Patents by Inventor Penelope E. Harrell

Penelope E. Harrell 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).

  • Publication number: 20040154143
    Abstract: A magnetic clasp having completely visually obscured magnets is disclosed. The magnetic clasp includes an end cap, a first magnet (disposed within the end cap), a sleeve, a divider (dividing the sleeve into two inner portions) and a second magnet (disposed within the second inner portion). The end cap is configured to secure a first end of an object. The first inner portion of the sleeve is configured to enclose the end cap and the second inner portion of the sleeve includes the second magnet. The second end of the object is secured within the second inner portion of the sleeve. The end cap and/or sleeve may be made of a magnetic material. If the sleeve is made of a magnetic material, the first magnetic is not required. If the end cap is made of a magnetic material, the second magnet is not required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventor: Penelope E. Harrell