Patents by Inventor Mary Kiser

Mary Kiser 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: 9089184
    Abstract: A pair of foldable footwear, each footwear incorporating a flexible hinge within a sole of the footwear. The flexible hinge consists of a molded flexible hinge section 40, a molded hinge aperture 38, a hinge top slot 34 and a hinge limitation contact section 42. The molded flexible hinge section 40 and molded hinge aperture 38 provides a flexible and reliable member allowing the sole to be folded. The sole can comprise a hinge section along a transverse orientation or a longitudinal orientation about the center of the sole. The hinge limitation contact section 42 ensures that a heel section of the sole remains in a wearable configuration during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Inventors: Mary Kiser, Allen D. Hertz
  • Patent number: 8477986
    Abstract: An audience interaction device is provided in the form factor of a glove. The glove can include a light emitting circuit including a series of lights disposed long finger receptacles of the glove. The light emitting circuit includes a series of lights, a portable power source, a switch, and wires providing electrical communication between the components. The circuit can include controls to provide a steady light output, a flashing output, a sequencing output, etc. The lights can be of a single color or multi colored. Chemiluminescence's can also be used for producing light. The device can include a noise generating device disposed upon a palm section of the glove. The noise generating device can be a mechanical device or an electrically drive noise generating apparatus. The electrically driven apparatus can be continuous, time based, or based upon proximity to an opposing glove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Inventor: Mary Kiser
  • Patent number: 7694435
    Abstract: A foldable flip flop which incorporates a flexible hinge within a sole of the footwear. The flexible hinge consists of a molded flexible hinge section 40, a molded hinge aperture 38, a hinge top recess 34 and a hinge limitation contact section 42. The molded flexible hinge section 40 and molded hinge aperture 38 provides a flexible and reliable member allowing the sole to be folded. The sole can comprise a hinge section along a transverse orientation or a longitudinal orientation about the center of the sole. The hinge limitation contact section 42 ensures that a heel section of the sole remains in a wearable configuration during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Inventors: Mary Kiser, Allen D. Hertz
  • Patent number: 7614988
    Abstract: A multi-functional exercise bench having a storage section that can store exercise equipment such as weights, jump ropes, water bottles, yoga mats, decorative hand weights, yoga mats, resistance bands, etc. The bench includes a riser platform that provides an angled surface that the user can lay on while exercising. The riser platform is hinged at one end of the bench. Additionally, a storage cover can be included, being hinged at the rear of the bench. The multi-functional exercise bench can include weight support members as well as leg exercise devices. These weight holding exercise members can be collapsible and capable of being stored inside the storage section. The bench is covered in aesthetically pleasing materials to match the décor of the room.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Inventor: Mary Kiser
  • Patent number: D603148
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Inventor: Mary Kiser
  • Patent number: D615736
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Inventor: Mary Kiser