Patents by Inventor William E. Drier

William E. Drier 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).

  • Collectible and method of making the same
    Patent number: 6910940
    Abstract: A collectible with a core, a filler material, a fabric surface layer, and a fabric attachment. The core is situated inside the fabric surface layer and the fabric surface layer is stuffed with the filler material to form a body. The fabric attachment is attached to the body to form a body part shape. The collectible has an overall shape, which is substantially like an animal. Also, a method of making a collectible with a sizing step, a placing step, a stuffing step, and an attaching step. The collectible may be made from towels or the like. The core may be a bean bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Inventors: Sean O'Toole, William E. Drier
  • Collectible and method of making the same
    Publication number: 20040198162
    Abstract: A collectible with a core, a filler material, a fabric surface layer, and a fabric attachment. The core is situated inside the fabric surface layer and the fabric surface layer is stuffed with the filler material to form a body. The fabric attachment is attached to the body to form a body part shape. The collectible has an overall shape, which is substantially like an animal. Also, a method of making a collectible with a sizing step, a placing step, a stuffing step, and an attaching step. The collectible may be made from towels or the like. The core may be a bean bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Sean O' Toole, William E. Drier