Patents by Inventor Mary Slivinski

Mary Slivinski 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).

  • Lacing stitch starter tool
    Patent number: 5694826
    Abstract: A hand held tool for starting lace stitching or braiding, including a firm, stabilizing ridge about the perimeter with a relatively thin, flexible plastic panel within the perimeter. The panel includes a systematic scheme of holes that are interconnected by channels. The holes are sized and shaped to accommodate a particular lacing material and the holes are arranged to permit a particular design in the finished gimp. The tool is removed from the finished gimp with the exertion of a gentle separating force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Assignee: Pepperell Braiding Company Inc.
    Inventor: Mary Slivinski