Patents by Inventor Kimberly R. Jacobs

Kimberly R. Jacobs 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: 5638772
    Abstract: A combination toy and child safety line which restricts the range of motion of a child while providing storage capability, entertainment and social acceptability. A flexible tether is connected to a belt by a ring which is hidden from view by a decorative toy. The decorative toy is hollow and has an opening for storage of small objects. The tether retracts smoothly into the casing of a retractable mechanism which is also hidden from view by a decorative toy. The casing of the retractable mechanism is connected by a bracket onto a second belt. The first belt is attached around the waist of a child, and the second belt is attached around the waist of a caretaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1997
    Inventors: Mark Kaufmann, Kimberly R. Jacobs