Patents by Inventor Lyle J. Martinsen

Lyle J. Martinsen 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).

  • Dispensing of labels, stickers, decals and stamps from a spool of backing material
    Publication number: 20030071051
    Abstract: Dispensers are disclosed for receiving a roll comprising a backing strip and labels, stickers, decals, stamps and the like releasibly adhered to one side of the backing strip and by which the backing strip is manually pulled from the dispenser causing the labels, stickers, decals, stamps and the like to be successively separated from the backing strip for adherence to a desired object, such as merchandise, envelopes, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventor: Lyle J. Martinsen
  • Paper insert device
    Patent number: 6189841
    Abstract: An insert apparatus is disclosed which is used to insert items into pouches. The insert apparatus comprises a bending region designed to bend along a length of the apparatus; a non-bending region coupled to the bending region, having a gripping space positioned along a length thereof; a first and second insert foot located on either side of the gripping space; and a transition zone, located between the bending and non-bending regions, where the bend in the bending region gradually flattens out to the non-bending region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Inventors: Lynette M. LaPoint, Lyle J. Martinsen
  • Repairing squeaking floors
    Patent number: 5179813
    Abstract: Novel methods and apparatus are disclosed by which squeaking floors are facilely, reliably and economically repaired by internal injection of glue or the like without the disassembly of floor components or substantial removal of a floor covering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1993
    Inventors: Lyle J. Martinsen, Stewart L. Martinsen, Lane G. Martinsen
  • Repairing squeaking floors
    Patent number: 5175974
    Abstract: Novel methods and apparatus are disclosed by which squeaking construction joints in floors, stairs and furniture are facilely, reliably and economically repaired by internal injection of glue or the like along a newly created passageway, without the disassembly of the joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Inventors: Lyle J. Martinsen, Stewart L. Martinsen, Lane G. Martinsen
  • Telephone shoulder rest
    Patent number: D273677
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1984
    Assignee: Softalk, Inc.
    Inventor: Lyle J. Martinsen
  • Shoulder rest for telephone handset
    Patent number: D323828
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1992
    Inventors: Lyle J. Martinsen, Stewart L. Martinsen
  • Shoulder rest for telephone handset
    Patent number: D323829
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1992
    Inventors: Lyle J. Martinsen, Stewart L. Martinsen