Patents by Inventor Steven J. Beno

Steven J. 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).

  • Patent number: 7993142
    Abstract: The present invention provides a display board assembly including a display board having a dry-erase surface, a recess in the dry-erase surface of the display board, and a support member removably received at least partially within the recess and defining at least one receptacle configured to receive at least one of a dry-erase marker and an eraser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Seesong Kang, Steven J. Beno
  • Patent number: 7901213
    Abstract: A marker screen assembly includes a housing, a first screen stored within the housing and movable to an extended position, and a second marker screen stored within the housing and movable to an extended position. The second marker screen has a writing surface designed to be repeatably written upon and erased and is configured to overlay at least a portion of the first screen when both the first and second screens are in the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventor: Steven J. Beno
  • Patent number: 7874842
    Abstract: A display board assembly includes a polymeric board having edges, a backing coupled with the polymeric board and configured to engage a mounting surface, and a dry erase surface coupled with the polymeric board. The backing is spaced inwardly from the edges of the polymeric board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventor: Steven J. Beno
  • Patent number: 7632103
    Abstract: The invention provides a modular board arrangement that may be easily transported and assembled. The board arrangement comprises a plurality of boards and individual frame members that can be assembled in a variety of ways to provide a desired arrangement. The board arrangement may additionally comprise side frame members and/or a tray. The board arrangement is expandable to a desired length by adjacently adding additional board and frame units. Multiple board and frame units may be connected to one another by a transition piece. A connector may be provided for attaching an object such as the tray to the board arrangement. A removable faceplate may also be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: General Binding Corporation
    Inventors: Theodore G. Williams, Thomas Dunlap, Jr., Steven J. Beno
  • Publication number: 20080173779
    Abstract: A screen assembly configured to be coupled to a partition panel such that a screen of the screen assembly is movable between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the partition panel. The screen assembly includes a bracket having a mounting portion directly securing the bracket to the partition panel and a guide portion coupled to the mounting portion and forming a generally U-shaped channel. A screen is movably received in the channel for guided movement between the retracted and extended positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: ACCO BRANDS USA LLC
    Inventors: Steven J. Beno, Mikael Backstrom, Martijn Loerakker, Jonathen Shearer
  • Patent number: 4957235
    Abstract: A paper trimmer including a base having an upper surface for supporting paper to be cut by a cutter structure pivotally mounted to one edge of the base. Structure is associated with the base for carrying associated office supply and office device elements, such as paper clips, an adhesive tape dispenser, a stapler, and a staple remover. Recesses are provided in a wall portion associated with the base for receiving the stapler, paper clips, and staple remover, and a cover is removably mounted to the wall for selectively closing the recess containing the paper clips. The tape dispenser is removably mounted to a rear edge portion of the base and forms an integral part thereof in the paper trimmer assembly. A lock is provided for selectively locking the movable cutter blade handle in a lowermost position. A fingertip protecting element is mounted to the base overlying the fixed cutter blade on the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 18, 1990
    Inventors: Steven J. Beno, Joseph R. Mango
  • Patent number: 4957025
    Abstract: A paper trimmer having a base cover and cutter blade handle formed of molded synthetic resin. The base defines a plurality of upwardly opening recesses. The cover is pivotally mounted to the base for selectively closing one or more of the recesses. The base includes a support wall immediately subjacent the cutting edge of the fixed cutter blade mounted thereto for improved long, troublefree cutting operation by the paper trimmer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 18, 1990
    Inventor: Steven J. Beno
  • Patent number: D549783
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventor: Steven J. Beno
  • Patent number: D558270
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventor: Steven J. Beno
  • Patent number: D589560
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Steven J. Beno, Martijn Loerakker, Jonathen Shearer, Gad Amit, Justin Porcano, Nicole Towler
  • Patent number: D590607
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Steven J. Beno, Mikael Backstrom, Martijn Loerakker, Jonathen Shearer
  • Patent number: D319255
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1991
    Assignee: Ideal School Supply Corporation
    Inventors: Steven J. Beno, Joseph R. Mango
  • Patent number: D321368
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1991
    Inventor: Steven J. Beno
  • Patent number: D321715
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1991
    Inventors: Steven J. Beno, Joseph R. Mango
  • Patent number: D629043
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Steven J. Beno, Jonathen D. Shearer, Martinus F. Loerakker, Gadi Amit, Justin Porcano