Patents by Inventor Barbara Erekson

Barbara Erekson 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: 7931169
    Abstract: A dispenser having a first member rotatably engaging a second member to form a cavity from which sheets such as flat bags may be dispensed via a lineal aperture and a sheet-guiding member extending from the first member into the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Inventor: Barbara Erekson
  • Publication number: 20080190955
    Abstract: A dispenser having a first member rotatably engaging a second member to form a cavity from which sheets such as flat bags may be dispensed via a lineal aperture and a sheet-guiding member extending from the first member into the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Barbara Erekson
  • Publication number: 20070055213
    Abstract: A system for disposal of feminine hygiene products includes a dispenser with a dispensing opening and an inner cavity. A bag is disposed within the inner cavity, and sized to hold a feminine hygiene product. In one embodiment, the system also includes the feminine hygiene product. The bag may include a closeable portion for enclosing the feminine hygiene product within the bag. A method of protecting against contamination from a feminine hygiene product includes providing a soiled feminine hygiene product, providing a liquid proof bag sized to enclose the soiled feminine hygiene product, inserting the soiled feminine hygiene product into the bag, and closing the bag to enclose the soiled feminine hygiene product inside the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventor: Barbara Erekson
  • Patent number: D574719
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Inventor: Barbara Erekson
  • Patent number: D581709
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Inventor: Barbara Erekson