Patents Assigned to Craft, Inc.
  • Patent number: 4391370
    Abstract: An embroidery project accessory carrying case for conveniently transporting the materials for at least one embroidery or other needlework project. The carrying case has a flexible backing sheet with storage pockets at each end. One end of the backing sheet includes a main pocket and a secondary pocket with a single flap to close both pockets, these pockets being adapted to receive the tools and bulky items of needlework materials. The other end of the backing sheet includes a large pocket and a shallow pocket. The large pocket is adapted to receive pattern books and the like while the shallow pocket receives a supply of thread. Fastening devices are attached to the carrying case such that the backing sheet can be folded twice--into thirds--and fastening devices will hold the case in this condition; and, the backing sheet can be folded once--into half--and the fastening devices will hold the case in this condition. The case can be bent backwards or laid flat for access to the materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1983
    Assignee: Dal-Craft, Inc.
    Inventor: Lorraine E. Dalbo
  • Patent number: 4349942
    Abstract: An easel hinge for supporting picture frames and the like comprising an outer hinge plate and an inner hinge plate, both having curled barrels, the inner barrel being positioned within the outer barrel for relative rotational movement therewith without the use of a separate hinge pin. At least one opening is provided in the outer barrel and a tang is provided projecting upwardly from the inner barrel and extending into said outer barrel opening. The full arcuate separation between the plates causes the tang to engage a lower edge of the opening in the outer plate to limit the degree of angular separation between the plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1982
    Assignee: Craft, Inc.
    Inventor: Leo T. Roy
  • Patent number: 4283129
    Abstract: A camera is disclosed for mounting adjacent an instrument such as a cathode ray tube device for recording an image from the display screen thereof. The camera includes an enclosure with a first opening for cooperation with the display screen of the instrument and a second, large opening across which a standard film cassette is mounted. The film cassette is held in place by a lower stationary holder and an upper attaching device which includes a movable latch. The latch is manually movable between a latched and unlatched position. It is automatically held in the unlatched position after manual movement thereinto, and it automatically moves into the latched position when a film cassette is brought into cooperating engagement with the large camera opening. The camera enclosure includes a floating inner frame having a surface which engages with the inside of the film cassette and which contributes to the positioning of the film cassette.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1981
    Assignee: Quality Craft, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward T. Bennick, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4264011
    Abstract: A thread storage apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a plurality of storage cards having holes along one edge for receiving loops of thread, and holes along the opposite edge for holding the cards in an expandable binder. The loops of yarn extend into a pocket to secure the free ends of the loops of thread, and the pocket is foldable over the back panel of the binder. Top and bottom end flaps may be provided to close the ends of the binder, and a front panel is provided as a front closure. An index card may be provided to assist in locating threads, and a use card may be provided for separating thread required for one project.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1981
    Assignee: Dal-Craft, Inc.
    Inventors: Lorraine E. Dalbo, Relda W. Eaton
  • Patent number: 4203537
    Abstract: The specification discloses a removable paint can accessory for mounting on the rim of a paint can. An annular ring is dimensioned to cover the rim channel of a conventional paint can. A pouring spout integral with the ring extends radially therefrom. The spout includes a substantially planar surface capable of supporting a paintbrush. A leveraging means depending from the pouring spout permits force to be applied along the ring to remove the accessory from the can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1980
    Assignee: Plastic-Craft, Inc.
    Inventor: George McAlister
  • Patent number: 4062289
    Abstract: A powerhead mounting bracket is connected to a diver's breathing tank support. A cord connected to the receiver has a plug with a projection for loosely fitting in an axial bore of the powerhead. The plug is placed in the axial bore and the powerhead shaft is placed between the flanges on the receiver. The sling at the other end of the powerhead is stretched, forcing the powerhead tight against the plug, and the stretched spring is hooked into slots in the receiver. The stretched sling holds the shaft of the powerhead against the base of the receiver and holds the powerhead longitudinally against the plug. When required for use, the powerhead shaft is grasped near the firing end and is pushed in a direction towards the sling, further stretching the sling. When the plug drops out of the axial bore, the shaft is pulled outward from the receiver, allowing the sling to become untensioned, whereupon the sling drops out of the slot in the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1975
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1977
    Assignee: Aqua-Craft, Inc.
    Inventor: Rhett McNair
  • Patent number: 4058062
    Abstract: A 30-30 casing has sharpened rings formed in its enlarged base. Powder is packed in the casing, and it is sealed by inserting a primer portion, which is a 38 caliber pistol shell with a primer, in the open end of the packed casing and compressing the edge of the casing in the base area of the primer portion.Radial extensions on the casing hold the cartridge centered in a barrel spaced from a firing pin.The primer is ignited by hitting the sharpened rings against an underwater object and thus driving the cartridge and primer rearward against a fixed firing pin. The casing rockets forward out of the barrel, leaving the primer piece and smashing into the underwater object while the powder burns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1977
    Assignee: Aqua Craft, Inc.
    Inventor: Rhett McNair
  • Patent number: 4050117
    Abstract: An easel hinge for supporting picture frames and the like comprising an outer hinge plate and an inner hinge plate, both having curled barrels, the inner barrel being positioned within the outer barrel for relative rotational movement therewith without the use of a separate hinge pin. The outer barrel is constructed with relativey open and relatively closed portions, the relatively closed portions adapted to pass through an opening or openings provided in the inner plate so as to more completely encompass at least portions of the inner curl within the outer curl so as to produce a stronger hinge, i.e. one which is extremely difficult to be forced open beyond its predetermined limit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1977
    Assignee: Craft, Inc.
    Inventor: Leo T. Roy
  • Patent number: 3994045
    Abstract: An easel hinge for supporting picture frames and the like comprising an outer hinge plate and an inner hinge plate both having curled barrels, the inner barrel being positioned within the outer barrel for relative rotational movement therewith without the use of a separate hinge pin, such movement limited by stop means provided by the longitudinal free edge of the outer curl and means for preventing the relative longitudinal movement of said hinge plates comprising an inner barrel tab positioned within an outer barrel slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1975
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1976
    Assignee: Craft, Inc.
    Inventor: Leo T. Roy
  • Patent number: D245057
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1977
    Assignee: Crown Crafts, Inc.
    Inventor: Adolphe Couturier
  • Patent number: D250455
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1978
    Assignee: Foxmohr Crafts, Inc.
    Inventor: James E. Mohrhauser
  • Patent number: D255912
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1978
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1980
    Assignee: Dura-Craft, Inc.
    Inventors: Milo G. Chapman, David E. Christie