Patents by Inventor Christine Plantan

Christine Plantan 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: 20070158938
    Abstract: A file folder system is disclosed which allows the manufacturer to display indicia information (such as source indicia, such as a trademark) to the folder without detracting from the utility of the folder itself. Several embodiments are disclosed include a notch in one folder panel which creates a window in the other panel where the indicia in imprinted. In another embodiment, one panel is punched through to reveal portions of the other panel. These apertures are formed in the pattern of the desired indicia, so that the user can determine if there are contents in the folder and simultaneously, the indicia is permanently displayed without obstructing the use of the folder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: Smead Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Michael Lasky, Christine Plantan
  • Publication number: 20060208043
    Abstract: A carrier system for transport of folders, binder and the like is disclosed. One embodiment includes a soft web which encompasses the binder/folder and has attachment handles which allows the binder/folder to be transported without integral handles. In another embodiment a substantially rigid material defines a pocket to receive a folder/binder. In a further embodiment the folder/binder is outfitted which attachment points for receiving removable handles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Applicant: russell+hazel
    Inventor: Christine Plantan