Pad Holder Patents (Class 281/44)
  • Patent number: 11718122
    Abstract: A hinged panel system includes a multi-hinged backing panel assembled with a plurality of hinge flanges comprising at least a first hinge flange and a second hinge flange and a plurality of hinges comprising a first hinge and a second hinge, an authoring medium; wherein the multi-hinged backing panel and the authoring medium are connected a binding support that is configured to hold the multi-hinged backing panel and the authoring medium and a top covering the multi-hinged backing panel and the authoring medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Inventor: John Nary McGruder
  • Patent number: 11568771
    Abstract: A product for displaying an image or object (e.g., printed photo or a print, etc.) according to at least one implementation includes a first sheet having a front face and a rear face. An image or object is formed along the rear face. The product also includes an adhesive coated substrate, such as a ferrous metal substrate, to which the first sheet is adhesively affixed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: TRACER IMAGING LLC
    Inventors: Steven M. Spiro, Donald Lubarsky, Ron Glaza, Paul Dowd, Ryan Kelly
  • Patent number: 10525941
    Abstract: A system and method for repairing collision damage or servicing a motor vehicle that involves managing and organizing a plurality of parts that have been removed from the motor vehicle during the repair or service process. The system includes a base member having opposite facing top and bottom surfaces and a plurality of regions corresponding to different sections of the body of a motor vehicle displayed on the top surface of the base member. An overlay member having opposite facing top and bottom surfaces and a plurality of open regions corresponding to the base regions is configured to be superimposed over the base member to create a plurality of separate compartments for locating and holding parts that have been removed from specific sections of the motor vehicle for later assembly back onto the vehicle in a downstream collision repair or service process step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: DCR IP Company, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Giarrizzo, Jr., Martin Gerard Roberts
  • Patent number: 10406846
    Abstract: To get from a sheet of cardboard an element including an assembly of parts suitable for forming a block with conventional detachable sheets and including a conventional pen, the die-cutting and simultaneous creasing of the sheet lead to form: a) a first rectangular or square element intended for the application of a block of paper; b) a second rectangular element on a first side of the first element and of a width equal to the thickness of the block; c) a third rectangular or square element on the adjacent side of the second element and is intended to cover notebook; d) a fourth rectangular element on a second side of the first element, contiguous and of width equal to the thickness of the block; e) a fifth rectangular element, contiguous to the fourth element and of a height suitable for covering the head of the block of paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: FIORDO S.R.L.
    Inventor: Fiorenzo Donati
  • Patent number: 9844974
    Abstract: An artificial house plant, hereby named ‘Pen Plant’, made from artificial wired plants wherein each individual shoot comprises of a ballpoint pen arranged in a pot or vase to realistically resemble a house plant. Floral tape may be used to create the illusion of the extension of the plants shoot or root. Pieces of the plant may be used to decorate vase or pot with, in some cases and as shown below, a ribbon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Inventor: Sandra Starr McCurdy
  • Patent number: 9717152
    Abstract: A display apparatus has a friction surface which makes friction force between a base and a support surface on a lower surface of the base that supports the display body, in which the friction surface has a high friction surface having a relatively high friction coefficient and a low friction surface having a lower friction coefficient than that of the high friction surface, and the low friction surface protrudes further than the high friction surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS, LTD.
    Inventors: Tadayuki Ito, Yoshihito Mochizuki
  • Patent number: 9608687
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a casing for accommodating a computer based device or an activity board having an input/output port interface and/or an interface in form of a touch sensitive screen, comprising one or more operating means (e.g., levers, handles, buttons, knobs) and/or one or more apertures for interacting with said device, wherein said casing, at least partially, can cover the interface of said device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: SENSEAPP INTERNATIONAL Ltd.
