Patents by Inventor David J. Crorey

David J. Crorey 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: 9566535
    Abstract: A device for making knotted string accessories from a plurality of individual strings has a base having a substantially planar surface and a central longitudinal axis, a plurality of string holders connected to and extending away from the substantially planar surface of the base, the plurality of string holders symmetric with respect to the central longitudinal axis and configured to retain one of plurality of individual strings between adjacent string holders and a securing member carried by the base and positioned along the central longitudinal axis. The securing member secures at least one string of the plurality of individual strings. An electronic device holder is carried by the base and is configured to hold an electronic device to be viewed by a user making a knotted string accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Inventor: David J. Crorey
  • Patent number: 9227314
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of apparatuses and kits for making craft image tiles to customize jewelry or other accessories. One embodiment of an apparatus for making craft image tiles comprises a base having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface with a cavity there between; a cutting mechanism movably positioned within the cavity and comprising a cutting blade configured to cut through a sheet of images; and a handle extending from the cutting mechanism and accessible outside of the base, configured to move the cutting blade along an axis substantially perpendicular to the top surface of the base in response to a mechanical input at a handle input end. The top surface includes an aperture defined therein, and the aperture is sized to receive the cutting blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Inventor: David J. Crorey
  • Patent number: 9091003
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of devices for making knotted string accessories. Embodiments of the device may include a center axis, a base having a substantially planar surface such that the center axis extends perpendicular to the substantially planar surface of the base, a securing member proximate to the center axis and configured to secure a central portion of each of a plurality of individual strings, and a plurality of holders connected to and extending away from the substantially planar surface of the base, the plurality of holders configured to retain a first end portion and a second end portion of each string in the plurality of individual strings, the plurality of holder spaced apart from and positioned symmetrically about the securing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Inventor: David J. Crorey
  • Publication number: 20150152579
    Abstract: A device for making knotted string accessories from a plurality of individual strings has a base having a substantially planar surface and a central longitudinal axis, a plurality of string holders connected to and extending away from the substantially planar surface of the base, the plurality of string holders symmetric with respect to the central longitudinal axis and configured to retain one of plurality of individual strings between adjacent string holders and a securing member carried by the base and positioned along the central longitudinal axis. The securing member secures at least one string of the plurality of individual strings. An electronic device holder is carried by the base and is configured to hold an electronic device to be viewed by a user making a knotted string accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2015
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventor: David J. Crorey
  • Publication number: 20140197636
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of devices for making knotted string accessories. Embodiments of the device may include a center axis, a base having a substantially planar surface such that the center axis extends perpendicular to the substantially planar surface of the base, a securing member proximate to the center axis and configured to secure a central portion of each of a plurality of individual strings, and a plurality of holders connected to and extending away from the substantially planar surface of the base, the plurality of holders configured to retain a first end portion and a second end portion of each string in the plurality of individual strings, the plurality of holder spaced apart from and positioned symmetrically about the securing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventor: David J. Crorey
  • Patent number: 8746753
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of devices and kits for making knotted string accessories. Embodiments of a device comprise a base that has a substantially planar surface, a perimeter, and a center axis. Furthermore the embodiments include a plurality of holders connected to the substantially planar surface proximate to the perimeter of the base, located at a distance from the center axis, wherein the plurality of holders are configured to retain individual strings. Embodiments of a kit comprise the device, a plurality of strings for use with the device, and storage compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Inventor: David J. Crorey
  • Publication number: 20130291388
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of apparatuses and kits for making craft image tiles to customize jewelry or other accessories. One embodiment of an apparatus for making craft image tiles comprises a base having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface with a cavity there between; a cutting mechanism movably positioned within the cavity and comprising a cutting blade configured to cut through a sheet of images; and a handle extending from the cutting mechanism and accessible outside of the base, configured to move the cutting blade along an axis substantially perpendicular to the top surface of the base in response to a mechanical input at a handle input end. The top surface includes an aperture defined therein, and the aperture is sized to receive the cutting blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventor: David J. Crorey
  • Publication number: 20130285375
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of devices and kits for making knotted string accessories. Embodiments of a device comprise a base that has a substantially planar surface, a perimeter, and a center axis. Furthermore the embodiments include a plurality of holders connected to the substantially planar surface proximate to the perimeter of the base, located at a distance from the center axis, wherein the plurality of holders are configured to retain individual strings. Embodiments of a kit comprise the device, a plurality of strings for use with the device, and storage compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventor: David J. Crorey
  • Patent number: 8371624
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of devices and kits for making barrettes covered with ribbon. One embodiment of a device for making decorated barrettes comprises a base having a substantially planar surface with a first end and a second end opposite the first end, a securing member connected to the substantially planar surface proximate to the first end and configured to secure a barrette and at least one elongated holder connected to the substantially planar surface proximate the second end. The at least one elongated holder comprises a plurality of raised portions extending outward from the substantially planar surface in close proximity to one another to define slits there between configured to retain an individual ribbon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Crorey Creations, Inc.
