Patents by Inventor Helen M. Fink

Helen M. Fink 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: 4393104
    Abstract: A placemat of the type used for organizing a table setting, the placemat having a cover which is removably attached over a rigid support member. In a preferred embodiment, the rigid support member is formed of a wood material and in a substantially rectangular configuration. The cover is formed of a flexible material, such as a fabric, and is provided with an elastic material along its perimeter to maintain the cover in position around the rigid support member. At least one further cover having a predetermined graphic aspect is provided around the cover. The graphical aspect of the cover and the partial cover may be advantageously selected to have a predetermined significance, thereby eliminating the need for separate placemats for different occasions and holidays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1983
    Assignee: Helen M. Fink
    Inventor: Helen M. Fink