Patents by Inventor Gerry Ayala

Gerry Ayala 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).

  • Roller die press
    Patent number: 7743700
    Abstract: A roller press includes a housing to which upper and lower rollers are coupled. A crank handle is coupled to at least one of the upper and lower rollers. Rotation of the crank handle causes rotation of the rollers. Two doors that provide die support surfaces are coupled to the housing and are moveable between a closed position and an open position. A suction member is coupled to the bottom of the housing. The suction member is actuated by movement of the doors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Provo Craft and Novelry, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerry Ayala, Michael Horito, Tyler Allan
  • Needle punch stretch hoop
    Patent number: 7458174
    Abstract: The invention relates to an embroidery frame and a frame cover configured to mate with the fabric frame and align a fabric frame opening with a frame cover opening to provide a single embroidery frame opening, where the frame cover has a plurality of engagement members adapted to releasably engage the fabric frame and cover the gripper strips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Provo Craft and Novelty, Inc.
    Inventors: Clella Gustin, Jared Burton, Chad McBride, Gerry Ayala
  • ROLLER DIE PRESS
    Publication number: 20070214972
    Abstract: A roller press includes a housing to which upper and lower rollers are coupled. A crank handle is coupled to at least one of the upper and lower rollers. Rotation of the crank handle causes rotation of the rollers. Two doors that provide die support surfaces are coupled to the housing and are moveable between a closed position and an open position. A suction member is coupled to the bottom of the housing. The suction member is actuated by movement of the doors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Gerry Ayala, Michael Horito, Tyler Allan
  • Control panel for an electronic cutter
    Patent number: D533582
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Provo Craft and Novelty, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Workman, Desiree Tanner, William Craig Youse, Jason B. Brinkerhoff, Jonathan Aaron Johnson, Michael Horito, Gerry Ayala, Ken Yan
  • Electronic cutter
    Patent number: D533897
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: Provo Craft and Novelty, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Workman, Desiree Tanner, William Craig Youse, Jason B. Brinkerhoff, Jonathan Aaron Johnson, Michael Horito, Gerry Ayala, Ken Yan
  • Electronic cutter
    Patent number: D534204
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Provo Craft and Novelty, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Workman, Desiree Tanner, William Craig Youse, Jason B. Brinkerhoff, Jonathan Aaron Johnson, Michael Horito, Gerry Ayala, Ken Yan
  • Electronic cutter
    Patent number: D534205
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Provo Craft and Novelty, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Workman, Desiree Tanner, William Craig Youse, Jason B. Brinkerhoff, Jonathan Aaron Johnson, Michael Horito, Gerry Ayala, Ken Yan
  • Cartridge for electronic cutter
    Patent number: D541843
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Provo Craft and Novelty, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Workman, Desiree Tanner, William Craig Youse, Jason B. Brinkerhoff, Jonathan Aaron Johnson, Michael Horito, Gerry Ayala, Ken Yan
  • Cartridge for electronic cutter
    Patent number: D541844
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Provo Craft and Novelty, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Workman, Desiree Tanner, William Craig Youse, Jason B. Brinkerhoff, Jonathan Aaron Johnson, Michael Horito, Gerry Ayala, Ken Yan
  • Electronic cutter
    Patent number: D543583
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Provo Craft and Novelty, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Workman, Desiree Tanner, William Craig Youse, Jason B. Brinkerhoff, Jonathan Aaron Johnson, Michael Horito, Gerry Ayala, Ken Yan
  • Scraper tool
    Patent number: D545518
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Provo Craft and Novelty, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerry Ayala
  • Carry tote
    Patent number: D554863
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Provo Craft and Novelty, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerry Ayala
  • Paper trimmer blade handle
    Patent number: D569416
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Provo Craft and Novelty, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerry Ayala
  • Tool handle
    Patent number: D633362
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Provo Craft and Novelty, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerry Ayala