Patents by Inventor Mary Ellen Lee

Mary Ellen Lee 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: 4031578
    Abstract: A travel pillow is described for use with seats which provide an accommodating headrest. This pillow cushions the user's neck and head in a cavity and thus provides support against `head-rolling` and the sudden `head-drooping` which usually results when a traveler attempts to sleep while sitting in a generally upright position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1977
    Inventors: Doris Sweeney, Mary Ellen Lee
  • Patent number: 3976807
    Abstract: A mock-owl display and a seed kit for preparing same which comprises: sunflower seeds and rice adfixed to a flat support which is in the shape of an owl. To enhance the desired effect there is also used: two simulated eyes, a twig for a perch and cutouts to represent an owl's beak and talons.The sunflower seeds represent the owl's feathers and by adfixing them to the support in various positions there is obtained a three dimensional effect and a feathered appearance which is unique and visually appealing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1975
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1976
    Inventors: Doris Sweeney, Mary Ellen Lee
  • Patent number: 3969556
    Abstract: A display consisting essentially of: (1) a transparent container, such as a bowl, within which is placed (2) a whipped wax in solid form, the surface of which is irregular but which otherwise conforms to the contours of said container and into which is impressed (3) various objects so as to afford a visually pleasing scene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1975
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1976
    Inventors: Doris Sweeney, Mary Ellen Lee
  • Patent number: D242674
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1975
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1976
    Inventors: Doris Sweeney, Mary Ellen Lee