Patents by Inventor Dorothy VanFleet

Dorothy VanFleet 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: 6244431
    Abstract: A pair of earrings and a compact jewelry organizer consisting of a display card having a keeper component as a detachable part of the jewelry display card. The keeper component may be die cut or otherwise outlined within the display card to serve several purposes of, a jewelry display, an advertising site upon which specific text, illustration, logo or advertising messages can be affixed, and a jewelry retention by the end consumer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Inventor: Dorothy VanFleet
  • Patent number: 5664669
    Abstract: A compact jewelry organizer for connecting a pair of earrings and retaining earrings for pierced ears as well as clip earrings and cuff links together as pairs. The invention is generally a stiff plastic sheet cut in the shape of a dog bone. Mounting holes are located near each end for inserting the posts or clips of a pair of earrings and securing the earrings in place with clip on backings or a clip. Another embodiment contains a removable hang tag formed in the middle portion, between the mounting hole portions, for hanging the pair of earrings on a display rack. The hang tag is creased or punched with holes at the point where it connects to the dog bone to facilitate removal of the tag by bending. Other embodiments include multiple mounting holes, a hole for hanging the hang tag on a pegboard and a snap rivet for attaching the invention inside a purse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Inventor: Dorothy VanFleet
  • Patent number: D379305
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1997
    Inventor: Dorothy VanFleet
  • Patent number: D386411
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Inventor: Dorothy VanFleet