    Inventors: Julie Ann Karwowicz, David J. Crorey
  • Publication number: 20120261302
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of devices and kits for making barrettes covered with ribbon. One embodiment of a device for making decorated barrettes comprises a base having a substantially planar surface with a first end and a second end opposite the first end, a securing member connected to the substantially planar surface proximate to the first end and configured to secure a barrette and at least one elongated holder connected to the substantially planar surface proximate the second end. The at least one elongated holder comprises a plurality of raised portions extending outward from the substantially planar surface in close proximity to one another to define slits there between configured to retain an individual ribbon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: CROREY CREATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Julie Ann Karwowicz, David J. Crorey
  • Patent number: 8172281
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of devices and kits for making knotted string accessories. One embodiment of a device for making knotted string accessories from a plurality of individual strings comprises a substantially planar member with a first end and a second end opposite the first end; a securing member carried by the substantially planar member proximate to the first end and configured to secure a first end of the plurality of individual strings; and an elongated holder carried by the substantially planar member proximate the second end, the elongated holder comprising a plurality of individual holders each configured to retain at least one of the plurality of individual strings at a location a spaced distance from the first end, wherein the securing member and elongate holder are configured such that a distance between the securing member and the elongated holder is changeable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Inventor: David J. Crorey
  • Publication number: 20110181043
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of devices and kits for making knotted string accessories. One embodiment of a device for making knotted string accessories from a plurality of individual strings comprises a substantially planar member with a first end and a second end opposite the first end; a securing member carried by the substantially planar member proximate to the first end and configured to secure a first end of the plurality of individual strings; and an elongated holder carried by the substantially planar member proximate the second end, the elongated holder comprising a plurality of individual holders each configured to retain at least one of the plurality of individual strings at a location a spaced distance from the first end, wherein the securing member and elongate holder are configured such that a distance between the securing member and the elongated holder is changeable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventor: David J. Crorey
  • Patent number: 7946631
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of devices and kits for making knotted string accessories. One embodiment of a device comprises a base having a substantially planar surface with a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a longitudinal axis. A securing member is connected to the substantially planar surface proximate to the first end and is configured to secure a first end of the plurality of individual strings. An elongated holder is connected to the substantially planar surface proximate the second end and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and comprises a plurality of raised portions positioned along the elongated holder and extending outward from the substantially planar surface in close proximity to one another, wherein adjacent raised portions are configured to retain individual strings. An embodiment of a kit comprises the device and a plurality of string for use with the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Inventor: David J. Crorey
  • Patent number: D667468
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Inventor: David J. Crorey
  • Patent number: D676880
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventor: David J. Crorey
  • Patent number: D684608
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Inventor: David J. Crorey
  • Patent number: D685823
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Inventor: David J. Crorey
  • Patent number: D700220
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Inventor: David J. Crorey
  • Patent number: D707732
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Inventor: David J. Crorey
  • Patent number: D748687
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Inventor: David J. Crorey