Patents by Inventor Vance J. Muelver

Vance J. Muelver 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: 5779381
    Abstract: A lockable crayon holder including a cylindrical body having a tapered open forward end and an open rearward end for receiving a crayon therein. The cylindrical body has a plurality of circumferentially disposed engaging members extending angularly from an interior thereof inwardly of the tapered open forward end for engaging the crayon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Inventor: Vance J. Muelver
  • Patent number: 5655772
    Abstract: A help-in-hand device that includes a housing member. The housing member has a base portion with four peripheral walls attached. The base has an upper surface that is accessible from within the housing member. Included are a pair of linear raised portions that are attached to the upper surface of the base portion. The pair of linear raised portion are spaced apart so as to define a channel. An extension pole with a bulbous end is coupled within the channel to the pair of linear raised portions. The extension pole is capable of rotating upward and downward within the housing. A clip is attached to the extension pole and capable of clasping a bingo card. Lastly, a lid is provided. The lid has a top portion with a front end, a back end and a pair of side ends. The lid is capable of being slidably positioned over the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1997
    Inventor: Vance J. Muelver