Patents by Inventor Lorraine A. Cocca

Lorraine A. Cocca 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).

  • Electronic jewelry with inscribed fiber optic tail
    Patent number: 5347437
    Abstract: A fiber optic tail for a jewelry clasp is coupled to the light-emitting diode by a piece of stretchable and shrinkable tubing. A symbol or legend is inscribed on the tail ribbon such that light is emitted around an edge of the symbol to illuminate the symbol. In a second embodiment, a backlit symbol in a fiber optic ribbon is seen through a window in a cover, which may be decorated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Inventors: Lorraine A. Cocca, Gary L. Turbeville, Cesare W. Brown
  • Decorative hair ornament
    Patent number: 4998186
    Abstract: A decorative hair ornament is provided utilizing optic fibers attached to the means of fastening the ornament to the hair. A plurality of optic fibers are extended outwardly controlled by a light source including a battery and diode. Decorations such as gemstones, artificial flowers, and the like are provided to conceal the elements of the light source for the fiber optics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1991
    Inventor: Lorraine Cocca
  • Decorative light arrangement
    Patent number: D370548
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Inventors: Lorraine A. Cocca, Gary L. Turbeville