    Inventors: Rami Drori, Aliza Almagor
  • Publication number: 20150084325
    Abstract: A self-standing desktop calendar having first and second rigid metal panels and a plurality of pages therebetween all being rotatably connected by a spiral ring through a plurality of apertures in the each of the panels and the pages. A planar base is included having opposing parallel sidewalls with slots for receiving the bottoms of the panels to enable the calendar to stand upright on a desk. The sidewalls of the base fit around the bottom of the panels when the calendar is in a closed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: Archirazzi, LLC
    Inventors: Alison B. Adair, Sheila M. Stone, Robert A. Bartle, Paula W. LaBonte, Michael A. Bauer
  • Publication number: 20140339806
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device capable of organizing, accessing and prioritizing a user's immediate, short-term and long-term thoughts and corresponding tasks. The device provides a plurality of customizable note recording areas, all displayed in single, visible planar location as a customizable thought flow organizer, which is used to quickly store and organize all of a user's thoughts and the corresponding resultant tasks as they relate to a particular area of the user's life. The device contains a sub-location note area within the single, visible planar location used to organize the most immediate tasks into a prioritized task plan. The benefit of this unique and intuitive system is that it allows a user to continuously and systematically record, organize, and update any and all tasks necessary to a particular thought and simultaneously assess and establish the most immediate such priorities, in one single location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventor: Gail Coppola Kreitzer
  • Patent number: 8864177
    Abstract: A highlighter strip including adhesive to form a removable bond with a substrate, constructed from a translucent and colored material. The highlighter strip can be affixed over writing or other markings, which highlights the indicia that remains legible. One or both ends of the strip can omit the adhesive, thereby providing a grabbing portion to facilitate removal from an initial position and optionally subsequent positions. The strip can be included in a set of strips affixed to each other and optionally affixed to another base; such as a notebook, binder, or other entity where one would expect writing, text, or other indicia requiring highlighting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Esselte Corporation
    Inventors: Lauren Cenzano, Denise Ceron, Patty Dyer, Meryl Altuch, Lisa Duff
  • Publication number: 20140123512
    Abstract: A writing pad and holder with a writing pad consisting of a uniform stack of paper sheets, a semi-permanent adhesive backing strip, a pad holding member, a permanent double sided adhesive strip. Each paper sheet has a semi-permanent adhesive backing strip centrally attached to its rear surface. The writing pad fits in a depression in the pad holding member. The pad holding member has a cut out portion allowing the user to access the edge of each paper sheet. The paper sheet has an optional visual indicating feature that helps the user know the proper orientation of the pad in relationship to the cut out portion of the pad holder. The semi-permanent adhesive backing strip is fixed in a perpendicular orientation with respect to the cut out portion of the rigid pad holding member. The pad holder is attached to a tape measure housing with the permanent double adhesive strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventors: Jon Jason Linker, Steve Molnar, Blake Juhl
  • Publication number: 20130193677
    Abstract: In an assembly of a container and at least a note pad the container contains a plurality of note pads having upper faces. The assembly comprises a fixing member for holding the note pads at a predefined location with respect to the container. The assembly is arranged such that the note pads can be mutually relocated in a direction extending parallel to the upper faces of the note pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: POSSIBILLION
    Inventor: Erwin Frank Steginga
  • Publication number: 20130140805
    Abstract: Described herein is a method and easel pad on which an attendee at a meeting can write information such as notes, comments, figures, etc. in a way that is visible to all attendees and which can be easily retained throughout the meeting. In practice, a user brings into the meeting room an easel pad comprised of a pad of electrostatic sheets. The easel pad further comprises a starter slit on each sheet of the pad of electrostatic sheets, and a cutter blade for accommodating easy handling, cutting and removal of a sheet from the pad. The pad is placed on an easel. During the meeting or in preparation thereof, information is written on the pad of electrostatic sheets. When desired, one can tear off the top electrostatic sheet on which the information has been written, and simply apply the sheet to any surface, such as a wall or separate board, so that the sheet clings to the surface due to the electrostatic attraction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventor: Michael W. Fogarty
  • Publication number: 20120085801
    Abstract: The present invention is a useful tool for anyone that works with their hands but is also required to record information simultaneously. The present invention comprises essentially of a wristband, a writing plate, a writing utensil, a writing utensil holder, and a note pad, and two different attachment mechanisms. It is equipped to fit on the user's wrist for quick and effortless access to a writing pad and utensil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventor: Patrick Ramon Carpenter PADILLA
  • Publication number: 20110233912
    Abstract: A portfolio including a first cover to carry a product, and a second cover coupled to the first cover. The portfolio also may include one or more novel arrangements of features to protect the product if the portfolio is dropped, render the portfolio suitable for use by right-handed and left-handed users alike, facilitate releasable fastening of the product to the portfolio, and/or protect the product in a closed position of the portfolio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: CRYSTAL PROFILE INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin C. Reising
  • Publication number: 20110018251
    Abstract: A self-adhesive notepaper set, which comprising: several film units, composed of multiple apparent self-adhesive fluorescent films superimposed in a staggered form; the apparent self-adhesive fluorescent film is of various fluorescent colors, such as: red, orange, yellow, green and blue; a seating, which is a hollow space formed by the base plate and external housing; at the interior of the external housing, several rows of spacers are arranged at interval for embedding of the aforementioned film units, and a notch spanning all spacers is set for extracting the uppermost free end of the film unit; a baffle plate is arranged at both ends within the external housing; with this design, the transparent self-adhesive fluorescent film of vivid colors can be extracted easily in lieu of the marking lines of the fluorescent marker, thus saving the integrity of documents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventor: David C.T. JOUR
  • Patent number: 7717468
    Abstract: A clipboard including a board having first and second surfaces, a clip integral with the first surface, and a plurality of recesses formed in the second surface, the recesses are adapted to receive one or more models.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Innovative Premiums Inc.
