Patents by Inventor Janice Bodinet

Janice Bodinet 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: 7464494
    Abstract: A magnetic display apparatus includes a magnetic board unit which includes a non-magnetic board base and a magnet attracting layer attached to the non-magnetic board base. The magnet attracting layer can be either magnetic or ferro-magnetic material. Magnetic clamp units, having a non-magnetic handle and a magnetic base, are provided for attaching non-magnetic articles to the magnetic board unit. A decorative layer can be attached to the magnetic layer. The magnetic board unit can have an overall decorative shape. A removable and replaceable decoration can be provided, and decoration attachment means can be provided for attaching the removable and replaceable decoration to the magnetic board unit. A stand can be provided for supporting the magnetic board unit. The stand can provide that the magnetic board unit is sloped backward when placed in the stand. A slip over cover having a decorative theme can be provided for slipping over the magnetic board unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Inventor: Janice Bodinet
  • Publication number: 20060248765
    Abstract: A magnetic display apparatus includes a magnetic board unit which includes a non-magnetic board base and a magnet attracting layer attached to the non-magnetic board base. The magnet attracting layer can be either magnetic or ferro-magnetic material. Magnetic clamp units, having a non-magnetic handle and a magnetic base, are provided for attaching non-magnetic articles to the magnetic board unit. A decorative layer can be attached to the magnetic layer. The magnetic board unit can have an overall decorative shape. A removable and replaceable decoration can be provided, and decoration attachment means can be provided for attaching the removable and replaceable decoration to the magnetic board unit. A stand can be provided for supporting the magnetic board unit. The stand can provide that the magnetic board unit is sloped backward when placed in the stand. A slip over cover having a decorative theme can be provided for slipping over the magnetic board unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventor: Janice Bodinet
  • Publication number: 20060180675
    Abstract: A magnetic display apparatus includes a magnetic board unit which includes a non-magnetic board base and a magnetic layer attached to the non-magnetic board base. Magnetic clamp units, having a non-magnetic handle and a magnetic base, are provided for attaching non-magnetic articles to the magnetic board unit. A decorative layer can be attached to the magnetic layer. The magnetic board unit can have an overall decorative shape. A removable and replaceable decoration can be provided, and decoration attachment means can be provided for attaching the removable and replaceable decoration to the magnetic board unit. A stand can be provided for supporting the magnetic board unit. The stand can provide that the magnetic board unit is sloped backward when placed in the stand. A slip over cover having a decorative theme can be provided for slipping over the magnetic board unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventor: Janice Bodinet