Patents by Inventor Jennifer M. Copes

Jennifer M. Copes 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: 20100147425
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an asset protection bag for large items, such as, but not limited to, automobiles and boats, and also for small items, such as, but not limited to, firearms and documents. The asset protection bag includes a first half and a second half which can be laid out flat. A first zipper profile of a water-resistant zipper is formed around the periphery of the first half and a second zipper profile of the water-resistant zipper is formed around the periphery of the second half. The first half is folded over the second half, with the asset therebetween, and the zipper profiles are interlocked. Vacuum ports are provided to allow for the evacuation of air trapped therewithin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Henry L. Swain, Jennifer M. Copes, Joseph T. Cowin, Donald L. Crevier, Owen J. McGarel, Stanley Piotrowski, Michael J. McMahon, Eldrige J. Presnell