Patents by Inventor James J. Bender

James J. Bender 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).

  • Publication number: 20190174936
    Abstract: The present invention is a pre-construction sample that is made of a flexible material and has a product image corresponding to an actual construction product. The pre-construction sample is preferably at least 18 inches in one dimension. The pre-construction sample is preferably produced by a printing process having at least 200 dpi, and more preferably 300 dpi. Kits of pre-construction samples are provided to assist the consumer choosing from among various construction products, such as flooring, decking, countertops, cabinets, windows, shingles, among others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: James J. Bender, David J. Bender
  • Patent number: 10201238
    Abstract: The present invention is a pre-construction sample that is made of a flexible material and has a product image corresponding to an actual construction product. The pre-construction sample is preferably at least 18 inches in one dimension. The pre-construction sample is preferably produced by a printing process having at least 200 dpi, and more preferably 300 dpi. Kits of pre-construction samples are provided to assist the consumer choosing from among various construction products, such as flooring, decking, countertops, cabinets, windows, shingles, among others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Inventors: James J. Bender, David J. Bender
  • Publication number: 20160183699
    Abstract: The present invention is a pre-construction sample that is made of a flexible material and has a product image corresponding to an actual construction product. The pre-construction sample is preferably at least 18 inches in one dimension. The pre-construction sample is preferably produced by a printing process having at least 200 dpi, and more preferably 300 dpi. Kits of pre-construction samples are provided to assist the consumer choosing from among various construction products, such as flooring, decking, countertops, cabinets, windows, shingles, among others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: James J. Bender, David J. Bender
  • Patent number: 9293066
    Abstract: The present invention is a pre-construction sample that is made of a flexible material and has a product image corresponding to an actual construction product. The pre-construction sample is preferably at least 18 inches in one dimension. The pre-construction sample is preferably produced by a printing process having at least 200 dpi, and more preferably 300 dpi. Kits of pre-construction samples are provided to assist the consumer choosing from among various construction products, such as flooring, decking, countertops, cabinets, windows, shingles, among others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Inventors: James J. Bender, David J. Bender
  • Publication number: 20150064660
    Abstract: The present invention is a pre-construction sample that is made of a flexible material and has a product image corresponding to an actual construction product. The pre-construction sample is preferably at least 18 inches in one dimension. The pre-construction sample is preferably produced by a printing process having at least 200 dpi, and more preferably 300 dpi. Kits of pre-construction samples are provided to assist the consumer choosing from among various construction products, such as flooring, decking, countertops, cabinets, windows, shingles, among others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: James J. Bender, David J. Bender
  • Patent number: 8961182
    Abstract: The present invention is a pre-construction sample that is made of a flexible material and has a product image corresponding to an actual construction product. The pre-construction sample is preferably at least 18 inches in one dimension. The pre-construction sample is preferably produced by a printing process having at least 200 dpi, and more preferably 300 dpi. Kits of pre-construction samples are provided to assist the consumer choosing from among various construction products, such as flooring, decking, countertops, cabinets, windows, shingles, among others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Inventors: James J. Bender, David J. Bender
  • Publication number: 20130280680
    Abstract: The present invention is a pre-construction sample that is made of a flexible material and has a product image corresponding to an actual construction product. The pre-construction sample is preferably at least 18 inches in one dimension. The pre-construction sample is preferably produced by a printing process having at least 200 dpi, and more preferably 300 dpi. Kits of pre-construction samples are provided to assist the consumer choosing from among various construction products, such as flooring, decking, countertops, cabinets, windows, shingles, among others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: James J. Bender, David J. Bender
  • Patent number: 8241039
    Abstract: The present invention is a pre-construction sample that is made of a flexible material and has a product image corresponding to an actual construction product. The pre-construction sample is preferably at least 18 inches in one dimension. The pre-construction sample is preferably produced by a printing process having at least 200 dpi. Kits of pre-construction samples are provided to assist the consumer choosing from among various construction products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Inventors: James J. Bender, David J. Bender
  • Publication number: 20110045453
    Abstract: The present invention is a pre-construction sample that is made of a flexible material and has a product image corresponding to an actual construction product. The pre-construction sample is preferably at least 18 inches in one dimension. The pre-construction sample is preferably produced by a printing process having at least 200 dpi, and more preferably 300 dpi. Kits of pre-construction samples are provided to assist the consumer choosing from among various construction products, such as flooring, decking, countertops, cabinets, windows, shingles, among others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: James J. Bender, David J. Bender
  • Publication number: 20110042251
    Abstract: The present invention is a pre-construction sample that is made of a flexible material and has a product image corresponding to an actual construction product. The pre-construction sample is preferably at least 18 inches in one dimension. The pre-construction sample is preferably produced by a printing process having at least 200 dpi. Kits of pre-construction samples are provided to assist the consumer choosing from among various construction products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: James J. Bender, David J. Bender
  • Publication number: 20080271330
    Abstract: The present invention is an object hanging device, comprising an elongated body and a scale on the elongated body. The elongated body having a middle section. The scale has a zero point that is located within the middle section of the elongated body. The scale includes right measuring units to the right of the zero point and left measuring units to the left of the zero point. The right measuring units and the left measuring units increase away from the zero point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventor: James J. Bender
  • Patent number: D665211
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Inventors: James J. Bender, David J. Bender
  • Patent number: D677955
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Inventors: James J. Bender, David J. Bender
  • Patent number: D697738
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Inventors: James J. Bender, David J. Bender
  • Patent number: D716086
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Inventors: James J. Bender, David J. Bender
  • Patent number: D751327
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Inventors: James J. Bender, David J. Bender