Patents by Inventor Janet K. Lau

Janet K. Lau 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: 9358827
    Abstract: A note includes a note sheet having an opening and at least two slits and a binder clip. Both slits extend to touch the opening. One slit extends to touch an edge of the note. A binder clip is inserted into one of the slits and positioned to block the opening from a front view of the note.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Inventor: Janet K. Lau
  • Patent number: 9308769
    Abstract: A tabbed note includes a note sheet or card having an opening and a binder clip. A binder clip is inserted through the opening and positioned to block the opening from a front view of the tabbed note. In an implementation, a bottom edge of the binder clip clips to a contact point on the card below the slit. A length of the card above the contact point is longer than a length of the handles of the binder clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Inventor: Janet K. Lau
  • Publication number: 20140116903
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for securely but removably tabbing one or more sheets of paper are disclosed. According to another aspect of the present invention, a kit includes a container and a first tabbed note assembly. The container includes at least a first compartment, and the first tabbed note assembly includes a first tabbed note and a first fastener. The first tabbed note has a first opening defined therein, and the first fastener is at least partially disposed in the first opening. The first tabbed note is positioned, or otherwise contained, at least partially in the first compartment. In one embodiment, the kit includes a divider that is inserted at least partially in the container such that the first compartment and a second compartment are defined at least partially by the divider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventor: Janet K. Lau
  • Patent number: 8459451
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for securely but removably tabbing one or more sheets of paper are disclosed. According to another aspect of the present invention, a kit includes a container and a first tabbed note assembly. The container includes at least a first compartment, and the first tabbed note assembly includes a first tabbed note and a first fastener. The first tabbed note has a first opening defined therein, and the first fastener is at least partially disposed in the first opening. The first tabbed note is positioned, or otherwise contained, at least partially in the first compartment. In one embodiment, the kit includes a divider that is inserted at least partially in the container such that the first compartment and a second compartment are defined at least partially by the divider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Inventor: Janet K. Lau
  • Patent number: 8397410
    Abstract: A tabbed note includes a note sheet having an opening and at least two slits and a binder clip. Both slits extend to touch the opening. One slit extends to touch an edge of the note. A binder clip is inserted into one of the slits and positioned to block the opening from a front view of the tabbed note.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Inventor: Janet K. Lau
  • Publication number: 20110168583
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for securely but removably tabbing one or more sheets of paper are disclosed. According to another aspect of the present invention, a kit includes a container and a first tabbed note assembly. The container includes at least a first compartment, and the first tabbed note assembly includes a first tabbed note and a first fastener. The first tabbed note has a first opening defined therein, and the first fastener is at least partially disposed in the first opening. The first tabbed note is positioned, or otherwise contained, at least partially in the first compartment. In one embodiment, the kit includes a divider that is inserted at least partially in the container such that the first compartment and a second compartment are defined at least partially by the divider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Janet K. Lau
  • Patent number: D663774
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Inventor: Janet K. Lau
  • Patent number: D664198
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Inventor: Janet K. Lau
  • Patent number: D664199
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Inventor: Janet K. Lau
  • Patent number: D664200
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Inventor: Janet K. Lau
  • Patent number: D672394
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Inventor: Janet K. Lau
  • Patent number: D673219
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Inventor: Janet K. Lau
  • Patent number: D681733
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Inventor: Janet K. Lau
  • Patent number: D684629
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Inventor: Janet K. Lau
  • Patent number: D706343
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Inventor: Janet K. Lau
  • Patent number: D717867
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Inventor: Janet K. Lau
  • Patent number: D730443
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Inventor: Janet K. Lau
  • Patent number: D774594
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Inventors: Janet K. Lau, Dara Kaneko Woo
  • Patent number: D775278
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Inventors: Janet K. Lau, Dara Kaneko Woo
  • Patent number: D775689
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Inventor: Janet K. Lau