Patents by Inventor Gail M. Morris

Gail M. Morris 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).

  • Removable decorative basketball backboard signboard
    Patent number: 7086189
    Abstract: A sign for display on a basketball backboard includes a substantially rigid sheet of material having indicia to be displayed on a front surface thereof. The sheet of material includes a notch formed in a lower edge of the sheet of material for engaging rim. When the sign is mounted on the backboard with the rim disposed in the notch, one or more attachment devices secure the sheet to the backboard. Various attachment devices including straps, hooks, and elastic cords are disclosed. At least some of the attachment devices are reversible, such that either side of the sign can be displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Inventors: James M. Morris, Gail M. Morris
  • Removable decorative basketball backboard signboard
    Publication number: 20040035035
    Abstract: A sign for display on a basketball backboard includes a substantially rigid sheet of material having indicia to be displayed on a front surface thereof. The sheet of material includes a notch formed in a lower edge of the sheet of material for engaging rim. When the sign is mounted on the backboard with the rim disposed in the notch, one or more attachment devices secure the sheet to the backboard. Various attachment devices including straps, hooks, and elastic cords are disclosed. At least some of the attachment devices are reversible, such that either side of the sign can be displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: James M. Morris, Gail M. Morris