Patents by Inventor Susan C. Elsner

Susan C. Elsner 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).

  • Hair tie fastener
    Patent number: 5778904
    Abstract: A tie fastener having an elastomeric cord formed into a loop by passing the terminal ends of the cord through a compression spring actuated cord lock. A stop bead positioned on the loop prevents the loop end of the elastomeric cord from inadvertently being removed from the cord lock. Pendant beads affixed to the terminal ends of the cord prevent the cord from inadvertently being pulled out of the cord lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Inventor: Susan C. Elsner