    Inventor: Judah Isaacs
  • Publication number: 20100117347
    Abstract: A notepad system includes a piece of generally flat backing material, and a plurality of generally rectangular notepads removably mounted to the piece of backing material. The plurality of notepads are located immediately adjacent to each other and define a recognizable shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Amy Elizabeth Glosh, Jill Marie Broering
  • Patent number: 7690608
    Abstract: A mounting assembly is provided for securing objects to a substrate in a manner that permits the objects to be removed from the mounting assembly and from the substrate. The mounting assembly includes a planar sheet-like holder with opposite front and rear faces. A repositionable adhesive is applied across the entire rear face of the holder, and the holder is removably disposed on a release liner. A generally U-shaped cut is formed in the holder to define a flap. The flap can be repositionably attached to the object, while remaining portions of the holder can be repositionably secured to a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Inventor: W. Rene Huber
  • Patent number: 7654577
    Abstract: A notepad system includes a piece of generally flat backing material, and a plurality of generally rectangular notepads removably mounted to the piece of backing material. The plurality of notepads are located immediately adjacent to each other and define a recognizable shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Amy Elizabeth Glosh, Jill Marie Broering
  • Publication number: 20090301919
    Abstract: An ergonomic organizer device having enhanced organizational functionality comprising a clip integrally formed on the card which is configured to retain paper, the clip formed by a tongue disposed in a cut shape opening, and at least one indicator such as a flag or category wheel that is movably mounted on a surface of the card, wherein the indicator is coded for a designated purpose to facilitate organization and coordination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventor: Steven Patrick Pascale
  • Publication number: 20090278344
    Abstract: There is an enclosure suitable for retaining a paper pad, electronic calculator or such like hand-held device. The enclosure includes a recess adapted to receive a writing implement. When the front cover of the enclosure is closed, a writing implement is securely retained within the recess. When the cover is opened, the writing implement is moved to an accessible position for convenient access.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: IRVIN BROTHERS (FLEET WORKS) LTD
    Inventor: Paul Hadden-Wight
  • Patent number: 7607463
    Abstract: A billfold or pocket wallet for carrying paper money, credit cards, identification cards and the like comprising means to carry a paper notepad and a writing utensil integrated therein. The billfold is constructed to allow for the facile removal of single sheets from the notepad and the billfold is dimensioned to be conveniently carried in a clothing pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Inventor: Bryan Huber
  • Patent number: 7607699
    Abstract: A portable work case for scrapbooking and other crafts is provided herein. The work case (101) comprises (a) a central portion (103) having first and second opposing sides, (b) a first lateral portion (105) hingedly attached to the first side of the central portion, (c) a first pad (111) releasably attachable to the first lateral portion, (d) a second lateral portion (107) hingedly attached to the second side of the central portion, and (e) a second pad (113) releasably attachable to the second lateral portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Inventor: Brenda Langford
  • Publication number: 20090179415
    Abstract: A shopping cart notepad holder. The allows a user of a shopping cart to have the option of using the holder as a holder of a shopping list while at the same time providing a child with a writing surface. The shopping cart notepad holder comprises a first notepad holder, the notepad holder has a first lateral attachment guide, a second notepad holder, the second notepad holder has a second lateral attachment guide, the second lateral attachment guide is mounted on the first attachment guide, and a retractable arm system for attaching the shopping cart notepad holder to a shopping cart, the retractable arm system is housed within and is attached to the first lateral attachment guide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventor: Esther Agudelo
  • Publication number: 20090160173
    Abstract: The invention provides a deformation-free self-stick memo pad holder that mainly comprises an inner case and an outer case; the inner case further is composed of a case cover and a bottom plate. On the case cover surface there are long strips of accommodating space formed by alternate rectangular bump strips and a bottom plate for the embedment of self-stick memo pad stacks. There is also an opening at a proper location of the surface. There is support at the four corners. The outer case can accommodate the insertion of the inner case and there is a groove on its surface corresponding to the opening on case cover surface. After assembly, the invention can facilitate the withdrawal of memo pad. Particularly, the alternate rectangular bump strips on the shell surface of the inner case and the support at the four enable full support and fixation for the outer case, so it prevents deformation or twist by external forces and keeps the inner case immobile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventor: David C.T. JOUR
