Patents by Inventor Dennis F. Brown

Dennis F. Brown 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).

  • Decorative article and method of making the same
    Patent number: 5458930
    Abstract: A decorative article, such as an ornament, is disclosed having a housing having an indicia receiving surface, wherein the indicia receiving surface is, preferably, substantially planar and at least partially recessed inside the housing. Indicia, having a front face, is at least partially disposed on the indicia receiving surface such that the face of the indicia is directed outward from the housing. An adherent adheres at least a portion of the indicia at least partially to the indicia receiving surface. A substantially transparent cover is attached to at least a portion of the front of the indicia for shielding the indicia and protecting the indicia from the environment. In the preferred embodiment, the indicia comprises a photograph. The method for making a decorative ornament includes the following steps. First a housing is provided, wherein the housing has at least an indicia receiving surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1995
    Assignee: Milford Heirloom Image, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis F. Brown