Patents by Inventor Elaine Bernard

Elaine Bernard 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).

  • Sparking jump rope
    Patent number: 10159906
    Abstract: A sparking jump rope configured to emit sparks while a user is jumping rope includes a rope made of a non-sparking material; and a sparking portion positioned along a length of the rope, the sparking portion configured to create sparks when the jump rope contacts a ground surface. The sparking portion may include at least one spark pad made of a flint material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Inventors: Elaine Bernard, Vernon Lee Roddy, III, Julard Jaevon Roddy, Julianne Evona Roddy
  • Sparking jump rope
    Patent number: 9707492
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a sparking jump rope configured to emit sparks while a user is jumping rope. The sparking jump rope may include a rope; and a sparking portion positioned along a length of the rope, the sparking portion configured to create sparks when the jump rope contacts a ground surface. The sparking portion may be a solid piece of sparking material or a hollow portion configured to accommodate at least one spark rock. In some embodiments, the sparking portion may be a removable attachment, such that the sparking portion may be removably attached to any conventional jump rope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Inventors: Elaine Bernard, Vernon Lee Roddy, III, Julard Jaevon Roddy, Julianne Evona Roddy
  • Crank-n-foam systems
    Patent number: 9283493
    Abstract: The crank-n-foam is a toy gun that is able to propel bubbles and a foamy water mixture from the barrel after rapidly cranking a handle on the reservoir shell, which builds foam and pressure within the reservoir, and then releasing the foam and bubbles by opening a manual switch on the barrel shell. The toy provides safe entertainment for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Inventor: Elaine Bernard
  • Place-on bib
    Patent number: 5881382
    Abstract: An improved bib design. The inventive bib is a place-on bib which is adapted to attach to an upper body garment. The inventive bib includes a first layer of absorbent material having a body portion and two upwardly extending flaps defining a U-shaped opening therebetween. A top edge of each flap rest below, at or on the shoulders of a wearer when the bib is placed on the upper body garment of the wearer. A second layer of water repellent material is disposed on a rear surface of the first layer. A third layer of adhesive material is at least partially disposed on a rear surface of the second layer. The adhesive material allows the bib to rest below at or over the shoulders of the user allowing for an ease of removal and a safe use of same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Inventors: Elaine Bernard, Arlayn Ladson