Patents by Inventor Mary D. Corbett

Mary D. Corbett 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: 4905821
    Abstract: A device for displaying or storing jewelry such as pierced earrings, medals, nametags and like items having a decorative front portion and a back portion having at least one pin-like shaft, post or hook which may cooperate with a clamp to hold such items in place on the user's clothing or body. The device provides a virtually infinite number of positions and relationships in which such times can be displayed. It consists of a panel of woven material or mesh stretched and mounted to an inner frame which is fitted into a recess or groove (rabbet) in an outer frame and whereby the rough edges of mesh are hidden from view. The post or hook of an item such as a pierced earring is inserted through the mesh, and the clamp, if provided, is attached from the back of the frame to hold the item in place. Optionally, means may be provided to hold the device in an upright position and/or suspend it from a vertical surface such as a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1990
    Inventor: Mary D. Corbett
  • Patent number: 4687103
    Abstract: A device for displaying or storing jewelry such as pierced earrings, medals, nametags and like items having a decorative front portion and a back portion having at least one pin-like shaft which cooperates with a clamp to hold such items in place on the user's clothing or body. The device provides a virtually infinite number of positions and relationships in which such items can be displayed. It consists of a cloth panel mounted to a first frame which is mounted to a second frame of equal or larger size. Optionally, either frame may be provided with means for holding the device in an upright position and/or suspending it from a vertical surface such as a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1987
    Inventor: Mary D. Corbett