Patents by Inventor Karen Karam

Karen Karam 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: 20160183656
    Abstract: A headband assembly includes a lower band element and an upper band element. The lower band element has upstanding flanges that define a cavity to provide for storage of personal items such as eyeglasses, lipstick, lip balm, etc., and the flanges include a plurality of reliefs or notches therein for making the lower band flexible. The upper band element pivots with respect to the lower element and includes a lock mechanism. The lower band element also includes a plurality of coupling members in the form of rows of rod-shaped bar members for receiving and coupling with a clip. The clip member may be coupled to a hair accessory which may include any known or appropriate accessory. The coupling members are integrated in the lower band on the front and back sides of the upstanding flanges as well as on the bottom surface of the lower band to provide greater flexibility and accessorizing options. The ornamental designs of the headband, eyeglass frame, and clips are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventor: Karen Karam
  • Patent number: 9138023
    Abstract: A headband assembly includes a lower band element and an upper band element. The lower band element has upstanding flanges that define a cavity to provide for storage of personal items such as eyeglasses, lipstick, lip balm, etc., and the flanges include a plurality of reliefs or notches therein for making the lower band flexible. The upper band element pivots with respect to the lower element and includes a lock mechanism. The lower band element also includes a plurality of coupling members in the form of rows of rod-shaped bar members for receiving and coupling with a clip. The clip member may be coupled to a hair accessory which may include any known or appropriate accessory. The coupling members are integrated in the lower band on the front and back sides of the upstanding flanges as well as on the bottom surface of the lower band to provide greater flexibility and accessorizing options. The ornamental designs of the headband, eyeglass frame, and clips are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Inventor: Karen Karam
  • Publication number: 20140130819
    Abstract: A headband assembly includes a lower band element and an upper band element. The lower band element has upstanding flanges that define a cavity to provide for storage of personal items such as eyeglasses, lipstick, lip balm, etc., and the flanges include a plurality of reliefs or notches therein for making the lower band flexible. The upper band element pivots with respect to the lower element and includes a lock mechanism. The lower band element also includes a plurality of coupling members in the form of rows of rod-shaped bar members for receiving and coupling with a clip. The clip member may be coupled to a hair accessory which may include any known or appropriate accessory. The coupling members are integrated in the lower band on the front and back sides of the upstanding flanges as well as on the bottom surface of the lower band to provide greater flexibility and accessorizing options. The ornamental designs of the headband, eyeglass frame, and clips are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventor: Karen Karam
  • Publication number: 20050096926
    Abstract: A system and method for automating the transfer of real estate. A centralized server or servers are connected to a distributed computer network that is connected between a plurality of client computers. A real estate record is created on the centralized server and information is received on the server from a plurality of sources including real estate databases, computer input devices, facsimile equipment, and electronic mail systems. The centralized server is integrated with a multiple listing service wherein information can be automatically exchanged therebetween. Fax or email communications may include documents for storage on the server. The fax or email sender enters a record identifier wherein the server recognizes the record identifier and determines whether it matches an existing real estate record. If so, the server converts the document to digital form if necessary and saves it to the matching real estate record.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Inventors: Steven Eaton, William Shannon, Karen Karam, David DeRees