Patents by Inventor Joy Robinson

Joy Robinson 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).

  • Patent number: 6519778
    Abstract: A decorative clothing accessory and a method for its manufacture, that comprises both scarf-like and jewelry components, and which can be worn comfortably even by those who are otherwise unable to tolerate clothing worn close against the neck. The present invention comprises an elongated flexible scarf-like member that is worn against the front and sides of a person's neck and a detachable jewelry member with adjustable fastening means that draws the scarf-like member around to the back of the wearer's neck and secures it into its usable position. If needed, the scarf-like member may include a soft fabric lining. Decorative embellishments for the scarf-like member may be included to add versatility. Although not limited thereto, the shape of the scarf-like member may be substantially rectangular, V-shaped, cowl-like, or have a subtle lower dip that follows the curvature of a human neck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Inventors: Gina R. Arias, Joy Robinson
  • Publication number: 20020023289
    Abstract: A decorative clothing accessory and a method for its manufacture, that comprises both scarf-like and jewelry components, and which can be worn comfortably even by those who are otherwise unable to tolerate clothing worn close against the neck. The present invention comprises an elongated flexible scarf-like member that is worn against the front and sides of a person's neck and a detachable jewelry member with adjustable fastening means that draws the scarf-like member around to the back of the wearer's neck and secures it into its usable position. If needed, the scarf-like member may include a soft fabric lining. Decorative embellishments for the scarf-like member may be included to add versatility. Although not limited thereto, the shape of the scarf-like member may be substantially rectangular, V-shaped, cowl-like, or have a subtle lower dip that follows the curvature of a human neck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventors: Gina R. Arias, Joy Robinson
  • Patent number: 6256793
    Abstract: A decorative clothing accessory and a method for its manufacture, that comprises both scarf-like and jewelry components, and which can be worn comfortably even by those who are sensitive to and unable to tolerate clothing that is worn close against the neck, such as turtleneck shirts and sweaters, bandanas, and scarves. The present invention comprises an elongated flexible scarf-like member that is worn against the front and sides of a person's neck and a jewelry member with fastening means that draws the scarf-like member around to the back of the wearer's neck and secures it into its usable position. The back of the scarf-like member must feel soft against the neck, and include a soft fabric lining when necessary. Also, it is preferred that the jewelry member be adjustable and in the most preferred embodiment the jewelry member would comprise opposing chain segments of unequal length, which have large links and a toggle attached to the shorter chain segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Inventors: Gina R. Arias, Joy Robinson