Patents by Inventor Wanda Sheffield

Wanda Sheffield 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: 8499965
    Abstract: A dispenser for an orally dissolvable strip includes a pair of receiving spools for receiving respective layers of wrap material that sandwich the orally dissolvable strip. A rotatable knob is coupled to the spools for actuating the spools. A force transfer apparatus is configured to rotate the second spool when the first spool rotates. A housing contains the receiving spools, force transfer apparatus, orally dissolvable strip, and layers of wrap material, the housing having a slot sized for the dissolvable strip to pass through. A coupling element is connected to a housing side wall configured connect the housing laterally to another housing side wall. A channel extends between a knob input aperture and a housing rear plate output channel. A drive shaft is positioned in the channel and configured to extend from the output channel and operatively couple the rotatable knob with a rotatable knob of another dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Inventor: Wanda Sheffield
  • Publication number: 20110271811
    Abstract: A dispenser for an orally dissolvable strip includes a pair of receiving spools for receiving respective layers of wrap material that sandwich the orally dissolvable strip. A rotatable knob is coupled to the spools for actuating the spools. A force transfer apparatus is configured to rotate the second spool when the first spool rotates. A housing contains the receiving spools, force transfer apparatus, orally dissolvable strip, and layers of wrap material, the housing having a slot sized for the dissolvable strip to pass through. A coupling element is connected to a housing side wall configured connect the housing laterally to another housing side wall. A channel extends between a knob input aperture and a housing rear plate output channel. A drive shaft is positioned in the channel and configured to extend from the output channel and operatively couple the rotatable knob with a rotatable knob of another dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventor: Wanda Sheffield
  • Publication number: 20100032444
    Abstract: A dispenser for an orally dissolvable strip sandwiched between two layers of wrap material includes first and second generally parallel receiving spools for receiving the respective layers of wrap material, said receiving spools being spaced apart for the orally dissolvable strip and the layers of wrap material to pass therebetween. The first and second spools may be coupled to portions of the first and second layers of wrap material, respectively. A force transfer apparatus is configured to rotate the second spool when the first spool rotates. The dispenser includes a housing containing the first and second receiving spools, the force transfer apparatus, the orally dissolvable strip, and the layers of wrap material, the housing having a slot sized for the orally dissolvable strip to pass through, the means for rotating the spools being accessible from outside the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventor: Wanda Sheffield
  • Publication number: 20070219011
    Abstract: The purpose for the Golf-Tee Club Holder is to hold two golf club grippers off the ground. It also accommodates golfers when they want to change clubs at a given hole. The Golf-Tee Club Holder will be a 3¼ basic tee with a “w” shape opening”, 2? from corner to corner wedged at the top of a tee. When a golfer sticks the tee in the ground, it will enable the golfer to place two golf clubs between the golf-tee club holders. This Golf-Tee Club Holder is very convenient especially during inclement weather. It will keep the gripper head from being on the wet ground when a golfer wants to change clubs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventor: Wanda Sheffield
  • Publication number: 20060157071
    Abstract: The present invention is a golf accessory. The purpose for the Golf Tee Cigar/Cigarette Holder is for golfers to avoid placing their cigars or cigarettes on the ground. The Golf Tee Cigar/Cigarette Holder will be a 3¼ basic golf tee with a circle wedged at the top of a tee to hold cigars/cigarettes while engaging in the game of golf. A player will be able to keep this Golf Tee Cigar/Cigarette Holder around their cigar/cigarette while they are engaging in their rounds of golf. This cigar/cigarette holder can remain around the cigar or cigarette until they are ready to place it on the green before taking their shot. Simply stick the tee in the ground and the cigar/cigarette holder will remain safe from becoming contaminated and hazardious chemicals used on golf courses. It is definitely sanitary. Since cigars come in several dimensions, the Golf Tee Cigar/Cigarette Holder will be molded to accommodate each size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventor: Wanda Sheffield
  • Patent number: D533463
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Inventor: Wanda Sheffield