Patents by Inventor Tonya Ahlstrom

Tonya Ahlstrom 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: 8434730
    Abstract: Devices and systems for leveling wall hangings and for maintaining the wall hangings level can include magnets and magnetic targets. As an example, a magnet can be secured to one of a wall hanging and a wall, and the magnetic target can be secured to the other of a wall hanging and a wall. Interaction between the magnet and the magnetic target can aid in positioning the wall hanging. The magnetic target can include another magnet or a magnetic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Inventor: Tonya Ahlstrom
  • Publication number: 20110011994
    Abstract: Devices and systems for leveling wall hangings and for maintaining the wall hangings level can include magnets and magnetic targets. As an example, a magnet can be secured to one of a wall hanging and a wall, and the magnetic target can be secured to the other of a wall hanging and a wall. Interaction between the magnet and the magnetic target can aid in positioning the wall hanging. The magnetic target can include another magnet or a magnetic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventor: Tonya Ahlstrom
  • Publication number: 20090307953
    Abstract: A display frame assembly designed to allow the user to change a displayed media selection or image. The frame assembly may include a removable frame section providing access to the display media. The frame assembly may also be configured to support or store additional media in a storage cavity behind the display media. The removable frame portion may be separated from a fixed frame portion and the display media can be removed and placed into the storage cavity and a different display media may be positioned for view in the display window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventor: Tonya Ahlstrom