Patents by Inventor Curt E. Whitright

Curt E. Whitright 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).

  • Writing instrument
    Patent number: 5308179
    Abstract: A writing instrument shaped to resemble a flower on a stem with leaves comprised of a hollow tubing housing, a top portion of hollow tubing, an adapter for detachably connecting the top portion to the housing, and a stylus. One portion of the housing is curvilinear, having a plurality of loops shaped to resemble leaves. The top portion is shaped to resemble a flower or bud. The adapter allows the top portion to be detachably connected to either end of the housing. The overall effect is to suggest a flower or bud on a stem with leaves. A second embodiment of the writing instrument uses a base formed of hollow tubing bent into shapes to complement the flower and stem suggested by the housing and top portion. A third embodiment includes a plurality of top portions which are interchangeable and can be detachably connected to the housing using the same adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1994
    Assignee: Novelty Creations, Inc.
    Inventor: Curt E. Whitright
  • Tubular writing instrument
    Patent number: 4986683
    Abstract: A writing instrument comprised of a hollow tubing housing wherein the upper portions of the housing are bent into attractive pleasing shapes with ornamental accessories such as eyes attached to the housing. The overall effect is to suggest a living creature or critter. A second embodiment of the writing instrument uses a base formed of hollow tubing bent into shapes to complement the living creature suggested by the upper housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1991
    Inventor: Curt E. Whitright
  • Straw
    Patent number: D321106
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Assignee: Novelty Plastics Company
    Inventor: Curt E. Whitright
  • Straw
    Patent number: D322004
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1991
    Inventor: Curt E. Whitright
  • Straw
    Patent number: D324794
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Inventor: Curt E. Whitright
  • Novelty tubular eyeglass frame
    Patent number: D334582
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1993
    Assignee: Sansom, Inc.
    Inventor: Curt E. Whitright