Patents by Inventor Michael L. Smallwood

Michael L. Smallwood 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).

  • Protective display for card-type item
    Patent number: 5730291
    Abstract: A protective display for a card-type item with a backing card includes a base and a frame assembly. The base includes a field portion generally surrounding the frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a panel and a plurality of rails extending forwardly therefrom and generally forming the boundary of a view area for receiving the display item. The rails form notches for receiving the backing card edges whereby the display item is retained on the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Inventor: Michael L. Smallwood