Patents by Inventor Richard B. Kuiken

Richard B. Kuiken 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).

  • Marker opener
    Patent number: 11840113
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a marker opening device comprising at least one plug remover, at least one nib remover, and/or at least one cartridge remover. Also provided herein is a method of disassembling a marker using the marker opening device, the disassembly of the marker allowing for separation of the recyclable and non-recyclable components thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: CRAYOLA LLC
    Inventors: Richard B Kuiken, Craig Skinner
  • MARKER OPENER
    Publication number: 20220176729
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a marker opening device comprising at least one plug remover, at least one nib remover, and/or at least one cartridge remover. Also provided herein is a method of disassembling a marker using the marker opening device, the disassembly of the marker allowing for separation of the recyclable and non-recyclable components thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: Crayola LLC
    Inventors: Richard B. Kuiken, Craig Skinner