Patents by Inventor Garvin S. Kotzin

Garvin S. Kotzin 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: 7356154
    Abstract: The audio player is configured to be attached to a gift. In one embodiment, the audio player contains an electric circuit including a battery, a switch, an audio memory and loudspeaker in a series circuit. The switch is held open by a card positioned in a slot in the body of the audio player. The card usually contains the gift giver's and gift recipient's names and may contain a written sentiment. When the card is removed from the slot the switch is closed so that the memory produces a sequential signal. This is transformed by the loudspeaker into audible sound. The audible sound is a verbal or musical greeting, which may correspond to the occasion for which the gift is being presented. Other electrical and mechanical embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Inventor: Garvin S. Kotzin
  • Patent number: 4240218
    Abstract: Audio-visual display device is enclosed terrarium containing living plants of normal size. One or more models on small scale of living creatures are located in the terrarium and are powered to move. The small-scale models of the creatures have the effect of making the plants look larger. A pump to produce simulated rain or a music device to produce music are optional additions to enhance the effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1980
    Inventor: Garvin S. Kotzin