Patents by Inventor Scott Wiegrefe

Scott Wiegrefe 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).

  • INDEPENDENTLY POSITIONABLE TAB SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210114399
    Abstract: An independently positional tab for use with a folder, and a method of making the same is disclosed. The integral 2-D (flat) or 3-D tab is formed of two planar elements joined and folded along a central line. Portions of the inner surface of the tab have adhesive for affixation to a folder or document. Additionally, the tab may have lifting holes for removing the folder by pulling on the tab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Marvin HALFEN, Scott WIEGREFE
  • Folder pocket divider and method of construction
    Patent number: 10538123
    Abstract: Installable and removable inserts for pocket folders and their method of manufacturer are shown and described. Inserts have spaced part divider panels which are anchored to a base plate or form a base plate. In one embodiment, a single plate divider also forms the base and one upright divider while another element with two dividers is bonded to the base. In another embodiment two separate upright dividers are bonded together at a common upright wall and the pair is then bonded to a base. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Smead Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey Kirk, GinAnn Matsch, Scott Wiegrefe
  • Folder pocket divider and method of construction
    Patent number: 10065444
    Abstract: Installable and removable inserts for pocket folders and their method of manufacturer are shown and described. Inserts have spaced part divider panels which are anchored to a base plate or form a base plate. In one embodiment, a single plate divider also forms the base and one upright divider while another element with two dividers is bonded to the base. In another embodiment two separate upright dividers are bonded together at a common upright wall and the pair is then bonded to a base. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Smead Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey Kirk, GinAnn Matsch, Scott Wiegrefe