Patents by Inventor Abby J. Howes

Abby J. Howes 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: 7726695
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cover for a book having a wire concealment feature incorporated therein. The cover of the present invention generally comprises a front panel, a rear panel attached to and extending from the front panel, and a middle panel that extends from the opposite side of the rear panel. The inwardly facing surface of the front panel includes an elongated tab attached to or integral with its inner edge, with the tab including a longitudinally extending series of holes formed therethrough. A coiled wire passes through the holes formed through the tab, and a book is also attached to the coiled wire thereby interconnecting the book to the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventor: Abby J. Howes
  • Patent number: D501220
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Abby J. Howes, Timothy B. Kesselring
  • Patent number: D501221
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Abby J. Howes, Timothy B. Kesselring
  • Patent number: D506220
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Abby J. Howes, Timothy B. Kesselring
  • Patent number: D509244
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Abby J. Howes, Timothy B. Kesselring
  • Patent number: D510749
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Abby J. Howes, Timothy B. Kesselring