Patents by Inventor Lillian M. Bender

Lillian M. Bender 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: 5517722
    Abstract: A curtain holder is disclosed comprising a decorative element for aesthetically embellishing a curtain, and holding means cooperatively engaging the decorative element after the latter has been placed in a preselected location on a curtain or similar fabric. The holding means engages the decorative element in such manner as to grip the curtain material fabric therebetween without penetrating or otherwise disturbing the integrity of the curtain fabric. In the mostly preferred embodiment, the holding means comprises a magnetic member for establishing a magnetic holding circuit including the decorative element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Inventor: Lillian M. Bender