Patents by Inventor Barbara A. Sayers

Barbara A. Sayers 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: 6501643
    Abstract: A carrying case (either a soft case or a hard case) is taught that includes a section or compartment for receiving a personal digital assistant device that allows for access to the controls in view of the display without removing the device from the carrying case when the case is opened. Additionally, the carrying case is provided with a second compartment independent of the section or compartment for receiving the personal digital assistant device. The second compartment is adapted to receive an ancillary device such that when a user desires to use the ancillary device, the user removes the ancillary device from its compartment and also removes the personal digital assistant from its compartment and interconnects the two to allow for operation of the ancillary device. However, when the user desires to use the personal digital assistant alone, it is only necessary to open the carrying case and operate the personal digital assistant without having to remove it from the carrying case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Barbara A. Sayers, John A. Olenick
  • Patent number: 6443306
    Abstract: A storage case for small format memory cards is taught which utilizes those sections of known and existing computer furniture specifically designed to receive compact disc jewel cases to thereby allow for more reliable storage of small format memory cards. The storage case includes a compact disc jewel case without a disc retaining mechanism therein. A foam insert resides within the compact disc jewel case and has at least one precut cut-out section therein which is removable to provide at least one space in the foam insert to receive a small format memory card. The jewel case is preferably formed from a clear plastic material and there is preferably an insert sheet adapted to be retained proximate to a front wall of the jewel case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Peter Davies, Donald J. Appleton, Jeffery T. Matteson, Barbara A. Sayers