Patents by Inventor Franklin M. Young

Franklin M. Young 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).

  • Publication number: 20030075099
    Abstract: A publication highlighting implement and method for making the same. The implement includes a plurality of film segments which are transparent upon application to a publication containing textual material. A graphic is printed on each segment for highlighting the textual material which the graphic is placed over. The graphic may be printed in fluorescent ink so as to increase the visibility and noticeability of the segment thus drawing attention to the underlying textual material. Additionally, the graphic may be printed to simulate a three-dimensional image or object causing the marked section to further stand out. The plurality of film segments may be arranged on a sheet of backing which is configured for use as a bookmark which may further contain advertising material thereon. Each segment may include a scalloped edge for increased ease of removal from the original backing as well as from the publication to which it is adhered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Kurt W. Dowdle, Franklin M. Young