Patents by Inventor Mari G. Phelan

Mari G. Phelan 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).

  • Publication number: 20100102065
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a slot and hole combination incorporated in a device to keep containers from tipping over. In one embodiment the slot and hole combination is incorporated into a flotation device for use in lakes, pools, hot tubs, spas, etc. for floating containers filled with beverages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventor: Mari G. Phelan
  • Patent number: 5452531
    Abstract: An ironing board apparatus includes a horizontally oriented ironing board mounted on an arm such that the ironing board continuously pivots about a first vertical axis spaced near a distal end of the arm, which, in turn, continuously pivots about a second vertical axis spaced near the other or proximal end of the arm such that the ironing board apparatus is angularly displaceable to and from a stored configuration and an operative configuration. The components interacting at the first and second axes are friction fit to resist forces and moments created during use of the ironing board apparatus. The ironing board apparatus includes a vertical supporting post with an encircling collar for adjusting the height of an ironing board thereof. The ironing board apparatus includes an accessory tray mounted on an underside of the ironing board. The invention also comprises a kit for using an existing base cabinet for the ironing board apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1995
    Inventors: Donald E. Graville, Mari G. Phelan