Patents by Inventor Janice Mary Hoey

Janice Mary Hoey 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).

  • "Stay put" bookmark
    Patent number: 6109204
    Abstract: The disclosure involves an improved bookmark which will mark the reader's place in the book without becoming inadvertently dislodged and without damaging the book. The device is easily removable for reuse at an alternative location in the book. The device may also be manufactured inexpensively out of a wide range of materials. Various embodiments provide for alternative adjustment possibilities to enhance ease of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Inventors: Janice Mary Hoey, Joseph M. Perry