  • Publication number: 20090039638
    Abstract: The invention is related to a new memo pad structure that is lightweight, portable and convenient. Its fixation base has an ergonomic rising slope, on which there are a plurality of memo pad stacks. Each memo pad stack is composed of a plurality of single memo pads adhesively bonded together. The memo pad stacks are lined up on the slope and stick out of the high side of the slope to facilitate the peeling. Besides, the memo pad stacks can be made in different colors or with different surface patterns for the purposes of identification, aesthetics and classification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventor: David C.T. JOUR
  • Publication number: 20090001706
    Abstract: A message panel assembly includes a flexible message sheet having a front surface that exhibits writable and erasable characteristics. The rear surface of the message sheet is at least partly coated with a removable adhesive. A strip or flap can be cut in the message sheet and can be secured around a cap of a writing implement. Thus, the writing implement can be separated from both the cap and the message sheet. The adhesive backed message sheet can be removably secured to a door, wall or other support surface so that the writing implement can be used to leave messages on the front surface of the message sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventor: W. Rene Huber
  • Publication number: 20080211223
    Abstract: The notepad holder has a base, a first edge, and a second edge with a stop attached to the second edge to prevent a notepad, placed on the base, from extending past the second edge of the base. The notepad holder has at least one guide pin attached to the first edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventor: Kaz Kuroki
  • Publication number: 20080185833
    Abstract: The present device is an easel pad that comprises a plurality of generally rectangular paper sheets stacked adjacent to each other in a stack, a top-most sheet and a bottom-most sheet sandwiching each other sheet. Each sheet includes a linear detaching perforation extending from a right edge thereof to an opposing left edge thereof that is at a marginal distance from and generally parallel to a top edge of each sheet, such that the marginal distance defines a top margin of each sheet. A backing sheet extends around the top edges of each of the paper sheets and down substantially to the detaching perforation of the top-most sheet. The backing sheet is fastened to each of the plurality of sheets with at least two fastening means fixed proximate the detaching perforation at each of the right and left edges of each paper sheet, creating stress points at the left and right edges of each sheet at the detaching perforation thereof for facilitating the removal of each sheet from the pad by tearing at the perforation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventor: Russell Deen Pollman
  • Publication number: 20080164688
    Abstract: A writing mat comprises a writing surface which may be magnetically secured to a ferrous metallic surface of a vehicle and may be left in said secured position while the vehicle is in motion. Preferably, that vehicle surface is a generally horizontal surface so that the writing mat is held and used substantially horizontally. Said writing mat may have disposed, upon its upper surface, an engaging and retaining means for securing papers thereon, and a recessed area for placement and containment of small items. Preferred embodiments are flexible, for generally matching the contour of the vehicle surface upon which it is placed and for easier removal by “peeling” or otherwise pulling the mat off of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventor: Jeramie D. Huff
  • Publication number: 20080084057
    Abstract: An electronic calculator comprising a housing having an upper portion and a lower portion rotatably secured together by a hinge portion such that the housing has an open and a closed position. When the housing is closed the upper portion is generally adjacent to and generally covers the lower portion and when the housing is open the upper portion is rotated away from the lower portion. A calculator module is positioned on one of the upper and lower portions. The other of the upper and lower portions includes a memo pad holder. The memo pad holder comprises a cavity within the other of the upper and lower portions and has an upper opening to allow a memo or note pad to be releasably received therein. A finger recess is in communication with the cavity and provides access to individual sheets of paper comprising a memo or note pad received within the cavity and assists in the removal of individual sheets of paper therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Merrick Falkenstein, Kenneth Liu
  • Publication number: 20080061547
