Patents by Inventor Susan Young Sook Kim

Susan Young Sook Kim 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: 6547109
    Abstract: A pin pickup and article holder apparatus can be removably attachable to any metal surface of a sewing machine for retaining loose pins as well as loose sewing articles, such as chalk, spools of thread, buttons, beads, etc. The apparatus comprises a first body cushion and a second body cushion, where the first body cushion has a magnet that is embedded thereto so that the magnet can be removably attachable to any metal surface of the sewing machine. An elastic netting is attached to the first body cushion for retaining chalk, spools of thread, etc. thereto. A pen opening is provided on front of the first body cushion for retaining and securing a pen or writing instrument thereto. The second body cushion also has a magnet that is embedded thereto for being removably attachable to the magnet of the first body cushion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Inventor: Susan Young Sook Kim
  • Patent number: 5987675
    Abstract: A spinal support and stretch pillow system offers a distinct, adjustable support for sleeping in either a supine position or a lateral-lying position. The spinal support and stretch pillow system can be laid over a conventional mattress or a floor. The spinal support and stretch pillow system is comprised of a bottom liner pad, a cervical and spinal support pad, a height adjustment pad, an adjustable shoulder support, an adjustable thoracic and lumbar support pad, and a top support pad. The bottom liner pad is used as a container to retain the components of the spinal support and stretch pillow system and for covering the user's legs and feet. The cervical and spinal support pad has a U-shaped cutout portion for allowing the head of the user to fall back and stretch the neck of the user. The height adjustment pad is positioned underneath a cervical section of the cervical and spinal pad for adjusting the height of the cervical section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Inventor: Susan Young-Sook Kim