Patents by Inventor Wendy A. Ward

Wendy A. Ward 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).

  • Fabric whiteness guide
    Patent number: 8144326
    Abstract: A fabric whiteness guide comprising at least one visual scale of whiteness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Norman Batchelor, Sara Louise Mawhinney, Douglas Mesquita Rocha, Carol Wendy Ward
  • Fabric Whiteness Guide
    Publication number: 20100006463
    Abstract: A fabric whiteness guide comprising at least one visual scale of whiteness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2007
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: Stephen Norman Batchelor, Sara Louise Mawhinney, Douglas Mesquita Rocha, Carol Wendy Ward
  • TV/VCR mount
    Patent number: 5988571
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus providing a horizontal shelf for securely stacking one component, such as a VCR, over a second component, such as a video display. The apparatus has struts which extend downwards from the sides of the shelf to flank the second component when the shelf is placed on top of it. An attachment mechanism in each strut is adjusted to clamp the apparatus securely to the second component. Upward struts may also be provided with similar attachment mechanisms to secure the stacked component to the shelf. The apparatus can be formed a single molded piece or have removable struts which are positioned as needed. The shelf can be a single component or be divided lengthwise and connected in a manner allowing for an adjustable depth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Inventors: Glenn F. Ward, Wendy A. Ward