Patents by Inventor Gregory L. Lockhart

Gregory L. Lockhart 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).

  • Report cover
    Patent number: 8616798
    Abstract: A cover (10) is disclosed for holding objects such as papers and reports. The cover (10) is formed of a member (20) having a front cover (22), a spine (24) and a back cover (26). A first portion (32) and a second portion (38) are folded over to encapsulate a prong fastener (12). The second portion (38) is then fastened to the back cover (26) with adhesive tape (58). The first and second portions (32, 38) can be part of a fastener assembly (70) having a third portion (72) that is secured to the inner surface (62) of the back cover (26). In a modification, a flap (128) can be hinged to the side of the back cover (126).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Lockhart Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Lockhart, Eric S. Israel
  • Ring binder cover
    Patent number: 8414213
    Abstract: A cover (10) is disclosed for holding objects such as papers and reports. The cover (10) is formed of a member (12) having a front cover (14), a spine (16) and a back cover (18), a ring binder (22) and a paper surround (24). The paper surround (24) encapsulates the ring binder (22) and secures it to the member (12). The cover can be either a top bound or side bound cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Lockhart Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Lockhart, Eric S. Israel, John C. Pyryt, Michael A. Lopez, Lisa L. Fitzgerald, Julius C. Bejsovec, Larry R. Byrd
  • Ring binder cover
    Publication number: 20110206446
    Abstract: A cover (10) is disclosed for holding objects such as papers and reports. The cover (10) is formed of a member (12) having a front cover (14), a spine (16) and a back cover (18), a ring binder (22) and a paper surround (24). The paper surround (24) encapsulates the ring binder (22) and secures it to the member (12). The cover can be either a top bound or side bound cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Gregory L. Lockhart, Eric S. Israel, John C. Pyryt, Michael A. Lopez, Lisa L. Fitzgerald, Julius C. Bejsovec, Larry R. Byrd
  • Ring binder cover
    Patent number: 7934884
    Abstract: A cover (10) is disclosed for holding objects such as papers and reports. The cover (10) is formed of a member (12) having a front cover (14), a spine (16) and a back cover (18), a ring binder (22) and a paper surround (24). The paper surround (24) encapsulates the ring binder (22) and secures it to the member (12). The cover can be either a top bound or side bound cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Lockhart Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Lockhart, Eric S. Israel, John C. Pyryt, Michael A. Lopez, Lisa L. Fitzgerald, Julius C. Bejsovec, Larry R. Byrd
  • Report cover
    Publication number: 20110038662
    Abstract: A cover (10) is disclosed for holding objects such as papers and reports. The cover (10) is formed of a member (20) having a front cover (22), a spine (24) and a back cover (26). A first portion (32) and a second portion (38) are folded over to encapsulate a prong fastener (12). The second portion (38) is then fastened to the back cover (26) with adhesive tape (58). The first and second portions (32, 38) can be part of a fastener assembly (70) having a third portion (72) that is secured to the inner surface (62) of the back cover (26). In a modification, a flap (128) can be hinged to the side of the back cover (126).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventors: Gregory L. Lockhart, Eric S. Israel