Patents by Inventor Stephen H. Pettigrew

Stephen H. Pettigrew 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: 7431199
    Abstract: A golf flog apparatus and associated method for relieving stress and/or frustration, as well as enhancing demeanor and/or play, during die play or contemplation of golf. Included is a handle with a plurality of cords coupled thereto. Further included is a plurality of golf balls each coupled to a corresponding one of the cords.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Inventors: Victoria I. Pettigrew, Stephen H. Pettigrew
  • Patent number: 6869085
    Abstract: A cart grip sanitary cover is provided having multiple layers each with a top face, a bottom face, and a periphery formed therebetween. The bottom face of each layer has adhesive formed thereon for adhering to a top face of an adjacent layer therebeneath. The layers are stacked with a bottommost layer being attachable to a grip of a cart. In use, a topmost layer of the sanitary cover is removable for exposing another layer therebeneath for providing a sanitary surface to be gripped by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Inventors: Victoria I. Pettigrew, Stephen H. Pettigrew
  • Patent number: 6852039
    Abstract: The present invention includes an instructional golf ball including a spherical body having an outer surface with a plurality of dimples formed therein. Situated on the outer surface of the body is instructional indicia. Such instructional indicia include text for providing guidance as to the manner in which a user should play the golf ball. During use, a user might read the instructional indicia while addressing the golf ball, and address and/or strike the golf ball in the manner indicated by the instructional indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Inventors: Stephen H. Pettigrew, Victoria I. Pettigrew
  • Patent number: 6836974
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for gauging a thickness of fiber. Included is a structure including a plurality of indicators and a plurality of numerical indicia. Such indicators each have a unique uniform thickness. Moreover, the numerical indicia each indicate a number of units of thickness (i.e. wraps per inch, etc.) correlating with the uniform thickness of the associated one of the indicators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Inventors: Victoria I. Pettigrew, Stephen H. Pettigrew
  • Publication number: 20040035027
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for identifying and tracking fiber and skeins during spinning and related processing. Initially, fiber is identified utilizing a fiber identifier card, and tracked utilizing a fiber tracking register. After spinning, spun fiber in the form of skeins is tracked utilizing a spinning log card. Such skeins are further marked with skein attachments for identification purposes during spinning-related processing, i.e. washing, stretching etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Victoria I. Pettigrew, Stephen H. Pettigrew
  • Patent number: 6691631
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided including a sheet formed of a transparent material. The sheet defines a template capable of having a pattern printed thereon. During use, the template is adapted for being removed from the sheet. Also included is at least a pair of alignment designators that are positioned on the template of the sheet for marking the material. The markings facilitate alignment of the material in a support frame that is adapted for use when embroidering the pattern on the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventors: Victoria I. Pettigrew, Stephen H. Pettigrew
  • Patent number: 6651530
    Abstract: A button system and method of manufacturing the same are provided for identifying fiber from which an article of apparel is manufactured. Initially, an article of apparel manufactured with a predetermined fiber is identified. Next, indicia indicative of the predetermined fiber is selected. Next, at least one button is manufactured with the indicia thereon for identifying the fiber from which the article of apparel is manufactured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Inventors: Victoria I. Pettigrew, Stephen H. Pettigrew
  • Publication number: 20030192406
    Abstract: A button system and method of manufacturing the same are provided for identifying fiber from which an article of apparel is manufactured. Initially, an article of apparel manufactured with a predetermined fiber is identified. Next, indicia indicative of the predetermined fiber is selected. Next, at least one button is manufactured with the indicia thereon for identifying the fiber from which the article of apparel is manufactured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Victoria I. Pettigrew, Stephen H. Pettigrew
  • Patent number: 6632253
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for cleaning fiber. Fiber is first provided for being washed in a solution. Such solution includes ingredients such as stain remover, whitener, brightener, conditioner, and/or odor remover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Inventors: Victoria I. Pettigrew, Stephen H. Pettigrew
  • Publication number: 20030155727
    Abstract: A cart grip sanitary cover is provided having multiple layers each with a top face, a bottom face, and a periphery formed therebetween. The bottom face of each layer has adhesive formed thereon for adhering to a top face of an adjacent layer therebeneath. The layers are stacked with a bottommost layer being attachable to a grip of a cart. In use, a topmost layer of the sanitary cover is removable for exposing another layer therebeneath for providing a sanitary surface to be gripped by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2001
