Patents by Inventor Craig Skinner
Craig Skinner 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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Patent number: 11840113Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a marker opening device comprising at least one plug remover, at least one nib remover, and/or at least one cartridge remover. Also provided herein is a method of disassembling a marker using the marker opening device, the disassembly of the marker allowing for separation of the recyclable and non-recyclable components thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2021Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: CRAYOLA LLCInventors: Richard B Kuiken, Craig Skinner
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Patent number: 11813887Abstract: The technology described herein relates to a system and device for saturating an absorbent wicking nib with colored ink supplied by an ink pad having a well configured to receive a portion of the sidewall of the nib. Different colors of ink can be transferred to different portions of the nib sidewall to result in a multicolor marker nib.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: CRAYOLA LLCInventors: Craig Skinner, Scott Collins, Richard Kuiken, Anthony P. Monzo, Jake Towne, Keith Allison
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Publication number: 20230027704Abstract: The technology described herein relates to a system and device for saturating an absorbent wicking nib with colored ink supplied by an ink pad having a well configured to receive a portion of the sidewall of the nib. Different colors of ink can be transferred to different portions of the nib sidewall to result in a multicolor marker nib.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2022Publication date: January 26, 2023Inventors: CRAIG SKINNER, SCOTT COLLINS, RICHARD KUIKEN, ANTHONY P. MONZO, JAKE TOWNE, KEITH ALLISON
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Patent number: 11472219Abstract: The technology described herein relates to a system and device for saturating an absorbent wicking nib with at least two inks transferred from at least two ink donor structures, to provide a multicolor marker nib. In aspects, a wicking nib device is configured to orient the saturated marking nibs of two different-colored, saturated marker nibs directly adjacent opposing side portions of a porous wicking nib, such that the porous wicking nib simultaneously wicks ink from both contacted marker nibs to create a dual-color marking nib. The wicking nib device may include an aperture for viewing the wicking action.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: CRAYOLA LLCInventors: Craig Skinner, Scott Collins, Richard Kuiken, Anthony P. Monzo, Jake Towne, Keith Allison
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Publication number: 20220227165Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a marker pixel wicking apparatus that allows a user to create dimensional pixelated art using a method of applying a colored ink marker directly onto the top white surface of a specifically designed substrate. The substrate has been molded specifically with an array of small vertical flat-topped cylinders covering nearly the entire surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2021Publication date: July 21, 2022Applicant: Crayola LLCInventors: Anthony P. Monzo, Craig Skinner
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Publication number: 20220176729Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a marker opening device comprising at least one plug remover, at least one nib remover, and/or at least one cartridge remover. Also provided herein is a method of disassembling a marker using the marker opening device, the disassembly of the marker allowing for separation of the recyclable and non-recyclable components thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2021Publication date: June 9, 2022Applicant: Crayola LLCInventors: Richard B. Kuiken, Craig Skinner
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Patent number: 11279165Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a multi-component nib structure and marking device for selectively generating primary marks and a secondary marks for lettering and shading. The marking device includes a multi-component nib structure, an ink source. The multi-component nib structure generally includes a first nib component, a second nib component, and optionally, a transfer component between the first nib component and the second nib component. In other aspects, the multi-component nib structure may allow lettering with different tones creating, for example, an ombre effect.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Crayola LLCInventors: Craig Skinner, Robert N. Amabile, Scott Collins, Jake Towne
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Publication number: 20210331513Abstract: The technology described herein relates to a system and device for saturating an absorbent wicking nib with at least two inks transferred from at least two ink donor structures, to provide a multicolor marker nib. In aspects, a wicking nib device is configured to orient the saturated marking nibs of two different-colored, saturated marker nibs directly adjacent opposing side portions of a porous wicking nib, such that the porous wicking nib simultaneously wicks ink from both contacted marker nibs to create a dual-color marking nib. The wicking nib device may include an aperture for viewing the wicking action.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Applicant: Crayola LLCInventors: Craig Skinner, Scott Collins, Richard Kuiken, Anthony P. Monzo, Jake Towne, Keith Allison
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Patent number: 11007813Abstract: An integrated highlighting marker includes a multi-component marker ink comprising a base colorant and a tinting colorant. The marking system also includes a highlighting component configured to transform the base colorant from a first colored state to a second colored state based on the tinting colorant. The highlighting component may be configured to transform the primary base colorant from a colored state to a transparent state to reveal the tinting colorant.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: CRAYOLA LLCInventor: Craig Skinner
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Publication number: 20210101404Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to a substrate having resist zones adjacent to non-resist zones on a first surface of the substrate that cooperate to define a “hidden” image. The non-resist zones are zones on the substrate that absorb a colored fluid such as ink applied using a marker and the like. The resist zones are zones on the substrate that do not absorb/repel the colored fluid from the substrate such that the colored fluid can be wiped off of the surface the resist zones. Once all the resist zones are cleaned off and the non-resist zones are colored in, the “hidden” image is revealed to a user. Aspects herein are also directed to kits that include, for example, a plurality of substrates that include the properties of the substrate described above, and one or more colored fluid delivery tools, and cleaning tools for wiping the colored fluid from the resist zones.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2020Publication date: April 8, 2021Inventors: Craig Skinner, Jake Towne, Anthony P. Monzo
