Patents by Inventor Deborah Hoffert

Deborah Hoffert 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: 11046568
    Abstract: A nylon fabric funnel with a diameter of approximately 15 inches at the upper inlet opening, having an elastic band encased in the nylon, with a stretchability factor of approximately 0%-30%, a length of approximately 24 inches, and a diameter of approximately 12.5 inches at the lower non-elasticized discharge opening of the funnel, adapted for secure attachment to a paper shredder waste bin. The lower non-elasticized discharge end of the funnel is placed in a second receptacle, hanging freely, allowing for controlled flow of the shredded paper from a paper shredder waste bin to the second receptacle. A nylon fabric storage bag with dimensions of 9 inches wide by 10 inches long and 2 inches deep, configured to house the funnel securely, via Velcro strips, adapted to allow for bag closure, as well as attachment of the storage bag to the outside casing of the paper shredder machine, when the funnel is not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Inventor: Deborah Hoffert
  • Publication number: 20200299121
    Abstract: A nylon fabric funnel having an elastic band encased in the nylon, with a stretchability of approximately 20%, at the upper inlet opening of the funnel, adapted for secure attachment to a paper shredder waste bin. The lower discharge end of the funnel is placed in the second receptacle, hanging freely, allowing for controlled flow of the shredded paper from a paper shredder waste bin to a second receptacle. A storage bag comprised of nylon fabric, houses the funnel securely, via Velcro strips adapted to allow for bag closure, as well as the attachment of the bag to the outside chassis of the paper shredder machine, when the funnel is not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Deborah Hoffert
  • Publication number: 20140261150
    Abstract: This bookmark comprises a flat anchor and a ribbon. The anchor has non-aggressive pressure-sensitive adhesive on its back, to enable it to adhere to a book surface such as the inside back cover. The adhesive is weak enough that the bookmark may be detached and used in another book without leaving significant residue. The ribbon is attached to the anchor so that it the user can slide it to lengthen or shorten the upper part of the ribbon. The user drapes the upper part of the ribbon over the tops of the desired pages and back down into the book to mark a particular page. The user may adjust the length of the ribbon so that it slightly protrudes from the bottom of the book. The anchor may contain graphic images or text.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Virtual Development Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Robinson, Deborah Hoffert