Patents by Inventor Gary Allen Gardner
Gary Allen Gardner 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).
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Patent number: 9650733Abstract: A system and method for providing for the embroidery of articles which allows a user to select an article to be created from an article with one or more article pattern pieces, select or create and place a design to be embroidered on the selected pattern piece or pieces, render a two-dimensional image of the pattern with design thereon into a three-dimensional object depicting the design to be embroidered on the article, and generating a data file with instructions for embroidering the design or designs on the one or more article pattern pieces and/or with instructions for cutting the article pattern pieces from a fabric and embroidering the design on the article pattern pieces.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2015Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Action Tapes, Inc.Inventors: Roy Garland, III, Marvin Leon Gardner, Gary Allen Gardner
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Publication number: 20160319474Abstract: A system and method for providing for the embroidery of articles which allows a user to select an article to be created from an article with one or more article pattern pieces, select or create and place a design to be embroidered on the selected pattern piece or pieces, render a two-dimensional image of the pattern with design thereon into a three-dimensional object depicting the design to be embroidered on the article, and generating a data file with instructions for embroidering the design or designs on the one or more article pattern pieces and/or with instructions for cutting the article pattern pieces from a fabric and embroidering the design on the article pattern pieces.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2015Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Roy Garland, III, Marvin Leon Gardner, Gary Allen Gardner
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Publication number: 20160318254Abstract: A method for creating and uploading a custom image or design for creating a 3D rendering of an article printed with the custom image or design is disclosed herein. An article is selected and displayed with pattern pieces for making the article on a display. The user selects and uploads an electronic file which includes a design that the user desires to place on the article and which is then positioned on one or more of pattern pieces as desired by the user. The 2D pattern pieces are then rendered into a 3D object that displays the article with the design on the article on a display. The user may then reconfigure the design on the article or proceed with printing the pattern pieces for making the article with the design thereon or transmit electronic instructions providing for the manufacture of the article with the design thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2015Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Roy Garland, III, Marvin Leon Gardner, Gary Allen Gardner
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Patent number: 8607720Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for positioning an embroidery pattern are provided. According to an illustrative embodiment, an apparatus for positioning an embroidery pattern includes a central edge adapted to be positioned adjacent a centerline of an embroiderable, and an outer edge comprising a set of first, embroidery-positioning points. The set of first points is adapted to receive an adjacent marking to indicate a starting point for embroidering an embroidery pattern on the embroiderable.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Inventors: Gary Allen Gardner, Claude Brent Taylor, Susan Williams Ritchie
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Publication number: 20130247806Abstract: Hoop docking apparatuses and methods are provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a substantially planar hoop dock having a first side and a second, opposite side. The first side of the hoop dock forms a docking recess shaped to approximately contour a portion of an embroidery hoop. The docking recess is operable to receive at least a portion of the embroidery hoop.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: GREAT NOTIONS NEWS INC.Inventors: Gary Allen Gardner, Eileen Katherine Roche
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Publication number: 20120143717Abstract: Embroidery design transactional systems and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a method for conducting embroidery design transactions includes receiving an embroidery design inputted by a user of a communication device to form a user-customized embroidery design. The user is associated with a user account. The method includes saving the user-customized embroidery design on the communication device in response to receiving a save request from the user to save the user-customized embroidery design on the communication device. The method also includes initiating a monetary charge to the user account in response to saving the user-customized embroidery design on the communication device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: Action Tapes, Inc.Inventor: Gary Allen Gardner
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Patent number: 7963238Abstract: A placement holder for an embroiderable comprising a magnetic hoop assembly for use in an embroidery machine. The magnetic hoop assembly includes a first hoop comprising a magnetic material and a second hoop comprising a quantity of metal sufficient for the first hoop to be attracted to the second hoop. The magnetic attraction between the first hoop and the second hoop enables the embroiderable to be held in place between the first hoop and the second hoop for embroidery. An adapter is attached to either the first hoop or second hoop. One end of the adapter is attached to the first hoop or second hoop, and the other end of the adapter attaches to an attachment mechanism on a pantograph on the embroidery machine.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2008Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Great Notions News, Inc.Inventors: Gary Allen Gardner, Eileen Katherine Roche
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Patent number: 7640878Abstract: The illustrative embodiments described herein are directed toward an apparatus and method for coupling an embroidery accessory to an embroidery machine. The apparatus includes a support bar. The support bar is coupled to the embroidery machine. The apparatus also includes a set of acceptors. The set of acceptors are attached to the support bar. The apparatus also includes an embroidery accessory. The embroidery accessory includes a set of attachment adapters. The set of attachment adapters are adapted to be coupled to the set of acceptors.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2007Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Great Notions News, Inc.Inventor: Gary Allen Gardner
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Patent number: 7610868Abstract: A placement holder for an embroiderable. The placement holder comprises a metallic hoop for use in an embroidery machine. The metallic hoop contains a quantity of metal sufficient for a magnet to be attracted to the metallic hoop. An embroiderable is placed on top of the metallic hoop for embroidery. An adapter is attached to the metallic hoop. One end of the adapter is attached to the metallic hoop, and the other end of the adapter attaches to an attachment mechanism on a pantograph on the embroidery machine.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2007Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Inventor: Gary Allen Gardner
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Publication number: 20090064913Abstract: The illustrative embodiments described herein are directed toward an apparatus and method for coupling an embroidery accessory to an embroidery machine. The apparatus includes a support bar. The support bar is coupled to the embroidery machine. The apparatus also includes a set of acceptors. The set of acceptors are attached to the support bar. The apparatus also includes an embroidery accessory. The embroidery accessory includes a set of attachment adapters. The set of attachment adapters are adapted to be coupled to the set of acceptors.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2007Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventor: Gary Allen Gardner
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Publication number: 20080295752Abstract: A placement holder for an embroiderable comprising a magnetic hoop assembly for use in an embroidery machine. The magnetic hoop assembly includes a first hoop comprising a magnetic material and a second hoop comprising a quantity of metal sufficient for the first hoop to be attracted to the second hoop. The magnetic attraction between the first hoop and the second hoop enables the embroiderable to be held in place between the first hoop and the second hoop for embroidery. An adapter is attached to either the first hoop or second hoop. One end of the adapter is attached to the first hoop or second hoop, and the other end of the adapter attaches to an attachment mechanism on a pantograph on the embroidery machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: GREAT NOTIONS NEWS, INC.Inventors: Gary Allen Gardner, Eileen Katherine Roche
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Publication number: 20080289549Abstract: A placement holder for an embroiderable. The placement holder comprises a metallic hoop for use in an embroidery machine. The metallic hoop contains a quantity of metal sufficient for a magnet to be attracted to the metallic hoop. An embroiderable is placed on top of the metallic hoop for embroidery. An adapter is attached to the metallic hoop. One end of the adapter is attached to the metallic hoop, and the other end of the adapter attaches to an attachment mechanism on a pantograph on the embroidery machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventor: Gary Allen Gardner
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Patent number: 5822428Abstract: A method and a computer-readable media product are provided to enable controlled access to an embroidery design. The product includes a computer-readable storage medium, on which encrypted data defining the embroidery design is stored. Design specification data on the embroidery design is also stored on the computer-readable storage medium in the clear, i.e., unencrypted form. The design specification data includes information on stitch count, size, and a number of colors embodied in the embroidery design. A user can freely access the design specification data to determine whether to purchase a password to unlock the embroidery design. If so, the user purchases the password, which enables decryption of the encrypted embroidery design into a clear graphic format.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1997Date of Patent: October 13, 1998Assignee: Great Notions Corp.Inventor: Gary Allen Gardner