    Abstract: The invention is related to a self-stick memo pad that can replace correction liquid (tape). In structure, it consists of one or more memo pad stacks; each of which is composed of many pieces of self-stick memo pads, each of which has a major adhesive area at one end of the bottom and a minor non-adhesive area at the other end, so through the adhesive area, the piece sticks to the next piece of self-stick memo pad and the adhesive area end of the neighboring pieces of self-stick memo pads is arranged alternatively and they stick to each other permanently or temporarily; a case, which is an open groove formed by curving the two sides of the base up towards the center to accommodate one or more memo pad stack, so the user can easily remove a single piece of self-stick memo pad to attach permanently or temporarily to the area to be corrected and make immediate correction. This invention therefore provides enhanced convenience in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventor: David C. T. JOUR
  • Patent number: 7281877
    Abstract: This invention provides a padfolio, portfolio or other foldable business accessory that is organized with three hinged leaves (including two main leaves and one overriding leaf that folds over the main leaves when closed together) that may be unfolded and laid flat to expose various internal elements within an overall interior. The elements are organized so that a notepad is provided in a center leaf, while one of the opposing side leaves include a raised clock base having a well or recess for securing a clock having a folding stand that can be raised into an angled, standing position from a flat position. One main leaf also includes a support base that removably supports a personal digital assistant (PDA), that is normally secured flat against the leaf, but that can be hinged upwardly into at least one adjustable angled position whereby the PDA is tilted for easier viewing whilst working in another area of the padfolio, such as the notepad. In this manner, it is more accessible and easier to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: The Gem Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua B. Lederer, Mark T. Salander, Quincy L. Reese
  • Patent number: 7134822
    Abstract: A guide apparatus for applying a cover to a bound stack of sheets, including a base unit which defines a book receiving surface and a first alignment member having a lower cover stop disposed along a reference line, and a first upper cover stop also disposed along the first reference line. A first book stop is included defining a stack engaging surface which is positioned intermediate the cover engaging surfaces of the first upper and lower cover stops and with said stack engaging surface extending a distance past said first reference line towards the book receiving surface. The first upper and lower cover stops are positioned to engage top and bottom cover sections of the cover, with the stack engaging surface being positioned to contact the edge of the stack so as to precisely align the stack with respect to the top and bottom cover sections in one direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Powis Parker Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin P. Parker, Evelyn Steiner, Wayne Kassom
  • Patent number: 7055682
    Abstract: A padfolio having, along at least one cover's interior, a raised, substantially rigid tray structure that defines plurality of compartments with dividing walls therebetween is provided. The surface of the tray structure is covered in a fastener material that removably interengages with an opposing fastener material that is applied to a set of pockets, pouches, electronic devices, pen holders, clocks, calculators and other items. In one embodiment, the fastener material consists of a loop material formed along the tray and a hook material attached to an underside of each of the various attachable items. In this manner, the pockets, pouches or other items can be freely or variably placed anywhere along the loop surface, in any of the compartments, at a wide variety of locations therein. A pen holder for the padfolio or other business accessory is constructed from a flexible material that defines a barrel with a top slot formed between a pair of opposing side walls and a base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: The Gem Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Agnes Csilla Domotor, Joshua B. Lederer, Mark T. Salander
  • Patent number: 6935659
    Abstract: A pouch or holder has a friction-enhanced surface. The pouch has an opening to receive a cardboard backing of a writing pad. The sheets of paper of the writing pad overlie the upper surface of the pouch. The friction-enhanced material is located at the lower surface of the pouch. The pouch is closed at the bottom end and the side edges. The binding of the writing pad locates on the outside of the pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Inventor: Richard H. Weaver
  • Patent number: 6910718
