Patents by Inventor Joy Mangano

Joy Mangano 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: 20130020160
    Abstract: An expandable multi-compartment luggage having a second luggage bag hingeably attached to the first luggage bag. The second luggage bag having an upper portion and a collapsible lower portion. The collapsible lower portion being moveable between a collapsed position to an expanded position defining a lower interior compartment. The luggage also including a dividing wall disposed between the upper and lower portions of the second luggage bag, and which is movable from a closed position dividing the upper interior compartment of the second luggage bag and the lower interior compartment of the second luggage bag and an open position with the upper interior compartment of the second luggage bag being in communication with the lower interior compartment of the second luggage bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: 8028868
    Abstract: Embodiment of the invention provide a garment support system, which may include a garment hanger and a garment bar physically unconnected to the hanger that can attach to the bottom of a garment supported by the hanger. The garment bar may include one or more clips for attaching the supporting to a garment. The support also may be weighted to provide additional support to the garment and/or to maintain a garment in a desired configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs, LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Publication number: 20110192688
    Abstract: An expandable bag includes a body having a lower portion defining a closed bottom and a generally upstanding lower sidewall having an upper rim and an upper portion defining an upper sidewall having a lower edge coupled adjacent to the upper rim of the lower portion and having an upper rim defining a top opening. The upper portion is movable between a folded position, in which the upper sidewall is folded within the lower sidewall such that the upper rim of the upper portion and the top opening thereof is disposed generally adjacent to the upper edge of the lower portion to define an interior compartment of a certain size, and an extended position, in which the upper portion is unfolded and extended upwardly, thereby extending the height of the body and creating an interior compartment of greater size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: INGENIOUS DESIGNS LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: 7941936
    Abstract: A garment drying apparatus including upper and lower housings with an expandable and collapsible wall extending therebetween. The apparatus may include at least one support pole and/or bracket to support the upper housing to expand the wall. The upper and lower housings may include openings to slidably receive ends of the at least one support pole and/or bracket. A blower assembly can be located within the lower housing configured to circulate air through one or more vents, wherein when the wall is in an expanded position, the blower assembly circulates air through the one or more vents and into the chamber to dry and press the garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: 7909150
    Abstract: An expandable bag includes a body having a lower portion defining a closed bottom and a generally upstanding lower sidewall having an upper rim and an upper portion defining an upper sidewall having a lower edge coupled adjacent to the upper rim of the lower portion and having an upper rim defining a top opening. The upper portion is movable between a folded position, in which the upper sidewall is folded within the lower sidewall such that the upper rim of the upper portion and the top opening thereof is disposed generally adjacent to the upper edge of the lower portion to define an interior compartment of a certain size, and an extended position, in which the upper portion is unfolded and extended upwardly, thereby extending the height of the body and creating an interior compartment of greater size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Publication number: 20100294675
    Abstract: A case for storing various objects, such as eyeglasses or jewelry, having a top and a bottom shell member which are connected together to allow for movement between an open position and a closed position. Each of the shell members has an interior surface, which when in the closed position, collectively defines an enclosed interior cavity for storage of the objects. Each of the shell members has a layer of memory foam overlying the interior surface. The memory foam layers generally deform to the shape of the object placed within the interior space of the case, when in its closed position and return to a normal, non-deformed position when the case is in its open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventor: Joy MANGANO
  • Patent number: 7828027
    Abstract: A reversible tote comprising a reversible body including first and second surfaces having different patterns. A first pair of openings may extend through a first side of the body to receive a first handle and a second pair of openings can extend through a second side of the body to receive a second handle. A interior lining may form a storage compartment and can be fixed proximate to an upper edge of the body. The interior lining may have a zipper to selectively open and close an end of the lining.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs, LLC
    Inventors: Joy Mangano, Brian Scevola
  • Patent number: 7806284
    Abstract: A stacking tower assembly for displaying, storing, and transporting jewelry includes a lower stacking unit, an intermediate stacking unit, and a cover stacking unit. The lower stacking unit has a bottom wall, a continuous side wall, and a recess located on an inner surface of the continuous side wall. The walls forming a first storage compartment. The intermediate stacking unit has a bottom wall, a continuous side wall, a recess located on an inner surface of the continuous side wall, and a flange having a locking element extending from the bottom wall. The walls of the intermediate stacking unit forming a second storage compartment. The cover stacking unit has a top wall and a flange having a locking element extending from the top wall. The lower stacking unit, the intermediate stacking unit, and the cover stacking unit being detachably connected to form a unitary structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: 7779492
    Abstract: A self-storing combination blanket and neck roll assembly which can be draped over a person and supported on a seat back, having a flat, generally rectangular fabric panel with two sides and four side edges, a flexible neck roll centrally located and removably disposed adjacent to a portion of the fabric panel, disposed adjacent to one of the side edges and a pouch having an opening which is attached to a side edge of the fabric panel adjacent to the neck roll so that the opening of the pouch opens towards one of the sides of the fabric panel. The fabric panel and neck roll are movable between a folded stored position within the pouch and an open position disposed exteriorly of the pouch. When the assembly is in its open position, the opening of the pouch can be received over and atop of a seat back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: 7779976
    Abstract: An item of luggage is provided that has foldable shelves and collapsible drawers. The drawers and shelves may be folded relatively flat and stored in the main housing of the luggage when not in use. The luggage may have a cover support to hold the cover of the luggage open at various angles and under various loads when the cover is open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: D620208
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs, LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: D620739
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: D621627
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs, LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: D637369
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs, LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: D644383
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs, LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: D667724
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: D674564
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs, LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: D707902
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs, LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: D715590
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs, LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: D716007
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs, LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano