Patents by Inventor Cathy A. Lynn

Cathy A. Lynn 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: 20090171881
    Abstract: A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product for managing a lesson learned through a client application. A lesson learned is information describing a task associated with a project. A rating value for the lesson learned is identified using a predefined level matrix. A workflow notification process is generated to address the lesson learned using a notification manager. The lesson learned is monitored throughout the duration of a project.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Cathy Lynn Gilliam, Jo Ann Herndon
  • Publication number: 20090145014
    Abstract: An identification device for use on a container, comprising an identifying marker, a base magnet attached to said identifying marker, an attachment magnet adapted to be attracted to said base magnet wherein the overall energy density of said base magnet and said attachment magnet is sufficient to attach said identification device to said container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Cathy Lynn Homes, Margaret Ann Munoz
  • Patent number: 6749672
    Abstract: A scenting device for use with airflow conduits. The scenting device has a porous first member enclosed at a periphery thereof by a frame. A mounting means is used to removably yet securely attach the scenting device to an air filter or ventilation cover in existing heating, ventilating, air conditioning systems in addition to use with hair dryers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Inventor: Cathy A. Lynn
  • Publication number: 20020157540
    Abstract: A scenting device for use with airflow conduits. The scenting device has a porous first member enclosed at a periphery thereof by a frame. A mounting means is used to removably yet securely attach the scenting device to an air filter or ventilation cover in existing heating, ventilating, air conditioning systems in addition to use with hair dryers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventor: Cathy A. Lynn
  • Patent number: 5730818
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for affixing a fastener to the garment side of an absorbent article having a profiled shape, especially an absorbent article that is thicker in the center than at the ends. The method involves placing a fastener with its pressure sensitive adhesive surface adjacent the garment side of the absorbent article, and applying pressure to adhere the pressure sensitive adhesive surface to the garment side of the absorbent article while the absorbent article and the fastener are between a compressible component and an anvil surface. The apparatus comprises a compressible component comprising a surface with a plurality of compressible, resilient elements projecting therefrom in a direction toward an anvil surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Cathy Lynn Isakson