Patents by Inventor Deborah L. Howett

Deborah L. Howett 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).

  • Carpet display stand
    Patent number: 4427118
    Abstract: A carpet display stand having a base made of two telescoping parts which are adjustable to provide a display stand of variable heights. On top of the base there is mounted an inclined flat top. The front edge of the top is provided with an open area for the display of information on the carpet positioned on the display stand. The back end of the top is positioned by a cut-away portion of the base so that carpet samples may be positioned with their ends in this cut-away area and they may be flipped over into this cut-away area. Carpet samples are releasably clamped to the flat top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1984
    Assignee: Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James L. Corrigan, Deborah L. Howett, Gerard M. Schouten