Patents by Inventor Dorothy Arnold

Dorothy Arnold 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).

  • Fabric cover marking device and method
    Patent number: 5095636
    Abstract: A fabric cover marking device is for marking the location on a fabric cover for a female fastener portion engageable with a complementary male fastener portion mounted on a structure to be covered, for example a boat. The device comprises a socket portion and a pin portion. The socket portion is releasably engageable with the male fastener portion. The pin portion is mounted on the socket portion and is capable of piercing the fabric cover when the socket portion is engaged with the male fastener portion. Embodiments for releasable engagement with snap studs, lift-a-dot fastener studs, and turnbuckles are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1992
    Inventor: Dorothy Arnold
  • Fabric cover marking device and method
    Patent number: 5042166
    Abstract: A fabric cover marking device is for marking the location on a fabric cover for a snap socket engageable with a snap stud mounted on a structure to be covered. The device comprises a socket portion and a pin portion. The socket portion has a front side releasably engageable with the snap stud and a rear side. The pin portion is mounted on the rear side of the socket portion and is capable of piercing the fabric cover when the socket portion is engaged with the snap stud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1991
    Inventor: Dorothy Arnold