Patents by Inventor S. Sam Montross

S. Sam Montross 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: 7861835
    Abstract: A disposable strip of non-elastic, tear resistant luggage wrap material is provided that extends around the outer periphery of a piece of luggage and adhesively secures to itself. A plurality of disposable strips may be coupled end-to-end to accommodate large luggage pieces. The disposable strip may be removed by tearing along a plurality of spaced, inline apertures. The disposable strip includes several features, such as indicia that identify luggage as belonging to a group, organization or commercial carrier. The disposable strip also may include a security portion having an area for receiving the user's signature or initials to inhibit unauthorized tampering. A pocket may be provided on the disposable strip to receive user identification, a travel itinerary or other document. Furthermore, the disposable strip may be configured to receive an R.F.I.D. tag for electronic tracking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Inventor: S. Sam Montross
  • Publication number: 20090194210
    Abstract: A disposable strip of non-elastic, tear resistant luggage wrap material is sued to extend around the outer periphery of a piece of luggage to adhesively secure to itself. Indicia representative of a group or organization may be preprinted thereon to identify luggage belonging to the group, organization or commercial carrier. A space is provided to include the user's signature or initials, to inhibit unauthorized removal and replacement of the disposable luggage wrap during transit. A pocket may be located at one end to receive user identification. A tear line may be provided for ease of removal of the luggage wrap. An R.F.I.D. tag may be secured to the bottom surface of the luggage wrap for electronic tracking. The R.F.I.D. tag preferably includes information on the user's identification, the carrier or group identification, and destination information. More than one luggage wrap may be secured end-to-end to encircle larger luggage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventor: S. Sam Montross
  • Publication number: 20080088125
    Abstract: A disposable strip of non-elastic, tear resistant luggage wrap material is sized to extend around the outer periphery of a piece of luggage to adhesively secure to itself. Indicia representative of a group or organization may be preprinted thereon to identify luggage belonging to the group, organization or commercial carrier. A space is provided to include the user's signature or initials, to inhibit unauthorized removal and replacement of the disposable luggage wrap during transit. A pocket may be located at one end to receive user identification. A plurality of spaced, inline apertures may be provided for ease of removal of the luggage wrap. An R.F.I.D. tag may be secured to the bottom surface of the luggage wrap for electronic tracking. The R.F.I.D. tag preferably includes information on the user's identification, the carrier or group identification, and destination information. More than one luggage wrap may be secured end-to-end to encircle larger luggage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: S. Sam Montross
  • Patent number: 5701620
    Abstract: The mattress joining apparatus comprises a seam protector sized to extend the length of a mattress, and to extend over opposing ends of the mattress. A first mattress strap is secured to one end of the seam protector and a second mattress strap is secured to the opposite end of the seam protector. The first and second mattress straps are each sized to extend across the width of the first and second ends of the adjacent mattresses, and to extend at least halfway along the length of the first and second adjacent mattresses. A first releasable securement means is provided to secure one end of the first mattress strap with one end of the second mattress strap. A second releasable securement means is provided to secure the opposite end of the first mattress strap with the opposite end of the second mattress strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Inventor: S. Sam Montross