Patents by Inventor William F. Yee

William F. Yee 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: 6238756
    Abstract: A glass cloisonne article and method of making same is provided. The glass cloisonne article includes a glass substrate which can be formed into a desired shape, such as a vase, votive or other desired shape, a framework of metal wire for forming a design on the glass substrate, one or more colored glazes, and a clear glaze which covers the outer surfaces of the colored glazed glass substrate. The glass cloisonne article is translucent and flame resistant and can be used as a votive that can be illuminated by a candle or other illuminating means. The glass substrate can also be shaped into a vase to hold flowers and water. Various other designs can be made including, but not limited to, ornaments, Christmas ornaments, boxes, picture frames, coasters, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Inventor: William F. Yee
  • Patent number: 5800892
    Abstract: A plastic cloisonne article and method of making same is provided. The plastic cloisonne article includes a plastic substrate which can be pre-molded into a fixed shape, a framework of metal wire for forming a design on the plastic substrate, one or more colored glazes, and a clear glaze which covers the outer surfaces of the colored glazed plastic substrate. The plastic substrate is preferably comprised of a high density polystyrene, polyprophylene, polyurethane or polyethylene which has a high melting point and is sufficiently rigid to withstand the temperature of firing. The plastic cloisonne article can be formed into such shapes which include, but are not limited to, ornaments, Christmas ornaments, boxes, vases, picture frames, coasters, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Inventor: William F. Yee