Patents by Inventor Lynnette COLBY

Lynnette COLBY 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).

  • Slider for water-resistant zippers
    Patent number: 8677570
    Abstract: The water-resistant zipper includes first and second profiles which are interlocked or separated by the movement of a slider. A triangular island and separating plow are formed at the opening end to separate the first and second profiles. The slider includes various channels which engage corresponding rails in the profiles in order to properly position the profiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Henry Swain, Lynnette Colby, Lawrence Share, Valoris L. Forsyth
  • SLIDER FOR WATER-RESISTANT ZIPPERS
    Publication number: 20110308050
    Abstract: The water-resistant zipper includes first and second profiles which are interlocked or separated by the movement of a slider. A triangular island and separating plow are formed at the opening end to separate the first and second profiles. The slider includes various channels which engage corresponding rails in the profiles in order to properly position the profiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Henry SWAIN, Lynnette COLBY, Lawrence SHARE, Valoris L. FORSYTH