Patents by Inventor Nancy Elizabeth Peters

Nancy Elizabeth Peters 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).

  • Self-aligning zipper
    Patent number: 9027210
    Abstract: A Self-Aligning Zipper is disclosed that allows for one handed operation by anyone who would, otherwise use a zipper or use of the Self-Aligning Zipper by those with physical and developmental limitations or equipment such, as cold weather gloves or mittens. The proper alignment of each half of the Self-Aligning Zipper is accomplished by way of magnets of opposite polarity along with structural guide elements to ensure proper alignment and operation of the zipper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: DNS Designs, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Lawrence Peters, David Whitney Lyndaker, Nancy Elizabeth Peters
  • Zipper
    Patent number: 8959726
    Abstract: A fastening device that provides for ease of alignment and operation. The fastening device has a first locking body having a first magnet, a second locking body having a second magnet, a slider body slidably connected to a first zipper track, the first locking body affixed to the first zipper track, and the second locking body affixed to a second zipper track. The first and second locking bodies reversibly form a single element while in use through the attractive force of the first and second magnets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: DNS Designs, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Lawrence Peters, David Whitney Lyndaker, Nancy Elizabeth Peters
  • Self-Aligning Zipper
    Publication number: 20130061436
    Abstract: A Self-Aligning Zipper is disclosed that allows for one handed operation by anyone who would, otherwise use a zipper or use of the Self-Aligning Zipper by those with physical and developmental limitations or equipment such, as cold weather gloves or mittens. The proper alignment of each half of the Self-Aligning Zipper is accomplished by way of magnets of opposite polarity along with structural guide elements to ensure proper alignment and operation of the zipper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: DNS Designs, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Lawrence Peters, Nancy Elizabeth Peters, David Whitney Lyndaker
  • Zipper
    Publication number: 20120174283
    Abstract: A fastening device that provides for ease of alignment and operation. The fastening device has a first locking body having a first magnet, a second locking body having a second magnet, a slider body slidably connected to a first zipper track, the first locking body affixed to the first zipper track, and the second locking body affixed to a second zipper track. The first and second locking bodies reversibly form a single element while in use through the attractive force of the first and second magnets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: DNS DESIGNS, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Lawrence Peters, David Whitney Lyndaker, Nancy Elizabeth Peters