garments
    Patent number: 4959911
    Abstract: A novel portable garment drying device for quickly drying garments is comprised of an air circulating means assembled with a support frame, an air permeable sheet upon which a garment is placed for drying, and bottom covering. The device is easily assembled and disassembled for storage or transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1990
    Inventors: John Wolens, Nancy McGee
  • Apparatus for drying garments
    Patent number: 4777737
    Abstract: A novel portable garment drying device for quickly drying garments is comprised of an air circulating means such as a squirrel cage fan, connected to a support frame composed of hollow tubing with holes for directing air inside the perimeter of the assembled tubing, an air permeable sheet upon which a garment is placed for drying, and means for attaching the sheeting to the support frame. The device is easily assembled and disassembled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1988
    Inventors: John Wolens, Nancy McGee
  • Lighting fixture with rotating support
    Patent number: 4736278
    Abstract: A lighting fixture having a base, a cantilevered arm extending from the base and supporting a light, a rotatable platform, a motor for rotating the platform and electrical circuitry for actuating the light and/or the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1988
    Assignee: John Wolens
    Inventors: John Wolens, Nancy P. McGee
  • Appliance caddy
    Patent number: 4482196
    Abstract: A Structure for supporting household appliances includes a cantilever arm pivotally mounted to a wall or other support, a platform rotatably mounted to the end of the arm, electrical hardware providing electrical outlets on or in the platform, and means to limit the rotation of the platform on the arm to less than 360.degree..
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 13, 1984
    Inventor: John Wolens
  • Home cooking appliance
    Patent number: 4417506
    Abstract: A home cooking appliance is disclosed having an elongated stir member removably disposed adjacent the bottom of the cooking vessel for automatically mixing and stirring foods being cooked in the appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1983
    Assignee: Housewares Research Associates
    Inventors: Walter B. Herbst, John Wolens
  • Novelty headband
    Patent number: D274537
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1984
    Assignee: U U Co., Inc.
    Inventors: John Wolens, Leon Levy
  • Hat
    Patent number: D289942
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1987
    Assignee: U. U. Company, Inc.
    Inventor: John Wolens