Patents by Inventor Beth A. Harley

Beth A. Harley 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: 5799791
    Abstract: Invention relates to a portable and display carrying case for receiving, displaying an transporting a plurality of collectable items, such as the popular Beanie Babies, and related accessories. The case comprises a pair of outer members, preferably rectangular in shape, hingedly secured along one pair of complementary edges, and a center inner panel member configured to nest between the outer members. The inner panel member is provided with an array of elastic-type straps secured at their respective ends to the inner panel member, to receive the items, and includes a corresponding array of collapsible boxes for securing the accessories. Fastening members are provided to secure the outer members together, such as a zipper, about the periphery thereof to form a closed carrying case. Finally, a handle may be included along the periphery of the case for easily transporting the Beanie Babies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Inventor: Beth A. Harley