Patents by Inventor Mary A. Washington

Mary A. Washington 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: 20050178766
    Abstract: A disposable lid for covering and closing the open end of a beverage cup or other container that may contain a hot or cold beverage or other foodstuff is disclosed. The disposable lid includes a top surface having at least one depressed area formed therein. The at least one depressed area has a depth sufficient for receiving and containing foodstuff such as condiments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventors: Andrew Washington, Mary Washington
  • Patent number: 5405146
    Abstract: A frame kit for the temporary or permanent assembly of picture puzzles or the like therein, comprises a plurality of frame components and a backing panel which may be temporarily or permanently assembled together. The backing panel includes an adhesive side with a removable overlay sheet. The overlay sheet may be left in place for the temporary assembly and later disassembly of picture puzzles thereon, or may be removed to expose the adhesive to provide for the permanent assembly of such a puzzle thereon for permanent display within the frame. The frame components may be formed of a variety of different materials and may utilize different assembly techniques. The disassembly of the components, as well as the folding configuration of the backing panel, result in a relatively compact kit for storage purposes. The frame and backing panel may be provided in various sizes to closely match the various sizes of completed picture puzzles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1995
    Inventor: Mary Washington
  • Patent number: D382018
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Inventor: Mary A. Washington