Patents by Inventor Willard M. Stephens

Willard M. Stephens 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).

  • Publication number: 20090266855
    Abstract: A band assembly (10) is mounted to an automobile sun visor (12). The band assembly includes a flexible elastic band (20), a pair of rigid end tips (28, 30), a coupling (32), and a decal (33). The end tips are connected to opposed ends (24, 26) of the flexible elastic band. The coupling has two pairs of keepers (40, 42). The keepers extend from the back surface (38) of the coupling (32) and are supported by keeper support members (50). Openings are formed in the coupling (32) to correspond in location, size, and shape with the keepers. The keepers and keeper support members are positioned in relation with the back surface of the coupling to form a passageway. The passageway is such that the elastic band can pass through, but the end tips cannot. This configuration provides a means for engaging the end tips into the coupling to form a continuous band assembly for installation on the sun visor. The decal (33) is affixed to the face (36) of the coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventor: Willard M. Stephens
  • Publication number: 20040147988
    Abstract: A method of treatment for illnesses of, but not limited to humans, related to the common sore throat related to the common cold, flu, hay fever, asthma, allergies, sinus infections, coughing and laryngitis, by the use of, and the inclusion of the THERMA-KLOTH products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventor: Willard M. Stephens