Patents by Inventor Christi O'Connor

Christi O'Connor 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: 20140166213
    Abstract: A shared space divider provides privacy on surfaces. The shared space divider comprises a hub that is placed on a portion of a surface, and at least one partitioning structure coupled to a portion of the hub. The at least one partitioning structure comprises a separator configured to partition the surface into two or more sections. The separator has a ribbon structure, an accordion structure, or a fan structure. The at least one partitioning structure is configured to extend from and retract into or, alternatively, fold out from and fold into the hub. In some embodiments, the shared space divider comprises at least one container for holding items commonly found on the surface. In other embodiments, the shared space divider comprises a clip for attaching to documents. Yet, in other embodiments, images such as advertisements are displayed on at least one of the separator and the hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventor: Christi O'Connor
  • Patent number: 8695250
    Abstract: A shared space divider provides privacy on surfaces. The shared space divider comprises a hub that is placed on a portion of a surface, and at least one partitioning structure coupled to a portion of the hub. The at least one partitioning structure comprises a separator configured to partition the surface into two or more sections. The separator has a ribbon structure, an accordion structure, or a fan structure. The at least one partitioning structure is configured to extend from and retract into or, alternatively, fold out from and fold into the hub. In some embodiments, the shared space divider comprises at least one container for holding items commonly found on the surface. In other embodiments, the shared space divider comprises a clip for attaching to documents. Yet, in other embodiments, images such as advertisements are displayed on at least one of the separator and the hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Inventor: Christi O'Connor
  • Publication number: 20090090075
    Abstract: A shared space divider provides privacy on surfaces. The shared space divider comprises a hub that is placed on a portion of a surface, and at least one partitioning structure coupled to a portion of the hub. The at least one partitioning structure comprises a separator configured to partition the surface into two or more sections. The separator has a ribbon structure, an accordion structure, or a fan structure. The at least one partitioning structure is configured to extend from and retract into or, alternatively, fold out from and fold into the hub. In some embodiments, the shared space divider comprises at least one container for holding items commonly found on the surface. In other embodiments, the shared space divider comprises a clip for attaching to documents. Yet, in other embodiments, images such as advertisements are displayed on at least one of the separator and the hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventor: Christi O'Connor
  • Patent number: D508777
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventors: Michelle A. Kampel, Christie O. Cetnarski
  • Patent number: D509363
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventors: Michelle A. Kampel, Christie O. Cetnarski
  • Patent number: D509962
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventors: Michelle A. Kampel, Christie O. Cetnarski
  • Patent number: D510192
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventors: Michelle A. Kampel, Christie O. Cetnarski
  • Patent number: D510811
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventors: Michelle A. Kampel, Christie O. Cetnarski
  • Patent number: D513129
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventors: Michelle A. Kampel, Christie O. Cetnarski
  • Patent number: D513883
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventors: Michelle A. Kampel, Christie O. Cetnarski
  • Patent number: D514329
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventors: Michelle A. Kampel, Christie O. Cetnarski
  • Patent number: D557017
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventors: Michelle A. Kampel, Christie O. Cetnarski