Patents by Inventor Carolyn McNeeley

Carolyn McNeeley 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: 20210356849
    Abstract: A projection system for projecting sewing patterns onto a surface comprises a vertical beam, a projector, and a cart. The vertical beam includes (a) a floor engaging portion at a bottom end and (b) a ceiling engaging portion at a top end, the ceiling engaging portion being vertically movable with respect to the floor engaging portion such that, when in use, the floor engaging portion and the ceiling engaging portion engage a floor and a ceiling, respectively, to anchor the projection system adjacent the surface. The projector is configured to receive data representing the sewing patterns and to project the sewing patterns. The cart is operably attached to the projector and slidably attached to the vertical beam, wherein sliding the cart vertically adjusts a height of the projector above the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Carolyn McNeeley, James Edward Szpak, Danwei Ye, Shawn Dellinger, Anthony DeMore, Stephen Caution, Daniel Karnadi, Steve Izen, David Rohler
  • Patent number: 9962012
    Abstract: A sleep device for newborns and infants that provides a separate but proximate sleep area near a caregiver or parent's bed and at the same level the caregiver is sleeping at for increased visibility of infant and easier access to the infant without the need for the parent to leave their own bed. The sleep device allows for more convenient access to the infant, better ability to soothe and comfort the infant thru close, yet safe contact, and easier access and egress to the adult bed. The sleep device can include a bumper that slopes downwardly in a direction from a rear bumper portion to a front bumper portion so that a rear side wall portion has a vertical height that is greater than a vertical height of a front side wall portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: HALO INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: William Schmid, Patrick Brown, William Rabbitt, Carolyn McNeeley
  • Publication number: 20160058510
    Abstract: A system for containing used surgical instruments, which includes an instrument container. The instrument container has outer and inner surfaces and a plurality of containment units disposed along the inner surface. The plurality of containment units each covers an area of the inner surface and each has restraints for holding at least one surgical instrument. The system also includes a decontaminant device having a foam sheet soaked with a disinfectant compound. The foam sheet has a surface area at least as large as the area of at least one of the plurality of containment units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Rebecca L. Blice, Patrick Brown, Jason Tilk, Carolyn McNeeley
  • Patent number: 7469480
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a laser liner that may be utilized in the craft of scrapbooking. The laser liner of the present invention may comprise an elongated arm and at least one moveably mounted laser. The elongated arm may have a substantially straight longitudinal edge in which a user may line up a piece of media against it. The moveably mounted laser may be adapted to travel longitudinally along at least a portion of the elongated arm, and when powered, projects a beam upon the media in an orientation perpendicular to the longitudinal edge of the elongated arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Nottingham-Spirk Design Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: John Nottingham, John Spirk, Patrick Brown, Robert Dorsey, Trevor Jackson, Carolyn McNeeley
  • Patent number: 7464631
    Abstract: Disclosed is a shape forming device for use with dies to provide cut, punched and embossed objects made from a variety of media. The shape forming device includes a housing that contains at least one pair of rollers oriented substantially parallel to one another, a power supply, electrically connected to the pair of rollers to drive their rotation so as to permit the feeding of a die between the rollers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Nottingham-Spirk Design Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: John Nottingham, John Spirk, Patrick Brown, Robert Dorsey, Trevor Jackson, Carolyn McNeeley
  • Publication number: 20060283302
    Abstract: Disclosed is a shape forming device for use with dies to provide cut, punched and embossed objects made from a variety of media. The shape forming device includes a housing that contains at least one pair of rollers oriented substantially parallel to one another, a power supply, electrically connected to the pair of rollers to drive their rotation so as to permit the. The shape former is adapted for use with at least one die having a template.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Applicant: Nottingham-Spirk Design Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: John Nottingham, John Spirk, Patrick Brown, Robert Dorsey, Trevor Jackson, Carolyn McNeeley
  • Publication number: 20060277774
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a laser liner that may be utilized in the craft of scrapbooking. The laser liner of the present invention may comprise an elongated arm and at least one moveably mounted laser. The elongated arm may have a substantially straight longitudinal edge in which a user may line up a piece of media against it. The moveably mounted laser may be adapted to travel longitudinally along at least a portion of the elongated arm, and when powered, projects a beam upon the media in an orientation perpendicular to the longitudinal edge of the elongated arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Applicant: Nottingham-Spirk Design Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: John Nottingham, John Spirk, Patrick Brown, Robert Dorsey, Trevor Jackson, Carolyn McNeeley
