Patents by Inventor Doug Noyes

Doug Noyes 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: 5984560
    Abstract: An apparatus for storing selected items within the covers of a ringed notebook or ringed binder. The notebook or binder is of a type that typically stores paper or accessories that do not extend to the full width of the covers thereby leaving presently unused volumes between the covers beyond the perimeter of the paper or other accessories. The present invention includes a thin main plate member and a storage device. The thin main plate member has a plurality of spaced openings therethrough. These spaced openings are arranged and sized so as to accommodate the rings of a ringed notebook or ringed binder. The storage device stores at least one selected item. This storage device means extends from the main plate member into a presently unused volume between the covers. Thus, the normally unused volume can be utilized to store the selected item. The storage device includes a plurality of spaced arms for grasping the at least one selected item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Mark A. Bedol
    Inventors: Mark A. Bedol, Doug Noyes
  • Patent number: 5695294
    Abstract: An apparatus for storing items in the volume formed within the rings of a ringed notebook or ringed binder. A main plate member having a plurality of spaced openings therethrough is provided. The spaced openings are arranged and sized so as to accommodate the rings of a ringed notebook or a ringed binder. A storage mechanism is provided for storing at least one selected item. The storage mechanism extends from the main plate member into the volume formed within the rings. Thus, this volume, which is normally unused, can be utilized to store the selected item. In one embodiment the storage mechanism includes a snap on holder. This snap on holder may comprise a storage plate member, locking mechanism and a storage item receiving element. The locking mechanism is associated with the storage plate member for securely attaching the storage plate member to the main plate member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Assignee: Mark A. Bedol
    Inventors: Mark A. Bedol, Doug Noyes
  • Patent number: D403016
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1998
    Assignee: Mark A. Bedol
    Inventors: Mark A. Bedol, Doug Noyes