Patents by Inventor Barbara Jean Vinecombe

Barbara Jean Vinecombe 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: 9640091
    Abstract: An article such as a greeting card (10) comprising a sheet (11) defining at least one central portion (16) and at least one versatile portion (18) connected together via at least one fold (20). The central portion (16) has two opposing edges (26, 28) adapted to be drawn together to create a three-dimensional form. The fold (20) is located at a junction of the central portion (16) and versatile portion (18). These portions (16, 18) are foldably connected together whereby the versatile portion (18) can be folded and adapted for location adjacent to or at an angle to the three-dimensional form, and may be secured at that location. The greeting card (10) may further comprise numerous engagement means (30, 32), apertures (38) and cords (39). The greeting card (10) can be delivered in a collapsed condition and can be readily assembled into a three-dimensional form revealing the ingenuity of the card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Inventor: Barbara Jean Vinecombe
  • Publication number: 20130302540
    Abstract: An article such as a greeting card (10) comprising a sheet (11) defining at least one central portion (16) and at least one versatile portion (18) connected together via at least one fold (20). The central portion (16) has two opposing edges (26, 28) adapted to be drawn together to create a three-dimensional form. The fold (20) is located at a junction of the central portion (16) and versatile portion (18). These portions (16, 18) are foldably connected together whereby the versatile portion (18) can be folded and adapted for location adjacent to or at an angle to the three-dimensional form, and may be secured at that location. The greeting card (10) may further comprise numerous engagement means (30, 32), apertures (38) and cords (39). The greeting card (10) can be delivered in a collapsed condition and can be readily assembled into a three-dimensional form revealing the ingenuity of the card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventor: Barbara Jean Vinecombe
  • Patent number: 8252391
    Abstract: An article such as a greeting card (10) comprising a sheet (11) defining a first portion (16) and a second portion (18) connected together. The first portion (16) is adapted for erection into a three-dimensional form and the second portion (18) is adapted for location adjacent the three-dimensional form. The first and second portions (16, 18) are foldably connected together, whereby the second portion (18) can be folded into the location adjacent the three-dimensional form and secured at that location. The first portion (16) has two opposed edges (26, 28) adapted to be drawn together to create the three-dimensional form. The greeting card (10) can be delivered in a collapsed condition to an intended recipient in ways similar to conventional cards and can be readily assembled into a three-dimensional form to create interest and facilitate display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Inventor: Barbara Jean Vinecombe
  • Publication number: 20080171173
    Abstract: An article such as a greeting card (10) comprising a sheet (11) defining a first portion (16) and a second portion (18) connected together. The first portion (16) is adapted for erection into a three-dimensional form and the second portion (18) is adapted for location adjacent the three-dimensional form. The first and second portions (16, 18) are foldably connected together, whereby the second portion (18) can be folded into the location adjacent the three-dimensional form and secured at that location. The first portion (16) has two opposed edges (26, 28) adapted to be drawn together to create the three-dimensional form. The greeting card (10) can be delivered in a collapsed condition to an intended recipient in ways similar to conventional cards and can be readily assembled into a three-dimensional form to create interest and facilitate display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventor: Barbara Jean Vinecombe