Patents by Inventor Russell S. Irwin

Russell S. Irwin 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: 6447079
    Abstract: Shadowboxes traditionally have been used to show, and at the same time protect, hobbyist's items on display. The arrival of limited edition collectibles has led to a revival of the crafts of fabricating, not only shadowboxes, but other multiple compartment storage cases for use by hobbyists. Unfortunately the compartments in such cases cannot meet all of the size and shape requirements needed for various items now being collected. Such shadowboxes and stowage cases are not quite practical because they must be made to order. They also are not useable by artists and others desiring storage compartments that are not visible. Provided herein are multiple compartment storage cases that meet the stowage requirements for a wide variety of articles because they can be assembled by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Inventor: Russell S. Irwin
  • Patent number: 5878694
    Abstract: Recently it has been found that terrariums which house plants make interesting wall hangings. Animal terrariums make even more interesting wall hangings. In utilizing terrariums as wall-mounted terrariums there is the possibility of their being knocked off of the wall, particularly terrariums housing animals. These must be larger and more sturdily constructed, and are heavier. There is, then, a need for a hanging means which securely supports a terrarium on a wall. This invention provides such a hanger. The hanging means includes a hanging bracket adapted for attachment to the back of the wall hanging, and a supporting bracket adapted for attachment to a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Inventor: Russell S. Irwin