Patents by Inventor Michael Sturba

Michael Sturba 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).

  • Apparatus and method for printing images with integral frame
    Patent number: 7478491
    Abstract: A display apparatus is formed from sheet of stock having an image portion separable from a support portion wherein an image is printed on a display side of the image portion and the two portions assembled together to form an integral frame free-standing display. The sheet is provided with die cut and score lines so that no cutting or pasting is required. A computer program enables the combination of digital photographs, simulated picture frame images, clip art and text for processing through a personal computer printer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Inventors: Michael A. Sturba, Russell N. Wilson
  • Printable die cut business card holder
    Patent number: 7260907
    Abstract: A printable die cut business card holder includes a holder blank formed in a sheet of stock adapted processed through a printer for affixing designs, logo, messages and the like. The blank is separated from a carrier portion of the sheet at a die cut line and folded to form the business card holder. The blank includes a front portion, a rear portion, a connector portion and a holder portion attached at score lines. Wings, sides and tabs cooperate to form a holder pocket for receiving business cards. A pair of support supports fold outwardly from the rear portion to stand the holder upright on a horizontal surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Inventors: Michael A. Sturba, Russell N. Wilson
  • Apparatus and method for printing images with integral frame
    Publication number: 20060064907
    Abstract: A display apparatus is formed from sheet of stock having an image portion separable from a support portion wherein an image is printed on a display side of the image portion and the two portions assembled together to form an integral frame free-standing display. The sheet is provided with die cut and score lines so that no cutting or pasting is required. A computer program enables the combination of digital photographs, simulated picture frame images, clip art and text for processing through a personal computer printer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Sturba, Russell Wilson
  • Printable die cut business card holder
    Publication number: 20040099541
    Abstract: A printable die cut business card holder includes a holder blank formed in a sheet of stock adapted processed through a printer for affixing designs, logo, messages and the like. The blank is separated from a carrier portion of the sheet at a die cut line and folded to form the business card holder. The blank includes a front portion, a rear portion, a connector portion and a holder portion attached at score lines. Wings, sides and tabs cooperate to form a holder pocket for receiving business cards. A pair of support supports fold outwardly from the rear portion to stand the holder upright on a horizontal surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: Michael A. Sturba, Russell N. Wilson
  • Folded picture frame
    Patent number: D527535
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Inventors: Michael A. Sturba, Russell N. Wilson