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Publication number: 20200391538Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a multi-component nib structure and marking device for selectively generating primary marks and a secondary marks for lettering and shading. The marking device includes a multi-component nib structure, an ink source. The multi-component nib structure generally includes a first nib component, a second nib component, and optionally, a transfer component between the first nib component and the second nib component. In other aspects, the multi-component nib structure may allow lettering with different tones creating, for example, an ombre effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2020Publication date: December 17, 2020Inventors: Craig Skinner, Robert N. Amabile, Scott Collins, Jake Towne
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Patent number: 10688523Abstract: Aspects herein relate to an applicator wand that is configured to melt a solid marking material and apply the melted marking material onto a receiving medium. Aspects of the applicator wand include a heating and melting element enclosed within an external casing, a receiving compartment configured to receive one or more solid marking materials, and an applicator tip for applying the melted marking material onto a receiving medium to create a design, drawing, picture, sketch, and the like on the receiving medium.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2018Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Crayola LLCInventors: Craig Skinner, Douglas Brand, Scott Collins, Thomas R. Rau, Ramy Hanna, Gregory R. Nungester, Jennifer Weikel
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Patent number: 10471617Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to an apparatus and method for creating pixelated artwork composed of coloring element pixels. In some embodiments, a system converts the millions of pixels and colors of a digital image to a simplified color template with numbers assigned to particular colors. In one embodiment, a plastic grid is configured to cover the color template and receives crayons whose arrangement is determined by the numbers/colors of the color template.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Crayola LLCInventors: David Volzer, Douglas A. Brand, Craig Skinner
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Publication number: 20190329585Abstract: Provided is an integrated highlighting marker system. The marking system includes a multi-component marker ink comprising a base colorant and a tinting colorant. The marking system also includes a highlighting component configured to transform the base colorant from a first colored state to a second colored state based on the tinting colorant. The highlighting component may be configured to transform the primary base colorant from a colored state to a transparent state to reveal the tinting colorant.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Applicant: Crayola LLCInventor: Craig SKINNER
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Publication number: 20190315151Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a multi-component nib structure and marking device for selectively generating primary marks and a secondary marks for lettering and shading. The marking device includes a multi-component nib structure, an ink source. The multi-component nib structure generally includes a first nib component, a second nib component, and optionally, a transfer component between the first nib component and the second nib component. In other aspects, the multi-component nib structure may allow lettering with different tones creating, for example, an ombre effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Craig Skinner, Robert N. Amabile, Scott Collins, Jake Towne
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Patent number: 10406825Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an apparatus, a system and a method for creating a pixel canvas artwork. A pixel canvas art apparatus may contain a receiving layer that includes multiple segmented components, each of which may be enclosed by a fluid-resistant boundary. One or more water-based markings may be absorbed by the receiving layer at multiple segmented components and may be prevented from transferring throughout the receiving layer by the fluid-resistance boundaries. The one or more water-based markings may be absorbed at multiple segmented components in a manner that creates a pixel canvas artwork. Both a system for producing a pixel canvas artwork and a method for creating a pixel canvas artwork may include components similar to the pixel canvas art apparatus that may be used to create a pixel canvas artwork.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2018Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Crayola LLCInventors: Craig Skinner, Luis Rodrigo Pineiro
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Patent number: 10118436Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to an apparatus and method for creating pixelated artwork composed of coloring element pixels. In some embodiments, a system converts the millions of pixels and colors of a digital image to a simplified color template with numbers assigned to particular colors. In one embodiment, a plastic grid is configured to cover the color template and receives crayons whose arrangement is determined by the numbers/colors of the color template.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2016Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Crayola, LLCInventor: Craig Skinner
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Publication number: 20180304642Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an apparatus, a system and a method for creating a pixel canvas artwork. A pixel canvas art apparatus may contain a receiving layer that includes multiple segmented components, each of which may be enclosed by a fluid-resistant boundary. One or more water-based markings may be absorbed by the receiving layer at multiple segmented components and may be prevented from transferring throughout the receiving layer by the fluid-resistance boundaries. The one or more water-based markings may be absorbed at multiple segmented components in a manner that creates a pixel canvas artwork. Both a system for producing a pixel canvas artwork and a method for creating a pixel canvas artwork may include components similar to the pixel canvas art apparatus that may be used to create a pixel canvas artwork.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: CRAIG SKINNER, LUIS RODRIGO PINEIRO
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Publication number: 20180272379Abstract: Aspects herein relate to an applicator wand that is configured to melt a solid marking material and apply the melted marking material onto a receiving medium. Aspects of the applicator wand include a heating and melting element enclosed within an external casing, a receiving compartment configured to receive one or more solid marking materials, and an applicator tip for applying the melted marking material onto a receiving medium to create a design, drawing, picture, sketch, and the like on the receiving medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Craig Skinner, Douglas Brand, Scott Collins, Thomas R. Rau, Ramy Hanna, Gregory R. Nungester, Jennifer Weikel
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Patent number: D949247Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Crayola LLCInventors: Jennifer Weikel, Scott Collins, Craig Skinner