Patents by Inventor Melanie H. Rahn

Melanie H. Rahn 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: 4639226
    Abstract: A communication kit for organizing and encouraging postal communications between an adult (e.g., divorced parent) and a child includes a plurality of sets of stationery, each set tailored to a specific month of the year. Each set includes a calendar for the month, two letters, two small returnable post cards, two envelopes, one special project and two large post cards. During the first and third weeks of each month, the adult sends a letter and a small returnable post card to the child. During the first week, the child is also sent a calendar on which the adult has marked important days. During the third week, the child is also sent a special project which he or she may color, cut out, assemble, etc. During the second and fourth weeks of each month the adult sends large post cards to the child.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1987
    Assignee: Dorothy Laporte
    Inventors: Melanie H. Rahn, Jane E. Braun
  • Patent number: 4556390
    Abstract: A communication kit for organizing and encouraging postal communications between an adult (e.g., divorced parent) and a child includes a plurality of sets of stationery, each set tailored to a specific month of the year. Each set includes a calendar for the month, two letters, two small returnable post cards, two envelopes, one special project and two large post cards. During the first and third weeks of each month, the adult sends a letter and a small returnable post card to the child. During the first week, the child is also sent a calendar on which the adult has marked important days. During the third week, the child is also sent a special project which he or she may color, cut out, assemble, etc. During the second and fourth weeks of each month the adult sends large post cards to the child.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1985
    Assignee: Dorothy Laporte
    Inventors: Melanie H. Rahn, Jane E. Braun
  • Patent number: D321061
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1991
    Inventor: Melanie H. Rahn