Patents by Inventor Kathleen Torrell

Kathleen Torrell 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: 7951236
    Abstract: A composition of liquid graphite is presented. The liquid graphite can be erased and applied to a surface using a writing instrument such as a ball point pen with a consistency, accuracy and darkness equivalent to that of a standard graphite, No. 2 pencil. The liquid graphite comprises a formulation of carbon powder, solvent and adhesive in a concentration that provides a dark, consistent marking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: JAKKS Pacific, Inc.
    Inventors: Kathleen Torrell, Anthony P. Bazan, Kwong Hang Adwood Tang
  • Publication number: 20070243006
    Abstract: A composition of liquid graphite is presented. The liquid graphite can be erased and applied to a surface using a writing instrument such as a ball point pen with a consistency, accuracy and darkness equivalent to that of a standard graphite, No. 2 pencil. The liquid graphite comprises a formulation of carbon powder, solvent and adhesive in a concentration that provides a dark, consistent marking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2006
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Inventors: Kathleen Torrell, Anthony Bazan, Kwong Hang Tang
  • Publication number: 20070014962
    Abstract: A multi-color dry paint tablet is described. The paint tablet has at least two portions, where a first portion of the paint tablet is formed of a paint having a first color and a second portion of the paint tablet is formed of paint having a second color. A user may add a liquid to either the first or second portions to dissolve the first and second colors respectively to form a paint solution of the first or second colors. Additionally, a user may add a liquid to both the first and second portions simultaneously to mix the first and second colors to form a paint solution having a third color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventor: Kathleen Torrell
  • Publication number: 20060147252
    Abstract: A liquid graphite pencil is presented, and more particularly a wooden pencil that includes a liquid graphite cartridge disposed therein. The liquid graphite pencil includes a plurality of shell portions with grooves. A liquid graphite cartridge is placed within the grooves and enclosed with an adhesive between the plurality of shell portions. A ball point tip is connected with the cartridge, allowing a user to release the liquid graphite and write with the pencil. A cap with an eraser is connected with the plurality of shell portions, permitting a user to erase previously written graphite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2005
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventor: Kathleen Torrell