Patents by Inventor Nicole Gilbert

Nicole Gilbert 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: 7451772
    Abstract: An apparatus suitable for ultrasonically cleaning objects is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing and a cleaning chamber within the housing. The apparatus also includes drainer that can be moved between a cleaning position in a lower region of the apparatus and a draining position in an upper region of the apparatus. The drainer is configured to engage at least a portion of the upper region of the housing to thereby position the drainer in the draining position. The apparatus also includes a transducer for transmitting ultrasonic energy into the cleaning chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Gilwil LLC
    Inventors: Nicole Gilbert, Karen Williams
  • Patent number: 7337481
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus suitable for securing bedding. The apparatus of the invention includes at least two complimentary generally U-shaped components having mating surfaces adapted to cooperate with one another to secure bedding placed therebetween and to form a pocket of the bedding, which can be suitable for receiving an infant. The apparatus of the invention further includes a mechanism for releasably securing the lower member and the upper member to each other, which can include a plurality of magnets having opposing polarities positioned along the mating surfaces of the U-shaped members to mate with a corresponding magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Baby Love LLC
    Inventor: Nicole Gilbert
  • Publication number: 20080028524
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus suitable for securing bedding. The apparatus of the invention includes at least two complimentary generally U-shaped components having mating surfaces adapted to cooperate with one another to secure bedding placed therebetween and to form a pocket of the bedding, which can be suitable for receiving an infant. The apparatus of the invention further includes a mechanism for releasably securing the lower member and the upper member to each other, which can include a plurality of magnets having opposing polarities positioned along the mating surfaces of the U-shaped members to mate with a corresponding magnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventor: Nicole Gilbert
  • Publication number: 20070023064
    Abstract: An apparatus suitable for ultrasonically cleaning objects is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing and a cleaning chamber within the housing. The apparatus also includes drainer that can be moved between a cleaning position in a lower region of the apparatus and a draining position in an upper region of the apparatus. The drainer is configured to engage at least a portion of the upper region of the housing to thereby position the drainer in the draining position. The apparatus also includes a transducer for transmitting ultrasonic energy into the cleaning chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2005
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Nicole Gilbert, Karen Williams