Patents by Inventor Catherine V. Smith

Catherine V. Smith 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: 20080060136
    Abstract: An anchor pin 18 shown full view FIG. 6 a device designed for securing bed skirts 23 from slipping and sliding off of the box spring 17 and hanging down on the floor. The design of the anchor 18 with two long bent prongs 14 grips the fabric 23 and curves down inside the box spring 17 creating a locking position FIG. 5 for securing the skirt 23. The design of the heads 16 secure the prongs 14 tight against the fabric surface 24 of the bed skirt 23 keeping the skirt within the boundaries of the box spring 17 The anchor 18 is preferably made from a rigid material such as steel or other metals and could be plastic resins and or particularly a fiber reinforced plastic or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventor: Catherine V. Smith
  • Patent number: 6014822
    Abstract: A foot cover insert (1) adapted to be slid over a wearer's foot (2) and to cover the instep and sides of the foot for keeping feet inside straps (3) of sandal shoes (4). The foot cover insert having an upper (5) consisting of a clear, smooth, firm, pliable, vinyl material; and a flat sole (6) consisting of a thin cork material or a fabric material that has a heavy grain. The upper (5) and sole (6) joined together at their edges to form a tubular shaped member with an enlarged first opening (7) to permit the insert to be slid over the foot of the wearer, and an enlarged second opening (8) at the front of the tubular member. The insert (1) adapted to cover only the portion of the foot between the toes and the instep, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, wherein the foot cover insert (10 can be removed and placed in any type of sandal and give a smooth and perfect look to the foot hiding imperfections of the foot and keep the foot within the boundaries of the sandal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Inventor: Catherine V. Smith
  • Patent number: 5704082
    Abstract: A system for decorating the border of a bed having a box spring, the system being used with the box spring. The system includes an anchor with a substantially flat body with an upper surface and an underside surface, the underside surface having an adhesive material. At least two prongs protrude from the underside surface of the body, so that the anchor may be used to secure sections of fabric to the box spring. A section of decorative fabric that includes a substantially flat section and a ruffled section, is also used with the system, so that the prongs on the anchor may be inserted through the substantially flat section of the decorative fabric and into the box spring, and so that the adhesive material on the underside surface of the substantially flat body may adhere to the flat section of the decorative fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Inventor: Catherine V. Smith
  • Patent number: D535872
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Inventor: Catherine V. Smith