Patents by Inventor Kirsten M. Smith

Kirsten M. Smith 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).

  • Method and system for dispensing an irregularly shaped article for retail sale
    Patent number: 6199721
    Abstract: A system for dispensing an irregularly shaped article for retail sale includes a package assembly and a dispensing assembly. The package assembly includes an inner packaging portion and an outer packaging portion. The outer packaging portion defines a cylindrical cavity. The inner packaging portion is disposed within the cylindrical cavity. The inner packaging portion defines a cavity for receiving the irregularly shaped article. The inner packaging portion preferably includes at least one cylindrical portion matingly received within the outer packaging portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2001
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Dunham, Kirsten M. Smith