Patents by Inventor Kay Sherman

Kay Sherman 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).

  • Mask used for grouting tile
    Patent number: 5629064
    Abstract: A mask to be used for grouting tile which when utilized eliminates washing and cleaning of the tiles, thereby saving the time and labor required for washing and clean-up of the grout material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Inventors: Paul L. Sherman, Kay Sherman
  • Method for facilitating printshop paste-up operations
    Patent number: 4312694
    Abstract: An improved approach to printshop paste-up operations involves a vacuum table having a grid of closely spaced air passage apertures in the top surface, a mounting member for receiving sheets carrying text and illustrative material comprising a sheet apertured to match the grid of said top surface having an imperforated border facilitating vacuum positioning on said top surfaces with apertures aligned, arranging and rearranging sheets of text and illustrative material on said mounting member while preventing unintended movement thereof by the vacuum effect at apertures covered thereby until desired composition is achieved, and then bonding a transparent plastic sheet over the mounting member and arranged sheets of text and illustrative material to provide an assemblage which is durable for transport, printshop use and extended storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1982
    Inventors: Paul L. Sherman, Kay Sherman
  • Mounting member for vacuum production of printshop paste-ups
    Patent number: 4253631
    Abstract: An improved approach to printshop paste-up operations involves a vacuum table having a grid of closely spaced air passage apertures in the top surface, a mounting member for receiving sheets carrying text and illustrative material comprising a sheet apertured to match the grid of said top surface having a imperforated border facilitating vacuum positioning on said top surfaces with apertures aligned, arranging and rearranging sheets of text and illustrative material on said mounting member while preventing unintended movement thereof by the vacuum effect at apertures covered thereby until desired composition is achieved, and then bonding a transparent plastic sheet over the mounting member and arranged sheets of text and illustrative material to provide an assemblage which is durable for transport, printshop use and extended storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1981
    Inventors: Paul L. Sherman, Kay Sherman