Patents by Inventor Barbara A. Bennett

Barbara A. Bennett 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).

  • Glitter alternative
    Patent number: 12227025
    Abstract: A sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to glitter includes a plurality of foil flecks adhered to consumer paper products to provide shine and sparkle and emulate traditional glitter. A consumer paper product, such as a greeting card, and a transfer foil are run through a foil press having a patterned die with a pattern thereon. A plurality of foil flecks are transferred from the foil using the die press and are affixed to the consumer paper product to add sparkle and visual interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Hallmark Cards, Incorporated
    Inventors: Barbara A. Bennett, Ricky D. Eisel, Laura A. Haverkamp
  • GLITTER ALTERNATIVE
    Publication number: 20240109363
    Abstract: A sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to glitter includes a plurality of foil flecks adhered to consumer paper products to provide shine and sparkle and emulate traditional glitter. A consumer paper product, such as a greeting card, and a transfer foil are run through a foil press having a patterned die with a pattern thereon. A plurality of foil flecks are transferred from the foil using the die press and are affixed to the consumer paper product to add sparkle and visual interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Barbara A. Bennett, Ricky D. Eisel, Laura A. Haverkamp
  • Card with surface ornamentation
    Patent number: D1092617
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2025
    Assignee: Hallmark Cards, Incorporated
    Inventor: Barbara A. Bennett