Patents by Inventor Janice Gorton

Janice Gorton 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: 20080259477
    Abstract: The described invention embodies the design of a rear vision activity mirror for use in several recreational and sports activities. The rear view mirror is designed to attach to a glove, armband, helmet, wristband, goggles or a Velcro strip that can be connected to several apparatuses, sports equipment and/or activity gear or gear parts. This invention allows the user to acquire rear view vision through a rear view mirror and the design of this invention's swivel mechanism. This device enables the user to see behind in stern view, through a range of rear view angles and perspectives. The position of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to many positions through its ability to swivel and its ability to stay in a “set” position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Janice Gorton, Benson Lam
  • Publication number: 20070133195
    Abstract: The described invention provides a container such as a gift bag or box, with an LED light-enhanced decorative or informative pattern on the surface of the container, such pattern including light emitting diode (LED) lights. The LED-lit bags and boxes are functional as well as decorative, as they can transport or serve as storage for a range of items including Halloween candy and Christmas gifts. The LED lights are part of a larger LED circuit which is substantially affixed to an inner surface of the container, while the lights are configured on the outer surface of the bag, being connected to the circuit by circuit wires that traverse from the inner surface of the container to the outer surface through a hole in the substrate material of the container, which may be re-enforced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventor: Janice Gorton