Patents by Inventor Susan Ann Martenson Cliffton

Susan Ann Martenson Cliffton 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: 8701228
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of promoting a hotel or other place of accommodation through the use of a customized pillow scarf on the guests' beds. The customization is preferably embroidery, and can include the name and/or logo of the hotel, and, optionally, even the guest's names or initials. The pillow scarves are also intended for, optionally, being given away as souvenirs or sold in the hotel gift shop, with the goal of increasing repeat business and new business as the former guest uses the pillow scarf in his/her house and is asked about it by visitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Inventor: Susan Ann Martenson Cliffton
  • Publication number: 20120102644
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of promoting a hotel or other place of accommodation through the use of a customized pillow scarf on the guests' beds. The customization is preferably embroidery, and can include the name and/or logo of the hotel, and, optionally, even the guest's names or initials. The pillow scarves are also intended for, optionally, being given away as souvenirs or sold in the hotel gift shop, with the goal of increasing repeat business and new business as the former guest uses the pillow scarf in his/her house and is asked about it by visitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventor: Susan Ann Martenson Cliffton