Patents by Inventor Katherine E. Parton

Katherine E. Parton 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).

  • Unobtrusive carrier having quick release access for protective devices
    Patent number: 5495967
    Abstract: An unobtrusive carrier for self-protective devices is disclosed. Such a carrier has a body portion to which is connected a carrying strap. The body portion has a special secret compartment which is solely accessible by a spring-biased opening at one end of the body portion. The spring-biased opening comprises a frame assembly having two frame members pivotally connected to each other such that they can alternately be held in closed position against the spring-biasing or snapped to open position by the spring arms when a catch is released. A holster is provided within the secret compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1996
    Assignee: Hoosier Investment Company
    Inventor: Katherine E. Parton