Patents by Inventor Curtis L. Todd

Curtis L. Todd 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).

  • Patent number: 9990870
    Abstract: An outdoor art-post assembly includes an elongate support pole, an art post, and at least one mounting mechanism. The elongate support pole has a lower portion and an auger disposed at the lower portion. The auger allows for vertical installation of the support pole in soil in response to manual rotation of the support pole. The art post has an inner surface defining a bore. The bore is capable of receiving at least a portion of the elongate support pole. The art post also has an outer surface including decorative indicia thereon. The mounting mechanism is located on the support pole and has protruding portions extending away from the support pole. The protruding portions are configured to contact the inner surface of the art post and affix the art post relative to the support pole. Methods of assembling the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Magnet Works, Ltd.
    Inventor: Curtis L. Todd
  • Publication number: 20170229049
    Abstract: An outdoor art-post assembly includes an elongate support pole, an art post, and at least one mounting mechanism. The elongate support pole has a lower portion and an auger disposed at the lower portion. The auger allows for vertical installation of the support pole in soil in response to manual rotation of the support pole. The art post has an inner surface defining a bore. The bore is capable of receiving at least a portion of the elongate support pole. The art post also has an outer surface including decorative indicia thereon. The mounting mechanism is located on the support pole and has protruding portions extending away from the support pole. The protruding portions are configured to contact the inner surface of the art post and affix the art post relative to the support pole. Methods of assembling the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventor: Curtis L. Todd
  • Patent number: 9633586
    Abstract: An outdoor art-post assembly includes an elongate support pole, an art post, and at least one mounting mechanism. The elongate support pole has a lower portion and an auger disposed at the lower portion. The auger allows for vertical installation of the support pole in soil in response to manual rotation of the support pole. The art post has an inner surface defining a bore. The bore is capable of receiving at least a portion of the elongate support pole. The art post also has an outer surface including decorative indicia thereon. The mounting mechanism is located on the support pole and has protruding portions extending away from the support pole. The protruding portions are configured to contact the inner surface of the art post and affix the art post relative to the support pole. Methods of assembling the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Magnet Works, LTD.
    Inventor: Curtis L. Todd
  • Publication number: 20150248852
    Abstract: An outdoor art-post assembly includes an elongate support pole, an art post, and at least one mounting mechanism. The elongate support pole has a lower portion and an auger disposed at the lower portion. The auger allows for vertical installation of the support pole in soil in response to manual rotation of the support pole. The art post has an inner surface defining a bore. The bore is capable of receiving at least a portion of the elongate support pole. The art post also has an outer surface including decorative indicia thereon. The mounting mechanism is located on the support pole and has protruding portions extending away from the support pole. The protruding portions are configured to contact the inner surface of the art post and affix the art post relative to the support pole. Methods of assembling the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventor: Curtis L. Todd
  • Patent number: 9058756
    Abstract: An outdoor art-post assembly includes an elongate support pole, an art post, and at least one mounting mechanism. The elongate support pole has a lower portion and an auger disposed at the lower portion. The auger allows for vertical installation of the support pole in soil in response to manual rotation of the support pole. The art post has an inner surface defining a bore. The bore is capable of receiving at least a portion of the elongate support pole. The art post also has an outer surface including decorative indicia thereon. The mounting mechanism is located on the support pole and has protruding portions extending away from the support pole. The protruding portions are configured to contact the inner surface of the art post and affix the art post relative to the support pole. Methods of assembling the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Magnet Works, Ltd.
    Inventor: Curtis L. Todd
  • Patent number: 8893888
    Abstract: A package of coasters comprises a plurality of coasters arranged in a stack and a flexible binding. The flexible binding engages a side portion of each of the plurality of coasters within the stack. The flexible binding includes an adhesive layer to retain each of the plurality of coasters within the stack. The adhesive layer permits at least one coaster to be releasably removed from an original position within the stack. A clear cover may be placed on the uppermost one of the coasters. And, a peelable strap may be affixed to the stack on another side surface of the stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Magnet Works, Ltd.
    Inventors: Curtis L. Todd, Anne M. Brown
  • Publication number: 20140259832
    Abstract: An outdoor art-post assembly includes an elongate support pole, an art post, and at least one mounting mechanism. The elongate support pole has a lower portion and an auger disposed at the lower portion. The auger allows for vertical installation of the support pole in soil in response to manual rotation of the support pole. The art post has an inner surface defining a bore. The bore is capable of receiving at least a portion of the elongate support pole. The art post also has an outer surface including decorative indicia thereon. The mounting mechanism is located on the support pole and has protruding portions extending away from the support pole. The protruding portions are configured to contact the inner surface of the art post and affix the art post relative to the support pole. Methods of assembling the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Magnet Works, Ltd.
    Inventor: Curtis L. Todd
  • Publication number: 20140190856
    Abstract: A package of coasters comprises a plurality of coasters arranged in a stack and a flexible binding. The flexible binding engages a side portion of each of the plurality of coasters within the stack. The flexible binding includes an adhesive layer to retain each of the plurality of coasters within the stack. The adhesive layer permits at least one coaster to be releasably removed from an original position within the stack. A clear cover may be placed on the uppermost one of the coasters. And, a peelable strap may be affixed to the stack on another side surface of the stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: MAGNET WORKS, LTD.
    Inventors: Curtis L. Todd, Anne M. Brown
  • Publication number: 20110318523
    Abstract: Various modular anti-fatigue floor mat assemblies are provided herein. According to one embodiment, the modular floor mat assembly includes at least one of a plurality of generally planar, elongated top mats. The top mats are interchangeable, each mat having substantially the same length and height. The modular floor mat assembly also includes a lower support frame having an elongated body fabricated from a compressible polymer with a durometer measurement of less than approximately 60 Shore C. The support frame body has a recessed cavity that is circumscribed by a round-chamfered border. The top mat is removably attached to the support frame body, disposed within the recessed cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: Magnet Works, Ltd.
    Inventor: Curtis L. Todd
  • Patent number: 4991769
    Abstract: A removable rural or suburban mailbox cover is characterized by a flexible covering having messages or images imprinted on one side. The cover is constructed with cut outs so as not to interfere with the delivery flag, hinges and latching device of the mailbox. The cover is affixed to the mailbox through magnetic strips or by fastening devices inserted through holes in the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: Mailwraps, Inc.
    Inventor: Curtis L. Todd
  • Patent number: D666044
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Magnet Works, Ltd.
    Inventor: Curtis L. Todd