Patents by Inventor Walter L. Nelson

Walter L. Nelson 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).

  • Doll plus invertable container
    Patent number: 5224894
    Abstract: A container and a container lid enclose and conceal a figurine. The container is made of a resilient shape-retaining polymer material and can be turned inside-out. The container acts as a stand or platform for the figurine when turned inside-out, thereby holding the figurine in an elevated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1993
    Assignee: Tonka Corporation
    Inventors: Walter L. Nelson, Robert D. Zera, Gail M. Good