Patents by Inventor Cheryl Krieger
Cheryl Krieger 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).
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Publication number: 20240133004Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to alloys, and in particular, to iron alloys.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2021Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Kevin Laws, Patrick Lars Joseph Conway, Lori Cheryl Bassman, Jackson Baker, Catherine Holland Frank, Douglas Anderson Raigosa, Stephanie Blankley, Natalie Rachel Krieger
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Patent number: 10456759Abstract: A mixing and paint-making device and method for making paint are described. Embodiments of the paint-making device include a first and second palette hingedly coupled to a base. The base includes a paint pot shaking component configured to agitate and/or translate a paint pot. The paint pot shaking component includes a series of gears and pistons that interact to produce a shaking motion for a paint pot coupled to the paint pot shaking component. In one embodiment, the paint pot shaking component includes a crank gear adjacent a combination gear that contacts a slide crankshaft. The slide crankshaft is coupled to a slide crank arm that is secured by slide bracket coupled to the base. A paint pot harness holds a paint pot during agitation and moves in an upward and downward motion corresponding to the motion of the slide crank arm.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2017Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Crayola LLCInventors: Robert Henry, Cheryl Krieger, James Allen
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Patent number: 9982385Abstract: The present invention provides methods for chemically embossing and debossing fabric. A composition comprising polyvinyl alcohol is applied to fabric in the shape of a design, and the fabric is dried. Upon the fabric drying, the surface of the fabric is embossed and/or debossed in the shape of the design. In particular embodiments, the composition comprises polyvinyl alcohol that is at least about 90% hydrolyzed. A kit for embossing and/or debossing fabric includes a composition comprising polyvinyl alcohol inside of a container, and one or more applicators.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2016Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: CRAYOLA LLCInventors: Cheryl Krieger, Veronica A. Pinto
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Publication number: 20180028989Abstract: A mixing and paint-making device and method for making paint are described. Embodiments of the paint-making device include a first and second palette hingedly coupled to a base. The base includes a paint pot shaking component configured to agitate and/or translate a paint pot. The paint pot shaking component includes a series of gears and pistons that interact to produce a shaking motion for a paint pot coupled to the paint pot shaking component. In one embodiment, the paint pot shaking component includes a crank gear adjacent a combination gear that contacts a slide crankshaft. The slide crankshaft is coupled to a slide crank arm that is secured by slide bracket coupled to the base. A paint pot harness holds a paint pot during agitation and moves in an upward and downward motion corresponding to the motion of the slide crank arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Robert Henry, Cheryl Krieger, James Allen
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Patent number: 9822257Abstract: The present invention provides dissolvable films for customizing art materials, such as inks, paints, and modeling doughs. The invention also provides methods and kits for delivering artistic effects to art materials. The dissolvable films comprise one or more cellulose compounds, propylene glycol, glycerin, and one or more artistic components. The dissolvable film imparts an artistic effect following administration of the film to the art material. In exemplary embodiments, the artistic components of the film comprise one or more colorants which provide a coloring effect. A kit for delivering one or more artistic effects to an art material includes dissolvable films of various colors and shapes, and one or more art materials, such as ink, paint, or modeling dough.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2012Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Crayola LLCInventors: Elizabeth Rieland, Leena Vadaketh, Cheryl Krieger, Eric Shuler
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Patent number: 9808777Abstract: A mixing and paint-making device and method for making paint are described. Embodiments of the paint-making device include a first and second palette hingedly coupled to a base. The base includes a paint pot shaking component configured to agitate and/or translate a paint pot. The paint pot shaking component includes a series of gears and pistons that interact to produce a shaking motion for a paint pot coupled to the paint pot shaking component. In one embodiment, the paint pot shaking component includes a crank gear adjacent a combination gear that contacts a slide crankshaft. The slide crankshaft is coupled to a slide crank arm that is secured by slide bracket coupled to the base. A paint pot harness holds a paint pot during agitation and moves in an upward and downward motion corresponding to the motion of the slide crank arm.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Crayola, LLCInventors: Robert Henry, Cheryl Krieger, James Allen
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Patent number: 9593443Abstract: The present invention provides methods for chemically embossing and debossing fabric. A composition comprising polyvinyl alcohol is applied to fabric in the shape of a design, and the fabric is dried. Upon the fabric drying, the surface of the fabric is embossed and/or debossed in the shape of the design. In particular embodiments, the composition comprises polyvinyl alcohol that is at least about 90% hydrolyzed. A kit for embossing and/or debossing fabric includes a composition comprising polyvinyl alcohol inside of a container, and one or more applicators.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2013Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Crayola LLCInventors: Cheryl Krieger, Veronica A. Pinto
