Patents by Inventor Devan Melendez

Devan Melendez 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: 12728663
    Abstract: The invention pertains to an insertable index device designed for insertion into a card sheet protector with a pocket. The device comprises a main body with a top surface, a bottom surface, and a thickness between the two surfaces. The main body is defined by a long side adjacent to a short side and includes at least one first slot parallel to the short side and a second slot parallel to the long side, forming a pocket insert configured to occupy a majority of the pocket. A tab extends from the long side of the main body. The tab can be positioned at varying locations along the long side, allowing for stacking of the devices while keeping all tabs visible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2026
    Inventors: Phillip Sorby, Devan Melendez
  • Publication number: 20260166911
    Abstract: The invention pertains to an insertable index device designed for insertion into a card sheet protector with a pocket. The device comprises a main body with a top surface, a bottom surface, and a thickness between the two surfaces. The main body is defined by a long side adjacent to a short side and includes at least one first slot parallel to the short side and a second slot parallel to the long side, forming a pocket insert configured to occupy a majority of the pocket. A tab extends from the long side of the main body. The tab can be positioned at varying locations along the long side, allowing for stacking of the devices while keeping all tabs visible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2024
    Publication date: June 18, 2026
    Inventors: Phillip Sorby, Devan Melendez