Patents by Inventor Ruth A. Stephens

Ruth A. Stephens 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).

  • Swimwear as information device
    Publication number: 20060010556
    Abstract: Swimwear as an information device is provided wherein by prominently displaying international signal flags on said swimwear, a wearer can convey messages to others as prescribed by the International Code of Signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2005
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Dickey, Ruth Stephens
  • Sealable cover for an open beverage container
    Patent number: 5242079
    Abstract: This cover for an opened beverage container has a pivoted valve in the withdrawal passage that is opened and closed according to the position of a tubular spout integral with the valve. The valve is supported by journals engaging bearings, and having a conical sealing portion. The spout has a ball-ended vent plug engageable with a vent opening in the cover, with the opening having a snap-in section and a dissociated more relaxed sealing section that continues to grip the ball end gently after repeated uses of the snap-in function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1993
    Assignee: Three Co.
    Inventors: Ruth A. Stephens, Giovanni Pino
  • Vented beverage can cover having pivotal spout
    Patent number: 5065909
    Abstract: This cover for an open standard beverage can, or a container of similar end configuration, includes a cap having an outlet passage and a vent, and a valve received in the cap with a snap-in assembly. The valve has a tubular lever that can be put in communication with the outlet passage to form a mouthpiece. Under this condition, the valve also opens the vent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1991
    Assignee: Threeco
    Inventors: Giovanni Pino, Thomas W. Scherer, Ruth A. Stephens