Patents by Inventor Joy Mangano

Joy Mangano 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).

  • Publication number: 20100139001
    Abstract: A self-storing combination blanket and neck roll assembly which can be draped over a person and supported on a seat back, having a flat, generally rectangular fabric panel with two sides and four side edges, a flexible neck roll centrally located and removably disposed adjacent to a portion of the fabric panel, disposed adjacent to one of the side edges and a pouch having an opening which is attached to a side edge of the fabric panel adjacent to the neck roll so that the opening of the pouch opens towards one of the sides of the fabric panel. The fabric panel and neck roll are movable between a folded stored position within the pouch and an open position disposed exteriorly of the pouch. When the assembly is in its open position, the opening of the pouch can be received over and atop of a seat back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: 7665619
    Abstract: A shelf system having stable shelf supports and a reduced profile when installed. The invention also allows various configurations to be achieved without the need of tools. A modular shelf unit according to an embodiment of the invention includes upright supports and support brackets configured to attach to the back portion of each upright support. The support brackets may mimic the outer surface of the upright support. The support brackets may also comprise a clip, opening, or other structure configured to support or connect to an additional component, such as a garment rod. The shelves may include openings at either end configured to receive the upright supports. Various lengths and depths of shelves may be used, allowing for customization of the shelving unit or system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Publication number: 20090188954
    Abstract: Embodiment of the invention provide a garment support system, which may include a garment hanger and a garment bar physically unconnected to the hanger that can attach to the bottom of a garment supported by the hanger. The garment bar may include one or more clips for attaching the supporting to a garment. The support also may be weighted to provide additional support to the garment and/or to maintain a garment in a desired configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: 7520228
    Abstract: Folding modular tables include a square table top and hinged vertical supports with hinged horizontal feet. Four coupling members are arranged under the table top, three of one gender and one of the other gender. Two preferred embodiments are provided: one has three male coupling members and one female, the other has three female and one male. By providing these two embodiments, the tables can be coupled to each other in a variety of configurations with the vertical supports and horizontal feet all aligned in such a way as to facilitate the placement of chairs under the table tops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs LLC
    Inventors: Joy Mangano, Brian Scevola
  • Publication number: 20090056843
    Abstract: A reversible tote comprising a reversible body including first and second surfaces having different patterns. A first pair of openings may extend through a first side of the body to receive a first handle and a second pair of openings can extend through a second side of the body to receive a second handle. A interior lining may form a storage compartment and can be fixed proximate to an upper edge of the body. The interior lining may have a zipper to selectively open and close an end of the lining.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: INGENIOUS DESIGNS, LLC
    Inventors: Joy Mangano, Brian Scevola
  • Publication number: 20090026158
    Abstract: A stacking tower assembly for displaying, storing, and transporting jewelry includes a lower stacking unit, an intermediate stacking unit, and a cover stacking unit. The lower stacking unit has a bottom wall, a continuous side wall, and a recess located on an inner surface of the continuous side wall. The walls forming a first storage compartment. The intermediate stacking unit has a bottom wall, a continuous side wall, a recess located on an inner surface of the continuous side wall, and a flange having a locking element extending from the bottom wall. The walls of the intermediate stacking unit forming a second storage compartment. The cover stacking unit has a top wall and a flange having a locking element extending from the top wall. The lower stacking unit, the intermediate stacking unit, and the cover stacking unit being detachably connected to form a unitary structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: 7469645
    Abstract: Folding modular tables include a square table top and hinged vertical supports with hinged horizontal feet. Four coupling members are arranged under the table top, three of one gender and one of the other gender. Two preferred embodiments are provided: one has three male coupling members and one female, the other has three female and one male. By providing these two embodiments, the tables can be coupled to each other in a variety of configurations with the vertical supports and horizontal feet all aligned in such a way as to facilitate the placement of chairs under the table tops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs, LLC
    Inventors: Joy Mangano, Brian Scevola
  • Publication number: 20080290102
    Abstract: A wine glass having a bowl with a protrusion on the inner surface of the bottom end. The wine glass may aerate and enhance the bouquet of wine contained therein while providing an aesthetically pleasing appearance. The protrusion may also include a hole to allow wine to flow therethrough for further aeration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Publication number: 20080289210
    Abstract: A garment drying apparatus including upper and lower housings with an expandable and collapsible wall extending therebetween. The apparatus may include at least one support pole and/or bracket to support the upper housing to expand the wall. The upper and lower housings may include openings to slidably receive ends of the at least one support pole and/or bracket. A blower assembly can be located within the lower housing configured to circulate air through one or more vents, wherein when the wall is in an expanded position, the blower assembly circulates air through the one or more vents and into the chamber to dry and press the garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: D567516
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: D575912
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: D582673
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: D584518
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: D584866
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: D587866
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: D592366
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs, LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: D595460
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: D606315
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs, LLC
    Inventors: Joy Mangano, Brian Scevola
  • Patent number: D607215
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs, LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: D608099
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano