Patents by Inventor Elizabeth Troxler Thorne

Elizabeth Troxler Thorne 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).

  • Customized sheet material figure with portrait-style facial likeness
    Patent number: 5779516
    Abstract: A customized paper doll is disclosed. The doll comprises a head portion and a body portion; the head portion comprises a reduced-size replica of a portrait bearing the facial likeness of a person recognizable to the child who is to play with the doll. A method for producing the customized doll is also enclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: Portrait Pals, Inc.
    Inventor: Elizabeth Troxler Thorne