Patents by Inventor Steve Dalton

Steve Dalton 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).

  • Publication number: 20160058128
    Abstract: The present invention is a device positionable over the top of a shoe and over a wearer's instep to allows shoe laces of ones shoes to be secured in place. This device includes a lower piece that feeds under ones laces and contours to the shoe and instep to a tight fit to allow the appearance of being a natural part of one's shoes. A top piece or flap of this device that is connected to the lower piece folds overtop of the laces once placed in and is the secured to the lower piece to hold the laces in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventor: Steve Dalton
  • Patent number: 7761953
    Abstract: An insert is provided for a mop bucket application to capture dirty water and/or clean water during floor mopping. The insert can be made of flexible PVC vinyl or of a similar substance giving the user the ability to quickly install the insert into a mop bucket. When the insert has collected the dirty water, the wringer can be quickly removed. Since the insert's bottom is flat, it will remain upright even when unsupported. The insert and contained dirty water can easily be removed by lifting the handles on the insert's two sides. The slick inside surface of the insert enables the dirty water to be poured with ease in a direct, substantially v-shaped stream. The structure of the insert preferably includes a body section which is connected at its two ends. A bottom portion forms a base for the body section, and side handles are affixed to the upper edge of the body section. A handle is secured to the outer side of the bottom portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Inventor: Steve Dalton
  • Patent number: 7228580
    Abstract: A multipurpose pillow serving couple in a relaxed and comfortable when they face each other or when they are in a face-to-back position in bed. The pillow has a body with sides, ends, top and bottom with the bottom having passageways formed by the intersection of one longitudinal and two transverse channels. The channels have first and second end openings and the formed the passages are firm to prevent undue pressure on the arms when they inside the pillow. Multiple opens are available in the pillow to provide variations in positioning the arms inside the pillow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Inventor: Steve Dalton
  • Publication number: 20070022559
    Abstract: An insert is provided for a mop bucket application to capture dirty water and/or clean water during floor mopping. The insert can be made of flexible PVC vinyl or of a similar substance giving the user the ability to quickly install the insert into a mop bucket. When the insert has collected the dirty water, the wringer can be quickly removed. Since the insert's bottom is flat, it will remain upright even when unsupported. The insert and contained dirty water can easily be removed by lifting the handles on the insert's two sides. The slick inside surface of the insert enables the dirty water to be poured with ease in a direct, substantially v-shaped stream. The structure of the insert preferably includes a body section which is connected at its two ends. A bottom portion forms a base for the body section, and side handles are affixed to the upper edge of the body section. A handle is secured to the outer side of the bottom portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventor: Steve Dalton
  • Publication number: 20060200908
    Abstract: A multipurpose pillow serving couple in a relaxed and comfortable when they face each other or when they are in a face-to-back position in bed. The pillow has a body with sides, ends, top and bottom with the bottom having passageways formed by the intersection of one longitudinal and two transverse channels. The channels have first and second end openings and the formed the passages are firm to prevent undue pressure on the arms when they inside the pillow. Multiple opens are available in the pillow to provide variations in positioning the arms inside the pillow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventor: Steve Dalton
  • Patent number: 6336236
    Abstract: A snuggle pillow for use by two individuals including a main support pillow with apetures designed to accomodate the arms of the individuals and detachable cushion pads able to be attached thereto to facilitate intimacy of the two individuals without causing physical discomfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2002
    Inventor: Steve Dalton