Patents by Inventor Dawn Simmons

Dawn Simmons 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: 10682583
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, several stand-alone pop up assembly embodiments and method for making the same are provided comprising folding planar walls, center partition and frictional opening and closing mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Inventors: Dawn Simmons, Tor Lokvig
  • Patent number: 10493372
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a stand-alone pop up assembly and method for making the same is provided comprising a plurality of wall panels connected with an internal base. A roof structure is provided and a roof interface component for attaching the roof to the structure. The assembly is moveable between a first position being substantially flat into a one dimensional structure and a second position enfolded into a three dimensional structure by manipulating the outer structure and the internal base. The roof interface component may swivel into place during the movement to the three dimensional structure, thereby positioning the roof structure over the upper portions of the first and second panel walls or, alternatively, a sliding feature is provided with a tab from the roof inserted into a slot at the top of one of the panel walls, thereby sliding the roof into position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: CSS Industries Inc
    Inventors: Dawn Simmons, Tor Lokvig
  • Publication number: 20190329145
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, several stand-alone pop up assembly embodiments and method for making the same are provided comprising folding planar walls, center partition and frictional opening and closing mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Dawn Simmons, Tor Lokvig
  • Patent number: 10434432
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a stand-alone pop up assembly and method for making the same is provided comprising a roof structure connected with a plurality of wall panels by way of roof interface component for attaching the roof to the structure. The assembly is moveable between a first position being substantially flat into a one dimensional structure and a second position enfolded into a three dimensional structure by manipulating the outer structure and the internal base. The roof interface component may swivel into place during the movement to the three dimensional structure, thereby positioning the roof structure over the upper portions of the first and second panel walls or, alternatively, a sliding feature is provided with a tab from the roof inserted into a slot at the top of one of the panel walls, thereby sliding the roof into position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: CSS Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Dawn Simmons, Tor Lokvig
  • Patent number: 10384143
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a stand-alone pop up assembly and method for making the same is provided comprising a three dimensional base comprising folding planar walls, accessory interface component, and accessory positioning component. An accessory having a body and a sliding interface component is installed upright within and connected with the three dimensional base forming a standing pop up structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Inventors: Dawn Simmons, Tor Lokvig
  • Publication number: 20190209941
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a stand-alone pop up assembly and method for making the same is provided comprising a plurality of wall panels connected with an internal base. A roof structure is provided and a roof interface component for attaching the roof to the structure. The assembly is moveable between a first position being substantially flat into a one dimensional structure and a second position enfolded into a three dimensional structure by manipulating the outer structure and the internal base. The roof interface component may swivel into place during the movement to the three dimensional structure, thereby positioning the roof structure over the upper portions of the first and second panel walls or, alternatively, a sliding feature is provided with a tab from the roof inserted into a slot at the top of one of the panel walls, thereby sliding the roof into position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2018
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Dawn Simmons, Tor Lokvig
  • Publication number: 20190192988
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a stand-alone pop up assembly and method for making the same is provided comprising a three dimensional base comprising folding planar walls, accessory interface component, and accessory positioning component. An accessory having a body and a sliding interface component is installed upright within and connected with the three dimensional base forming a standing pop up structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Dawn Simmons, Tor Lokvig
  • Patent number: 10252177
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a stand-alone pop up assembly and method for making the same is provided comprising a three dimensional base comprising folding planar walls, accessory interface component, and accessory positioning component. An accessory having a body and a sliding interface component is installed upright within and connected with the three dimensional base forming a standing pop up structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Inventors: Dawn Simmons, Tor Lokvig
  • Publication number: 20190038989
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a stand-alone pop up assembly and method for making the same is provided comprising a roof structure connected with a plurality of wall panels by way of roof interface component for attaching the roof to the structure. The assembly is moveable between a first position being substantially flat into a one dimensional structure and a second position enfolded into a three dimensional structure by manipulating the outer structure and the internal base. The roof interface component may swivel into place during the movement to the three dimensional structure, thereby positioning the roof structure over the upper portions of the first and second panel walls or, alternatively, a sliding feature is provided with a tab from the roof inserted into a slot at the top of one of the panel walls, thereby sliding the roof into position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Dawn Simmons, Tor Lokvig
  • Publication number: 20190038990
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a stand-alone pop up assembly and method for making the same is provided comprising a three dimensional base comprising folding planar walls, accessory interface component, and accessory positioning component. An accessory having a body and a sliding interface component is installed upright within and connected with the three dimensional base forming a standing pop up structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Dawn Simmons, Tor Lokvig
  • Patent number: 10155173
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a stand-alone pop up assembly and method for making the same is provided comprising a plurality of wall panels connected with an internal base. A roof structure is provided and a roof interface component for attaching the roof to the structure. The assembly is moveable between a first position being substantially flat into a one dimensional structure and a second position enfolded into a three dimensional structure by manipulating the outer structure and the internal base. The roof interface component may swivel into place during the movement to the three dimensional structure, thereby positioning the roof structure over the upper portions of the first and second panel walls or, alternatively, a sliding feature is provided with a tab from the roof inserted into a slot at the top of one of the panel walls, thereby sliding the roof into position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Inventors: Dawn Simmons, Tor Lokvig
  • Publication number: 20170087481
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a stand-alone pop up assembly and method for making the same is provided comprising a plurality of wall panels connected with an internal base. A roof structure is provided and a roof interface component for attaching the roof to the structure. The assembly is moveable between a first position being substantially flat into a one dimensional structure and a second position enfolded into a three dimensional structure by manipulating the outer structure and the internal base. The roof interface component may swivel into place during the movement to the three dimensional structure, thereby positioning the roof structure over the upper portions of the first and second panel walls or, alternatively, a sliding feature is provided with a tab from the roof inserted into a slot at the top of one of the panel walls, thereby sliding the roof into position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Dawn Simmons, Tor Lokvig
  • Patent number: 9542865
    Abstract: A three dimensional stand alone pop up assembly and method for making the same, the assembly comprising outer structural wall panels connected with an internal support structure having a spreader, center support element and base components. The assembly moves between a first position, whereby the support structure is folded within the wall panels of the outer structure, and a second position whereby outer structural panels are unfolded into a three-dimensional stand-alone pop-up structure supported in the open position by the internal support structure. The assembly utilizes an internal support structure which folds internally and alleviates the need for an extended base or protruding member. The assembly accommodates a variety of lighting and sound features and can be configured in a variety of three dimensional stand alone pop up designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Inventor: Dawn Simmons
  • Publication number: 20150135566
    Abstract: A three dimensional stand alone pop up assembly and method for making the same, the assembly comprising outer structural wall panels connected with an internal support structure having a spreader, center support element and base components. The assembly moves between a first position, whereby the support structure is folded within the wall panels of the outer structure, and a second position whereby outer structural panels are unfolded into a three-dimensional stand-alone pop-up structure supported in the open position by the internal support structure. The assembly utilizes an internal support structure which folds internally and alleviates the need for an extended base or protruding member. The assembly accommodates a variety of lighting and sound features and can be configured in a variety of three dimensional stand alone pop up designs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventor: Dawn Simmons