Patents by Inventor Edward A. Carwin

Edward A. Carwin 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: 7611116
    Abstract: Provided herein is a novel decorative cover that is used for camouflaging a hook concealed therein. The decorative cover is aesthetically pleasing and truly accentuates the beauty of the plant as opposed to being an unsightly distraction. The cover can be easily used with various types of fastening members and each can be interchanged according to the users wishes. Furthermore, the preferred fastening member is adjustable in height and also is interconnected onto a swivel. Whereby, the user can manually rotate the plant to promote overall even growth resultant from regulated exposure to the sunlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Inventors: Cathy D. Santa Cruz, Edward A. Carwin
  • Publication number: 20080135710
    Abstract: Provided herein is a novel decorative cover that is used for camouflaging a hook concealed therein. The decorative cover is aesthetically pleasing and truly accentuates the beauty of the plant as opposed to being an unsightly distraction. The cover can be easily used with various types of fastening members and each can be interchanged according to the users wishes. Furthermore, the preferred fastening member is adjustable in height and also is interconnected onto a swivel. Whereby, the user can manually rotate the plant to promote overall even growth resultant from regulated exposure to the sunlight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Cathy D. Santa Cruz, Edward A. Carwin
  • Publication number: 20040111966
    Abstract: The invention provides a novel and unique drainage article that is removably attachable onto an object that inadvertently drips water there from, such as for use when watering a hanging plant or the like. The article may simply comprise one sheet of non-pervious water resistant material with attachment hooks or the like thereon, or the article may incorporate an additional sheet of material used in combination. Also different optional features may be included, such as indicia for measuring drainage water, drainage options, a sponge, informational pocket, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2002
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Cathy D. Santa Cruz, Edward A. Carwin
  • Patent number: 6748697
    Abstract: The invention provides a novel and unique drainage article that is removably attachable onto an object that inadvertently drips water there from, such as for use when watering a hanging plant or the like. The article may simply comprise one sheet of non-pervious water resistant material with attachment hooks or the like thereon, or the article may incorporate an additional sheet of material used in combination. Also different optional features may be included, such as indicia for measuring drainage water, drainage options, a sponge, informational pocket, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Inventors: Cathy D. Santa Cruz, Edward A Carwin
  • Publication number: 20030230030
    Abstract: A stop device that is useable with substantially any closure having a sliding panel movable with respect to a frame. The device being novel as it is not only very functional as a stop device but it also includes interchangeable removably attached safety accessories, such as burglar alarm and/or a smoke detector or the like. Also, each of the safety accessories can be disguised within a housing for aesthetic purposes, such as each may look like a toy, a flower, a cartoon character, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2002
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventors: Cathy D. Santa Cruz, Edward A. Carwin
  • Patent number: 6282841
    Abstract: A stop device that is used to prevent unauthorized opening of sliding closures, such as windows and doors, which is esthetically pleasing, is adjustable in length and includes removable decorative accessory items. The stop device includes first and second elongated extension members and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes first and second levers which engage the first and second members, respectively, to lock the first and second members with respect to the locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Inventors: Cathy D. Santa Cruz, Edward A. Carwin
  • Patent number: 6167655
    Abstract: A stop device comprising a rectangular elongated member having an attaching member adapted to attach the elongated member within a jamb liner of a window jamb. The elongated member having first and second interconnecting sections telescopingly connected to provide an adjustment in length of the elongated member. The elongated member having an elongated slot having a base and two sides. A support member extending perpendicularly from one side of the elongated member. The support member having a protrusion extending from one end of the thereof which slidably engages the base and two sides of the slot to fixedly attach the support member to the elongated member. The other end of the support member includes a threaded bore which receives a threaded member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Inventors: Cathy D. Santa Cruz, Edward A. Carwin