Patents by Inventor JAMES MUNGAI

JAMES MUNGAI 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: 20140024286
    Abstract: The present unique design relates to assembly of the hook and wheel toy construction described herein, consisting of 1) guiding hook-like structure attached to a connecting rod with a handle and; 2) circular rim-like structure. This design embodies the following new aspects: 1) Placement of the guiding hook in a U-shape projecting from the middle of the end of the connecting rod eases handling of the rod and toy from the left or right-hand side (shown in FIG. 3). 2) Interchangeable decorative insert options such as a single or multi-colored spokes (FIG. 6), or a solid disc insert with various designs, a new design concept for this toy construction (FIG. 7). Interchangeable inserts provide a platform for customization of consumer preferences including multiple colors and designs. They also provide a stage for display of favorite designs, self portraits, celebrity portraits just to mention but a few.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventors: JAMES MUNGAI, CAROLINE W. KINUTHIA
  • Publication number: 20120266363
    Abstract: The present utility invention and ornamental design relates to a sock construction, particularly, to the assembly of a multi-top sock described herein. The multi-top sock construction consists of one full outer sock with separate body of leg attachment that can be appended to the main sock. The body of the leg attachment(s) project(s) upward above the cuff of the main outer sock. The body of leg attachment(s) would be adhered to the main sock by sewn stitches, adhesive or through other conventional means. The attachment seam is concealed from view by the outer sock fabric. This ornamental design of the sock provides the aforementioned platform for multiple advertising and logo exposure and increased brand recognition; a fresh and new idea in style such as a 2-in-1 or 3-in-1 sock, yet the comfort of the sock we know, love and enjoy; visual appearance of a multi-top sock, yet the utility of a single sock; and convenience and simplicity of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: CAROLINE W. KINUTHIA, JAMES MUNGAI