Patents by Inventor Maria Martella

Maria Martella 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: 5788479
    Abstract: A lighter holder to releasably attach a cigarette lighter to a cigarette pack comprises a first portion that defines a first closed loop and a second portion that defines a second closed loop. The first portion is constructed of an elastic material that may be stretched from its original size and configuration to circumscribe a perimeter of a preselected cigarette pack, and returns to substantially its original size and configuration when removed from the preselected cigarette pack. The second portion is constructed of an elastic material that may be stretched from its original size and configuration to circumscribe a perimeter of a preselected cigarette lighter, and returns to substantially its original size and configuration when removed from the cigarette lighter. The second loop is connected with the first loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Inventors: Kelly K. Galanos, Maria Martella