Patents by Inventor Karen F. Kalavity

Karen F. Kalavity 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: 6253478
    Abstract: A holder for receiving a placard with indicia, comprising a unitary upper member having a backing and a front face, at least a portion of which is transparent, the placard to be positioned therebetween. The front face and backing each have a lower edge portion oppositely positioned. An outwardly-directed protuberance extends above, and generally the length of, each of the lower edge portions. Each protuberance can have an eave. A recessed top portion of a support member receives and engages the lower edge portions. The engagement of the upper member to the support can be by way of sliding or downward snap- or press-fit engagement. The lower edge portions may inwardly dovetail (whether to the point of releasable interlock). A first vertical-side of the backing can be sealed along a first vertical-side of the front face and the recessed top can have open and closed ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: Integra Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Karen F. Kalavity