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Publication number: 20170009397Abstract: The present invention provides methods for chemically embossing and debossing fabric. A composition comprising polyvinyl alcohol is applied to fabric in the shape of a design, and the fabric is dried. Upon the fabric drying, the surface of the fabric is embossed and/or debossed in the shape of the design. In particular embodiments, the composition comprises polyvinyl alcohol that is at least about 90% hydrolyzed. A kit for embossing and/or debossing fabric includes a composition comprising polyvinyl alcohol inside of a container, and one or more applicators.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: Crayola LLCInventors: Cheryl KRIEGER, Veronica A. PINTO
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Publication number: 20150231580Abstract: A mixing and paint-making device and method for making paint are described. Embodiments of the paint-making device include a first and second palette hingedly coupled to a base. The base includes a paint pot shaking component configured to agitate and/or translate a paint pot. The paint pot shaking component includes a series of gears and pistons that interact to produce a shaking motion for a paint pot coupled to the paint pot shaking component. In one embodiment, the paint pot shaking component includes a crank gear adjacent a combination gear that contacts a slide crankshaft. The slide crankshaft is coupled to a slide crank arm that is secured by slide bracket coupled to the base. A paint pot harness holds a paint pot during agitation and moves in an upward and downward motion corresponding to the motion of the slide crank arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Robert Henry, Cheryl Krieger, James Allen
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Publication number: 20150175810Abstract: The present invention provides dissolvable films for customizing art materials, such as inks, paints, and modeling doughs. The invention also provides methods and kits for delivering artistic effects to art materials. The dissolvable films comprise one or more cellulose compounds, propylene glycol, glycerin, and one or more artistic components. The dissolvable film imparts an artistic effect following administration of the film to the art material. In exemplary embodiments, the artistic components of the film comprise one or more colorants which provide a coloring effect. A kit for delivering one or more artistic effects to an art material includes dissolvable films of various colors and shapes, and one or more art materials, such as ink, paint, or modeling dough.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2012Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: Crayola, LLCInventors: Elizabeth Rieland, Leena Vadaketh, Cheryl Krieger, Eric Shuler
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Publication number: 20140144795Abstract: The present invention provides methods for chemically embossing and debossing fabric. A composition comprising polyvinyl alcohol is applied to fabric in the shape of a design, and the fabric is dried. Upon the fabric drying, the surface of the fabric is embossed and/or debossed in the shape of the design. In particular embodiments, the composition comprises polyvinyl alcohol that is at least about 90% hydrolyzed. A kit for embossing and/or debossing fabric includes a composition comprising polyvinyl alcohol inside of a container, and one or more applicators.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2013Publication date: May 29, 2014Inventors: Cheryl Krieger, Veronica A. Pinto
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Patent number: 7521112Abstract: The present invention is a system for hiding and later revealing a hidden layer. The system includes a substrate and applicator. As the user moves the applicator around the substrate, a coating is rendered transparent to reveal a hidden layer under the pattern of the user's movement of the applicator. The system comprises a substrate at least partially coated with a generally opaque coating that reacts with an eradicator fluid. A preferred coating as applied to the substrate comprises 20-80 wt % water, 0-3 wt % defoamer, 0-3 wt % surfactant, 0-5 wt % wetting agent, 1-25 wt % colorant, 1-60 wt % resin, and 0-4 wt % preservatives. A preferred reducing fluid in such case comprises 30-95 wt % water, 1-5 wt % pH adjuster, 5-15 wt % reducing agent, 0-5 wt % surfactant, and 2-10 wt % buffer.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2004Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: Crayola LLCInventors: Jie Li, Cheryl Krieger, Arthur N. Urbanski, Craig Skinner, Karl Guyler, Stephen D. Glasscock
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Publication number: 20050287356Abstract: The present invention is a system for hiding and later revealing a hidden layer. The system includes a substrate and applicator. As the user moves the applicator around the substrate, a coating is rendered transparent to reveal a hidden layer under the pattern of the user's movement of the applicator. The system comprises a substrate at least partially coated with a generally opaque coating that reacts with an eradicator fluid. A preferred coating as applied to the substrate comprises 20-80 wt % water, 0-3 wt % defoamer, 0-3 wt % surfactant, 0-5 wt % wetting agent, 1-25 wt % colorant, 1-60 wt % resin, and 0-4 wt % preservatives. A preferred reducing fluid in such case comprises 30-95 wt % water, 1-5 wt % pH adjuster, 5-15 wt % reducing agent, 0-5 wt % surfactant, and 2-10 wt % buffer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2004Publication date: December 29, 2005Inventors: Jie Li, Cheryl Krieger, Arthur Urbanski, Craig Skinner, Karl Guyler, Stephen Glasscock
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Patent number: 5492558Abstract: A multiple coloring composition system is disclosed wherein the coloring effect of a first undercolor coloring composition is changed upon treatment with a second coloring composition, once the second coloring composition has been deposited over the undercolor coloring composition.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 1994Date of Patent: February 20, 1996Assignee: Binney & Smith Inc.Inventors: Richard E. Miller, Cheryl Krieger