Patents by Inventor Katherine Lynn Overby

Katherine Lynn Overby 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).

  • Decorative connector and method for affixing same
    Patent number: 5685174
    Abstract: A decorative connector for affixing to a clothing burr and a method for affixing such connector is disclosed. In one form, the connector comprises a decorative element and coupler means fixed to the element. The coupler means is adapted for detachable securement to the burr. In another form, the coupler means is mounted on the burr and is adapted to engage and detachably secure the decorative connector. When the connector is detached, the coupler means remains mounted on the burr ready to receive another decorative connector. The method for affixing the decorative connector comprises mounting coupler means to a burr and attaching the connector to the coupler means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Inventors: Sherri Kay Balzer, Katherine Lynn Overby