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventors: Victoria I. Pettigrew, Stephen H. Pettigrew
  • Patent number: 6584650
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for cleaning fiber. Included is a structure with a basket pivotally coupled thereto. The basket is adapted for receiving fiber therein. In use, particles are removed from the fiber upon rotation of the basket. In another embodiment, a system and method are provided for cleaning fiber utilizing just a basket for receiving fiber therein, and a blower for blowing the fiber in the basket to remove particles therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Inventors: Victoria I. Pettigrew, Stephen H. Pettigrew
  • Publication number: 20030006324
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for identifying and tracking fiber and skeins during spinning and related processing. Initially, fiber is identified utilizing a fiber identifier card, and tracked utilizing a fiber tracking register. After spinning, spun fiber in the form of skeins is tracked utilizing a spinning log card. Such skeins are further marked with skein attachments for identification purposes during spinning-related processing, i.e. washing, stretching etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: Victoria I. Pettigrew, Stephen H. Pettigrew
  • Publication number: 20020189517
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided including a sheet formed of a transparent material. The sheet defines a template capable of having a pattern printed thereon. During use, the template is adapted for being removed from the sheet. Also included is at least a pair of alignment designators that are positioned on the template of the sheet for marking the material. The markings facilitate alignment of the material in a support frame that is adapted for use when embroidering the pattern on the material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Victoria I. Pettigrew, Stephen H. Pettigrew
  • Patent number: 6389646
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for cleaning fiber. Included is a structure with a basket pivotally coupled thereto. The basket is adapted for receiving fiber therein. In use, particles are removed from the fiber upon rotation of the basket. In another embodiment, a system and method are provided for cleaning fiber utilizing just a basket for receiving fiber therein, and a blower for blowing the fiber in the basket to remove particles therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Inventors: Victoria I. Pettigrew, Stephen H. Pettigrew
  • Publication number: 20010042497
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided including a sheet formed of a transparent material. The sheet defines a template capable of having a pattern printed thereon. During use, the template is adapted for being removed from the sheet. Also included is at least a pair of alignment designators that are positioned on the template of the sheet for marking the material. The markings facilitate alignment of the material in a support frame that is adapted for use when embroidering the pattern on the material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2001
    Publication date: November 22, 2001
    Inventors: Victoria I. Pettigrew, Stephen H. Pettigrew
  • Publication number: 20010036870
    Abstract: The present invention includes an instructional golf ball including a spherical body having an outer surface with a plurality of dimples formed therein. Situated on the outer surface of the body is instructional indicia. Such instructional indicia include text for providing guidance as to the manner in which a user should play the golf ball. During use, a user might read the instructional indicia while addressing the golf ball, and address and/or strike the golf ball in the manner indicated by the instructional indicia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventors: Stephen H. Pettigrew, Victoria I. Pettigrew
  • Patent number: 6240864
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided including a sheet formed of a transparent material. The sheet defines a template capable of having a pattern printed thereon. During use, the template is adapted for being removed from the sheet. Also included is at least a pair of alignment designators that are positioned on the template of the sheet for marking the material. The markings facilitate alignment of the material in a support frame that is adapted for use when embroidering the pattern on the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Inventors: Victoria I. Pettigrew, Stephen H. Pettigrew
  • Patent number: 6231459
    Abstract: The present invention includes an instructional golf ball including a spherical body having an outer surface with a plurality of dimples formed therein. Situated on the outer surface of the body is instructional indicia. Such instructional indicia include text for providing guidance as to the manner in which a user should play the golf ball. During use, a user might read the instructional indicia while addressing the golf ball, and address and/or strike the golf ball in the manner indicated by the instructional indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Inventors: Stephen H. Pettigrew, Victoria I. Pettigrew