Patents by Inventor Janice E. Cairns

Janice E. Cairns 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: 20030204899
    Abstract: A removable toilet lid cover with hook-and-loop or other fasteners for quick and sturdy attachment to a toilet lid. The uniquely designed lid cover does not extend to a toilet lid's side or underside and consequently avoids soiling by an inattentive user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2002
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventor: Janice E. Cairns
  • Patent number: 5673741
    Abstract: A telescoping curtain rod and associated draperies that have attachment surfaces such as two-piece hook-and-loop fasteners commonly referred to as a VELCRO fasteners. The curtain rod includes an outer frame, an inner frame slidably mounted within the outer frame, and first and second brackets for attaching the curtain rod to a vertical support surface such as a wall. The outer and inner frames may each include front and top sides carrying attachment surfaces. The top and front sides of the inner frame may have indentations for carrying the attachment surfaces so as to allow the inner frame to slide easily within the outer frame. The top sides of the outer and inner frames may include tabs for engaging the brackets so as to maintain the top sides of the outer and inner frames substantially perpendicular to the vertical support surface. Multi-piece window treatments can therefore be easily installed and removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Inventor: Janice E. Cairns
  • Patent number: D507173
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Inventor: Janice E. Cairns
  • Patent number: D512257
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Breeze Home Fashions, Inc.
    Inventor: Janice E. Cairns
  • Patent number: D517402
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Breeze Home Fashions, Inc.
    Inventor: Janice E. Cairns
  • Patent number: D474531
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Breeze Home Fashions, Inc.
    Inventor: Janice E. Cairns