Patents by Inventor Steve Beno

Steve Beno 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).

  • Folder for temporarily binding a small stack of sheets
    Publication number: 20050242565
    Abstract: A folder, comprising two sheets of plastic joined along an elongated length by a securement, retains a small stack of sheets inserted therein without the need for additional binding mean, retaining force, or an additional sealed edge or auxiliary maintaining surface. The stack of sheets is easily inserted and removed from the folder because three of the four edges of the folder are unsealed. When the stack of sheets is inserted into the folder, so that a securing edge of the stack is disposed proximal to the securement of the folder, the stack is retained in place, due to the force produced by the firmness of the sheets coupled with the tightness of the securement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Applicant: General Binding Corporation
    Inventors: Steve Beno, Seesong Kang
  • Tackable and markable dry erase board and method of making same
    Publication number: 20050071984
    Abstract: Tackable and markable dry erase display boards which have no frame and which may be die cut from moldable foam material capable of receiving and holding mounting pins and substantially closing after a pin is withdrawn. Such boards are light weight and can be mounted on substantially any desired surface without hardware or tools, and can be fabricated in substantially any desired color. The boards may have convenient means for holding accessories such as an eraser or marking implement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Applicant: General Binding Corporation
    Inventor: Steve Beno
  • Dry erase and tack display board having no frame
    Patent number: 6837715
    Abstract: Tackable and markable dry erase display boards which have no frame and which may be die cut from moldable foam material capable of receiving and holding mounting pins and substantially closing after a pin is withdrawn. Such boards are light weight and can be mounted on substantially any desired surface without hardware or tools, and can be fabricated in substantially any desired color. The boards may have convenient means for holding accessories such as an eraser or marking implement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: General Binding Corporation
    Inventor: Steve Beno
  • Dry erase and tack display board having no frame
    Publication number: 20020160352
    Abstract: Tackable and markable dry erase display boards which have no frame and which may be die cut from moldable foam material capable of receiving and holding mounting pins and substantially closing after a pin is withdrawn. Such boards are light weight and can be mounted on substantially any desired surface without hardware or tools, and can be fabricated in substantially any desired color. The boards may have convenient means for holding accessories such as an eraser or marking implement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventor: Steve Beno
  • Display and storage rack
    Patent number: D439444
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: General Binding Corporation, Quartet Mfg. Co. Division
    Inventors: Barry David Berger, Steve Beno