Patents by Inventor Melissa L. Allen

Melissa L. Allen 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: 10093531
    Abstract: A removable fuel handle brace is provided, comprising: a pair of parallel horizontal sides, each having a hook on an inner end bent approximately 180° in a first direction; a pair of parallel vertical sides having a first end extending from an outer end of each horizontal side approximately 90° in a second direction opposite the first direction; an upper cross-piece connecting second ends of the vertical sides; a lower cross-piece having first and second ends connected to the vertical sides between the first and second ends of the vertical sides; and a pair of horizontal extensions connected to the first and second ends of the lower cross-piece and extending in a direction towards the hooks parallel to the horizontal sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Inventor: Melissa L. Allen
  • Patent number: 7208541
    Abstract: A hot melt adhesive based on ethylene-2-ethylhexyl acrylate copolymer finds use in packaging applications where high heat resistance, as well as good cold tolerance, is required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Lie-zhong Gong, Melissa L. Allen, Justin A. Mehaffy, Darshak R. Desai, Dale L. Haner, Tuyet Le