Patents by Inventor Steven D. Cartmell

Steven D. Cartmell 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: 6059122
    Abstract: A thin, flat base (11) consisting of a sheet of material of any shape with multiple holes (14,15,16) for displaying and holding stuffed toys (20). The base (11), suspension holes (18), rod spacer mounts (26) and lean support bases (22) make up a display and holding apparatus (10,12) that can be suspended from the ceiling, mounted on a wall or door, or lean against a wall on furniture. This apparatus allows treasured stuffed toys to be displayed and at the same time provides a practical method of storage in a multiple choice of locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Inventor: Steven D Cartmell
  • Patent number: 6036068
    Abstract: A restraining and/or retaining apparatus 18 consisting of an elastic band 19 and retaining loops 21A, 21B for restraining and retaining multiple neck-suspended and/or unsuspended devices at the same time. The elastic band 19 wraps around the back and sides of the user and then encircles the neck strap, cord, lanyard or string 34 of a portable device 40 suspended at the chest or abdomen, and restricts its movement while walking, running, bending over or to the side. When the portable device 40 is used, the elasticity of the elastic band 19 allows it to be moved to any position from the chest to the face with little resistance and without detaching it. The retaining loops 21A, 21B hold and/or restrain other neck suspended or unsuspended devices at the same time for quick and convenient access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Inventor: Steven D. Cartmell