Patents by Inventor Andrew N. Riad

Andrew N. Riad 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: 10125450
    Abstract: A method for matching pairs of socks includes engaging a first sock with a channel defined within a sock engaging assembly. The sock engaging assembly is defined about a basket. The method including inserting a second sock into the first sock and pushing the matched pair of socks through the channel into the basket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: CREATESMART LLC
    Inventor: Andrew N. Riad
  • Publication number: 20180100264
    Abstract: A method for matching pairs of socks includes engaging a first sock with a channel defined within a sock engaging assembly. The sock engaging assembly is defined about a basket. The method including inserting a second sock into the first sock and pushing the matched pair of socks through the channel into the basket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventor: Andrew N. Riad
  • Patent number: 8689974
    Abstract: An article sorting apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a container having a bottom and a longitudinally extending sidewall extending therefrom and a panel positioned proximal the container. The panel includes a cylindrically shaped shoulder extending therefrom and that defines a channel in alignment with the shoulder and that extends through the panel for allowing pass-through of a matched pair of socks. The cylindrically shaped shoulder is configured for receiving an open end of a first sock. A second sock is positioned proximal the first sock and inserted into and through a respective channel and disposed into the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: CreateSmart, LLC
    Inventor: Andrew N. Riad
  • Publication number: 20130092569
    Abstract: A sock sorting apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a basket for containing socks and a sock engaging assembly carried by the basket. The sock engaging assembly includes a channel through which a first sock is engaged at a periphery thereof, and a second sock is inserted into engagement with the first sock and ingressed through the channel into the basket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventor: Andrew N. Riad
  • Publication number: 20130015087
    Abstract: An article sorting apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a container having a bottom and a longitudinally extending sidewall extending therefrom and a panel positioned proximal the container. The panel includes a cylindrically shaped shoulder extending therefrom and that defines a channel in alignment with the shoulder and that extends through the panel for allowing pass-through of a matched pair of socks. The cylindrically shaped shoulder is configured for receiving an open end of a first sock. A second sock is positioned proximal the first sock and inserted into and through a respective channel and disposed into the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventor: Andrew N. Riad