Patents by Inventor Marian D. Sullivan

Marian D. Sullivan 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).

  • Swag centerpiece with taper candle/chimney glass insert
    Patent number: 4964796
    Abstract: An adapter (70) for supporting a taper candle and chimney glass on a candle ring (16) in a centerpiece arrangement includes a plate (72), a candle holder (76), end clip (74) for snap-releasable engagement with the inner ring of the candle ring, and a chimney glass holder (80). The candle ring (16) preferably includes radial extensions or runners (90) in order to form a swag centerpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1990
    Assignee: Sullivan, Inc.
    Inventors: Marian D. Sullivan, Elaine A. Deelstra
  • Taper candle/chimney glass bar
    Patent number: 4895512
    Abstract: An adapter (70) for supporting a taper candle and chimney glass on a candle ring (16) in a centerpiece arrangement includes a plate (72), a candle holder (76), end clips (74) for snap-releasable engagement with the inner ring of the candle ring, and a chimney glass holder (80).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1990
    Assignee: Sullivan, Inc.
    Inventors: Marian D. Sullivan, Elaine A. Tschetter
  • Taper candle bar
    Patent number: 4815967
    Abstract: An adapter (18) for supporting one of more taper candles instead of a single pillar candle, on a candle ring (16) in a centerpiece arrangement includes an elongated plate (30), one or more candle holders (32), and end clips (36) for snap-releaseable engagement with the inner ring of the candle ring. A second embodiment (50) is adapted for supporting a single taper candle with a smaller candle ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1989
    Assignee: Sullivan, Inc.
    Inventors: Marian D. Sullivan, Elaine A. Tschetter