  • Publication number: 20060272520
    Abstract: Disclosed is a paper detailer including a housing and a pair of rollers. The housing supports the rollers to be substantially parallel to each other and to be rotatable. At least one of the pair of rollers includes a template. A power source, for example, a battery, is electrically or mechanically connected to the pair of rollers. A piece of paper or other media is rolled between the rollers roll transfer a pattern formed by the template into the piece of paper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Applicant: Nottingham-Spirk Design Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: John Nottingham, John Spirk, Patrick Brown, Robert Dorsey, Trevor Jackson, Carolyn McNeeley
  • Publication number: 20060211963
    Abstract: A hand-held massaging device for use with an associated soap bar includes a housing having a portion that is removably attached to the associated soap bar and an agitating assembly secured to the housing. The agitating assembly includes a motor and an agitating member operatively attached to the motor. The agitating member and the motor cooperate to transmit vibrations from the housing to the associated soap bar. In another embodiment, the hand-held massaging device includes a housing having an upper and a lower portion, the upper portion being rotatably mounted to the lower portion, the lower portion being removably attached to the associated soap bar, and an oscillating assembly secured to the housing. The oscillating assembly includes a motor and an oscillating member operatively attached to the motor. The oscillating member and the motor cooperate to impart an oscillatory motion to the associated bar soap relative to the upper portion of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Inventors: John Spirk, John Nottingham, Jay Tapper, Carolyn McNeeley, Patrick Brown, Charles Althoff
  • Publication number: 20060039835
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a scent dispenser is provided that includes a fan and a scent cartridge, the scent dispenser dispensing scent when a flow of air is directed over a fragrant or aromatic substance in the scent cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Applicant: Consumer Innovation Partners, LP
    Inventors: John Nottingham, John Spirk, Douglas Whitner, Marc Vitantonio, John Nottingham, Carolyn McNeeley, Sarah Nottingham Antonetti, Lindsey Tufts, Daniel Wanhainen
  • Publication number: 20060010625
    Abstract: A support tool for holding disposable pads and method of exfoliating or cleansing facial skin. The support tool includes a handle for supporting the pads during use, and a pad gripper system. A user of the cleansing system utilizes the pad gripper to either attach a disposable pad to the pad housing or to release a previously attached disposable pad. A method of exfoliating or cleansing facial skin includes attaching a disposable pad to a pad housing attached to a handle of a cleansing system by utilizing a grabbing/releasing means, moving the attached disposable pad over the facial skin with moderate pressure, and releasing the attached disposable pad from the pad housing by utilizing a grabbing/releasing means. A cleansing system package includes a cleansing device and a plurality of disposable pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventors: Jay Tapper, Charles Althoff, Patrick Brown, Carolyn McNeeley, Kadir Rahman, John Nottingham, John Spirk, William Babbs
  • Publication number: 20050006505
    Abstract: Three panel pyramid-type food graters are disclosed which include a center panel hingedly connected to right and left panels and whereby the right and left panels snap together to form the partial pyramid shape. The right and left panels may be snapped apart and the grater folded into a flat compact position for easy storage and merchandising. Further, both sides of each grating panel may easily be cleaned when the right and left panels are snapped apart. A cap is also provided which may provide extra stability to the structure when in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventors: Carolyn McNeeley, W. Hughes, Christine Beilstein, Dennis Jenkins
  • Publication number: 20050000847
    Abstract: A baked goods container is disclosed having an upright position adapted to contain a large baked goods item, the baked goods container including a plastic base and a removable lid. The base includes a first base portion adapted to accept the lid over the base, and a second base portion or divider which removably inserts into or onto the first base portion. When the baked goods container is in the “upright” position, the first and second base portions cooperate to form the base of the container to hold one type of baked goods, such as a typical sized cake or pie. When the baked goods container is in the flipped, inverted or “upside-down” position, the first and second base portions cooperate to hold different baked goods, such as cupcakes. The second base portion or divider is adapted to separate from the first base portion and rest upon a ridge or extensions in the lid to form a two level baked goods container which holds a plurality of baked goods on multiple support surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventor: Carolyn McNeeley
  • Patent number: D661581
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: The J.M. Smucker Company
    Inventors: Jason Kallenbach, Phillip M. Rosegrant, Jason Tilk, Carolyn McNeeley, Rebecca Hostetler