Patents by Inventor Norman J. Humphrey

Norman J. Humphrey 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: 4081921
    Abstract: A rectangular shaped card has three score lines parallel to the short edges which divide the card into four sections for printed matter on most of the surfaces thereof. The first and second sections are disposed in inverted V-shape by inwardly disposed locking tabs to stand with the outer sides exposed. The third and fourth sections are folded upon themselves and adherred to the outside face of the second section to form a ledge between the third and fourth sections for pencils, pens and the like with the recess therebetween forming a receptacle for notes which are inserted therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1978
    Inventor: Norman J. Humphrey
  • Patent number: 3933375
    Abstract: The book cover is unique in that the unit can be sent in the normal manner through the mail as a card, and instead of being discarded when received, it is usable as a book cover for different thicknesses of books particularly those of the paperback type. The undesirable picture and title on the outer cover will be hidden. The cover folds into post card form and is secured by a tab disposed in an end slot, the tab being usable as a bookmarker when the cover is applied to a book.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1976
    Inventors: Norman J. Humphrey, Lawrence A. Hages, Jr.