Patents by Inventor Maryann Finiw

Maryann Finiw 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).

  • Padlock
    Patent number: 6305198
    Abstract: A padlock is provided with a multi-layer protective metal shell having non-aligned, alternating seams among the various layers, primary and secondary key-operable locks attached to the shackle of the padlock by a drive linkage that will fail before the primary and secondary locks to maintain the integrity of the lock, an ergonomic shape, an offset shackle for facilitating use of the lock in close-quarters applications, and a modular cushioned bumper for attachment to the outside of the lock body that is color-coded to correspond to a key and includes a protective cover over the keyway accessing the lock cylinder which is moveable to facilitate insertion of the key into the padlock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Master Lock Company
    Inventors: David Paul Chastain, John Darrin Fiegener, Roy Alden Thompson, Joseph Robert Geringer, Harry West, Ari Tao Adler, Maryann Finiw, Pete Kajuch, Jesse Alan Marcelle
  • Lock
    Patent number: D512900
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: Master Lock Company
    Inventors: Ricki Tarter, Glen Meekma, Christopher Rohde, Mark Van Handel, Olivier Ginet, Gregg Allen Flender, Roy Alden Thompson, Maryann Finiw, Noelle M. Dye, Kevin Oliver
  • Lock
    Patent number: D517396
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Master Lock Company
    Inventors: Ricki Tarter, Glen Meekma, Christopher Rohde, Mark Van Handel, Olivier Ginet, Gregg Allen Flender, Roy Alden Thompson, Maryann Finiw, Noelle M. Dye, Kevin Oliver
  • Bath arch
    Patent number: D316573
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1991
    Assignee: The Child Growth and Development Corporation
    Inventors: Maryann Finiw, David M. Williams
  • Toy bird figure
    Patent number: D326126
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1992
    Assignee: Gruner & Jahr Printing & Publishing Co.
    Inventors: Maryann Finiw, Lois Kelly