Patents Assigned to Sanford Corporation
  • Patent number: 5897264
    Abstract: An improved marker tip for use in a writing instrument and being of the general type formed of a fibrous and porous material. The tip has a generally elongated body of circular cross section and includes conically-shaped marker surfaces on each of its ends. The converging end of each conically-shaped marker surface is positioned slightly off-center with respect to a central axis of the tip such that each marker surface is comprised of a variety of radial marker widths as well as a writing point. All such radial marker widths are inclined at equal angles with respect to the central axis such that the marker tip, and associated writing instrument, may be held at a single angle with respect to a marking surface when drawing lines of varying widths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Assignee: Sanford Corporation
    Inventor: Rodney J. Baudino
  • Patent number: 5743414
    Abstract: A board edging system for cork, dry erase and other board consisting of an endless ring of rubber or rubber-like material which, when stretched to fit around the edges of a board, functions to hold the board together as a unit and, by reason of an internal channel, provides an anchor support for markers and other attachments along any edge of the board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Assignee: Sanford Corporation
    Inventor: Rodney Jay Baudino
  • Patent number: 5497558
    Abstract: A drafting instrument is disclosed that functions as a protractor, compass, T-square and ruler. The instrument is especially adaptable for use on dry erase boards, chalkboards and tables Apertures disposed in the ruler portion of the instrument accommodate pen tips and facilitate the drawing of arcs, circles and parallel lines. The preferred embodiment of the instrument is two-piece with a uni-body instrument and a suction cup pivotally attached to the underside thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1996
    Assignee: Sanford Corporation
    Inventor: Michael J. Wagner
  • Patent number: 5467893
    Abstract: An improved container assembly for the storage and dispensing of pre-moistened towelettes is provided. The assembly includes a container and a multi-function cap. The cap matably engages the upper end of the container and further provides an additional storage area for the storage and retention of partially used towelettes. The cap also provides a relatively airtight seal to keep the towelettes moist and prevent them from prematurely drying out. A flexibly web in the cap enables the towelettes, connected to one another by perforations, to be pulled through the web of the cap. An individual towelette is separated from the roll with a sharp jerk or tub which tears the towelette along the perforation and leaves the remaining towelette extending partially through the web. An area underneath the top closure member of the cap and the web provides a sealed area for the storage of partially used towelettes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: Sanford Corporation
    Inventors: Henry J. Landis, II, Russel J. Landis
  • Patent number: 5432973
    Abstract: A combined eraser and marker product which comprise an eraser system especially adapted for erasing stubborn dry erase marks on white boards having a first erasing medium for removing recently applied markings, such as a pile fabric, and a second erasing medium for removing stubborn dry erase marks, such as Velcro, the eraser further having storage capacity for up to three markers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1995
    Assignee: Sanford Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Wagner, Rodney J. Baudino
  • Patent number: 4991712
    Abstract: A desk organizer for office supplies including first and second sidewalls joined at their common ends and an endwall connecting opposite ends of the first and second sidewall. The desk organizer also includes a bottom wall and means for dividing the organizer into a plurality of successive bins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: Sanford Corporation
    Inventor: Michael J. Wagner
  • Patent number: D323353
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1992
    Assignee: Sanford Corporation
    Inventor: Michael J. Wagner
  • Patent number: D345311
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Assignee: Sanford Corporation
    Inventor: Michael J. Wagner
  • Patent number: D360790
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1995
    Assignee: Sanford Corporation
    Inventors: Henry J. Landis, II, Russel J. Landis
  • Patent number: D362683
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1995
    Assignee: Sanford Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Wagner, Rodney J. Baudino
  • Patent number: D414201
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Sanford Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Larson, Herbert Caderas, Gary Keele
  • Patent number: D414807
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Assignee: Sanford Corporation
    Inventors: Rodney J. Baudino, Brian F. Larson