Patents by Inventor Carolyn Courville

Carolyn Courville 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).

  • Shoe with interchangeable vamp and base
    Patent number: 7698834
    Abstract: Disclosed is a shoe system comprising an interchangeable shoe base and vamp. The shoe base has a rim piece on the outer edge of the shoe base that interlocks with a protruding lip on the outer edge of the vamp except in the toe area, where the rim piece and vamp abut one another rather than interlocking, allowing the interchangeable vamp to have a closed toe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Inventor: Carolyn Courville
  • Eyeglasses temple piece with integrated interchangeable retaining strap
    Patent number: 7581834
    Abstract: An eyeglasses temple piece has an integrated retaining strap that can be interchanged as needed to complement the wearer's attire. The retaining strap is connected to the earpiece end of the temple piece by inserting the retaining strap into a passage in the interior of the earpiece. A cap at each end of the retaining strap is urged into a cavity in the earpiece to secure the retaining strap to the temple piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventor: Carolyn Courville