Patents by Inventor Steve F. Bissel

Steve F. Bissel 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).

  • Waterbed and holder assembly for use therewith
    Patent number: 4731892
    Abstract: A waterbed and holder assembly for use therewith wherein the holder assembly comprises a U-shaped base member for being secured to the waterbed's frame, an expandable, resilient member (e.g., elastic fabric material) for being secured at one end to an article of the waterbed's bedclothing (e.g., sheet) and for being releasably secured at the other end to the U-shaped base member, a first retention means (e.g., snap fastener) for providing the resilient member's releasable securement, and a second retention means (e.g., removable cover) for engaging the resilient member to retain it against the base member. Positioning and securement of the article of bedclothing in an expeditious manner is thus provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1988
    Inventor: Steve F. Bissel
  • Waterbed and holder assembly for use therewith
    Patent number: 4712260
    Abstract: A waterbed and holder assembly for use therewith wherein the holder assembly comprises a U-shaped base member for being secured to the waterbed's frame, an expandable, resilient member (e.g., elastic fabric material) for being secured at one end to an article of the waterbed's bedclothing (e.g., sheet) and for being releasably secured at the other end to the U-shaped base member, a first retention means comprising cooperating adhesive materials for providing the resilient member's releasable securement, and a second retention means (e.g., removable cover) for engaging the resilient member to retain it against the base member. Positioning and securement of the article of bedclothing in an expeditious manner is thus provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1987
    Inventor: Steve F. Bissel
  • Waterbed and holder assembly for use therewith
    Patent number: 4683602
    Abstract: A waterbed and holder assembly for use therewith wherein the holder assembly comprises a U-shaped base member for being secured to the waterbed's frame, an expandable, resilient member (e.g., elastic fabric material) for being secured at one end to an article of the waterbed's bedclothing (e.g., sheet) and for being releasably secured at the other end to the U-shaped base member, a first retention means (e.g., snap fastener) for providing the resilient member's releasable securement, and a second retention means (e.g., removable cover) for engaging the resilient member to retain it against the base member. Positioning and securement of the article of bedclothing in an expeditious manner is thus provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1987
    Inventor: Steve F. Bissel