Patents by Inventor Laura E. Emerson

Laura E. Emerson 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).

  • Door hinge cover
    Patent number: 6854162
    Abstract: A door hinge mask completely protects a door hinge during painting, is reusable, can be used on a hanging door easily and allows movement of the door during the painting process. The device includes two portions used in combination; one portion for protecting the hinge plates and a portion for protecting the hinge cylinder. The hinge plate protector is made from a flexible material and removably attaches to the hinge plates using a magnetic material. The hinge cylinder protector is also made from a flexible material and removably attaches to the hinge cylinder using a magnetic material. The two portions used in combination completely protect the door hinge during painting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Inventors: Laura E. Emerson, Christopher S. Emerson
  • Door hinge cover
    Publication number: 20020178543
    Abstract: A door hinge mask completely protects a door hinge during painting, is reusable, can be used on a hanging door easily and allows movement of the door during the painting process. The device includes two portions used in combination; one portion for protecting the hinge plates and a portion for protecting the hinge cylinder. The hinge plate protector is made from a flexible material and removably attaches to the hinge plates using a magnetic material. The hinge cylinder protector is also made from a flexible material and removably attaches to the hinge cylinder using a magnetic material. The two portions used in combination completely protect the door hinge during painting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Laura E. Emerson, Christopher S. Emerson