Patents Assigned to Design Ideas, Ltd.
  • Decorative metal containers
    Patent number: 6398058
    Abstract: Containers made of metal wires of different gauges including upper and lower support wires connected by a sidewall, the sidewall being made up of a plurality of wires bent to form delicate, recognizable, decorative items. The items and support wires are connected such that a plurality of mutually supporting triangular frames are formed to brace, rigidify, and stabilize the shape of the wire container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Design Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventor: Jenna Walsh
  • Decorative paper holder
    Patent number: 6393668
    Abstract: A paper holder which includes a stock clip (e.g., a standard steel paper clip or an alligator clip) and a separate decorative portion which is attached thereto. The decorative portion is preferably made from the same material as the stock clip and is shaped to resemble an insect or bug. Optionally, the paper holder of the present invention may include an adhesive portion which allows the paper holder to be attached to a relatively flat surface. In addition, in an alternate embodiment, the stock clips is an integral part of the decorative portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Design Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jenna Olson, Christopher Hardy
  • Stackable boxes
    Patent number: 6202847
    Abstract: A box comprising a bottom, a pair of side walls, and a pair of end walls is stackable due to the shape of the end walls and their interaction with the bottom of the box. The end walls include parallel, upwardly directed arches flanked by flat surfaces which prevent lateral relative movement of stacked boxes. Notching the bottom to receive the end walls such that they grip the bottom prevents longitudinal relative movement of the stacked boxes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Design Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher Hardy, Jason Walsh
  • Foldable, unitary stamped metal candle holder having decorative cutouts
    Patent number: 6179437
    Abstract: A unitary metal candle holder including a base and a plurality of panels integrally hinged to the base by a plurality of straps. The panels, which are shaped to simulate thematic scenes, may be folded by hand and remain upright without additional reinforcement. A retail consumer may purchase the candle holder in its flat, unfolded state, and mail it in a flat envelope to, for example, a gift recipient who, as the end user, folds the panels and uses the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Design Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher Hardy, David Maxwell, Emily Vassos
  • Mesh cart
    Patent number: D436239
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: Design Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventor: Jason Walsh
  • Candle holder
    Patent number: D436415
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Assignee: Design Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventor: Christopher Hardy
  • Wall file
    Patent number: D437354
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: Design Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventor: Mina Andujar
  • Stand
    Patent number: D438402
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: Design Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventor: Jason Walsh
  • Candle holder
    Patent number: D447256
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Design Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventor: Ristomatti Ratia
  • Mesh container
    Patent number: D449074
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Design Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventor: Mina Andujar
  • Mesh drawer organizer
    Patent number: D450453
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: Design Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventor: Mina Andujar
  • Mesh baskets and frame
    Patent number: D450481
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: Design Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventor: R. Neal Post
  • Mesh basket
    Patent number: D451675
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Design Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher Hardy, Richard Kromer
  • Mesh file drawer
    Patent number: D453027
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Assignee: Design Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventor: Mina Andujar
  • Mesh storage unit
    Patent number: D455292
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: Design Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher Hardy, Jason Schultz
  • Drawer organizer
    Patent number: D433709
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Assignee: Design Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventor: Christopher Hardy
  • Organizer
    Patent number: D433711
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Assignee: Design Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventor: Mina Andujar
  • Sorter
    Patent number: D433712
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Assignee: Design Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventor: Jason Walsh
  • Drawer organizer
    Patent number: D434074
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: Design Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventor: Christopher Hardy
  • Shower caddy
    Patent number: D434257
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Design Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventor: Mina Andujar