Patents by Inventor Barbara Ryan

Barbara Ryan 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).

  • Publication number: 20050140133
    Abstract: A picture storybook including a plurality of pages and illustrations. The illustrations include depictions of a character and/or a product available for purchase from a retail store.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2003
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Applicant: Sears Brands LLC
    Inventor: Barbara Ryan
  • Publication number: 20050055272
    Abstract: A retail store develops a marketing incentive program and distributes different types of benefits to consumers in the program. One benefit the retail store can distribute is a recurring cash value benefit to the consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Applicant: Sears Brands LLC
    Inventors: Barbara Ryan, Gary Van Prooyen
  • Publication number: 20020116850
    Abstract: A system for displaying and storing sheets including printed information thereon, as well as the components of the system separately. The system includes a plurality of relatively rigid sheets with the printed information thereon, a mounting fixture for displaying at least one sheet, and a hanging bar for storing the sheets not being used. Specifically, the mounting fixture includes an elongated bar, means for attaching the elongated bar to a wall, and a plurality of hooks. The hanging bar includes a rod, an upper hook configured for hanging the bar upon a pole, and at least two generally S-shaped hooks attached to the rod. The S-shaped hooks are designed to receive the sheets not being displayed. The printed information may include word puzzles, rebuses, gramograms, doodles, etc. If the information is a type of puzzle, a separate answer key is also preferably provided as part of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventor: Barbara Ryan