Patents by Inventor Roberta I. Gareau

Roberta I. Gareau 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).

  • Integral bath mat with zoned characteristics and method of making a bath mat
    Patent number: 7636960
    Abstract: A bath mat comprises a base member made from a first elastomeric material and at least one contrast member differing from the base member but manufactured to be integral with the base member through an over-molding or co-molding process. The contrast member differs in color and/or hardness or feel from the base member providing improved aesthetics and functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Shurtech Brands, LLC
    Inventors: James K Hawley, Elizabeth A. Flores, Roberta I. Gareau, Christine Hayes, Patrice J. Sarb
  • Integral bath mat with zoned characteristics and method of making a bath mat
    Patent number: 6564397
    Abstract: A bath mat comprises a base member made from a first elastomeric material and at least one contrast member differing from the base member but manufactured to be integral with the base member through an over-molding or co-molding process. The contrast member differs in color and/or hardness or feel from the base member providing improved aesthetics and functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Manco, Inc.
    Inventors: James K. Hawley, Elizabeth A. Flores, Roberta I. Gareau, Christine Hayes, Patrice J. Sarb
  • Smooth surfaced foam laminate and method of making same
    Patent number: 6221796
    Abstract: A laminate material having nonslip characteristics on one surface and a smooth surface on the other side is provided. The material is created by laminating together a smooth film and a plastic foam surrounding a scrim having nonslip characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Manco, Inc.
    Inventors: James K. Hawley, Roberta I. Gareau, Thomas S. Junnila
  • Smooth surfaced foam laminate and method of making same
    Patent number: 6130174
    Abstract: A laminate material having nonslip characteristics on one surface and a smooth surface on the other side is provided. The material is created by laminating together a smooth film and a plastic foam surrounding a scrim having nonslip characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Assignee: Manco, Inc.
    Inventors: James K. Hawley, Thomas S. Junnila, Roberta I. Gareau