Patents by Inventor Myra E. Flavin

Myra E. Flavin 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).

  • Thread positioner
    Patent number: 5685175
    Abstract: A thread positioner comprises a guide loop, having a finger grip, that is insertable through one or more stitches of a needlework project. A thread grabber is insertable through the guide loop and grabs a loose thread and is thereafter withdrawn, positioning the loose thread within the guide loop. The guide loop is withdrawn from the stitches positioning the loose thread therewithin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Inventors: James M. Flavin, Myra E. Flavin
  • Eyelet threader
    Patent number: 5588568
    Abstract: An eyelet threader is disclosed. The device comprises a resilient loop in conjunction with a guide means. The guide means is used in order to help pass the resilient loop through the eye of a needle. Once so passed, the resilient loop is slightly depressed in order to form a bulbed end. Thread is passed through the bulbed end and the needle withdrawn from the resilient loop thereby threading the needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1996
    Inventors: James M. Flavin, Myra E. Flavin