    Abstract: A writing pad attachment for a cellular phone or other handheld electronic device, having a housing, an adjustable writing surface, a marking pad and a writing implement. The housing is releasably attached to the back of a cellular phone. The adjustable writing surface is located inside of the housing and is slidably adjusted to a locked position outside of the housing to provide a sturdy writing surface. Alternatively, the adjustable writing surface may be released from the housing and placed in a more convenient location. The adjustable writing surface is either a tray or a flat slate. The housing may be detached from the back of the cellular phone to provide a more convenient writing surface for the user. The writing pad attachment also provides a locking mechanism for securing the adjustable writing surface in a desired position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Inventors: Nick Chareas, Kathryn Chareas
  • Patent number: 6808208
    Abstract: A food/drink tab/check holder for making it easier for the customer to be able to read one's tab/check upon the receipt thereof. The food/drink tab/check holder includes a book having a front cover and a back cover being pivotally connected to the front cover and closable upon said front cover with the front cover having a side facing the back cover upon the book being closed and with the back cover having a side facing the front cover upon the book being closed; and also includes a tab/check member including a piece of paper being removably held within the book and having indicia displayed thereupon; and further includes an elongate magnifying member being movably attached to the book for enlarging the indicia for a user to easily view without having to use eyeglasses; and also includes a light-emitting assembly being attached to the book for providing light between the front and back covers upon the book being opened; and further includes a writing utensil being removably supported upon the book.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Inventor: Sandra J. Ward
  • Publication number: 20040113417
    Abstract: A writing pad attachment for a cellular phone or other handheld electronic device, having a housing, an adjustable writing surface, a marking pad and a writing implement. The housing is releasably attached to the back of a cellular phone. The adjustable writing surface is located inside of the housing and is slidably adjusted to a locked position outside of the housing to provide a sturdy writing surface. Alternatively, the adjustable writing surface may be released from the housing and placed in a more convenient location. The adjustable writing surface is either a tray or a flat slate. The housing may be detached from the back of the cellular phone to provide a more convenient writing surface for the user. The writing pad attachment also provides a locking mechanism for securing the adjustable writing surface in a desired position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Nick Chareas, Kathryn Chareas
  • Patent number: 6672622
    Abstract: A protective notepad cover that encloses a notepad to protect it from splashed water and other elements in one position and allows access to the notepad for writing in another position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Inventor: Jack Barron
  • Patent number: 6547283
    Abstract: A system for mounting a component to a portfolio including a tongue located on the component, the tongue having a tail portion and a tip portion, and a portfolio having a tongue opening formed therein. The top can be inserted into the tongue opening and component rotated relative to the portfolio until the tongue is generally received through the tongue opening to couple the component to the portfolio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: The Mead Corporation
    Inventor: Marc L. Moor
  • Patent number: 6467808
    Abstract: A book support apparatus for supporting pages in a vertically positioned book. The book support apparatus includes a support body attached to a locating arm and optionally includes hinges and adhesive strips with peel off backings. A body addition may also be used with the support body to increase the thickness of the body for books needing increased support distances. The body addition may also include an adhesive strip with a peel off backing to allow for optional fixation to the body. A zigzag type of folding construction is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Inventor: Cathie Kirby
  • Patent number: 6439612
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a book or magazine for reading includes a bottom member and a top member. The top member is elevated at one end above the bottom member and is adapted to pivot from a first closed position for reading into a second open position for turning the pages. At least a portion of the top member is transparent to permit viewing of printed matter through the top member, which is adapted to press upon the book or magazine when it is disposed in the first position. A lip is attached to the bottom member and is used to further retain the book or magazine in position. A receiving member is optionally attached to a back of the bottom member and is used to attach either a leg or a handle thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Inventor: Edwin Clarence Greer
  • Patent number: 6422875
    Abstract: A device for communicating with a voice-disabled patient includes, generally, a housing having a display surface, indicia on the display surface that may be utilized by the patient to indicate the status and needs of the patient, and a marker that the patient may use to convey his or her status and needs to a third party. One embodiment includes a clipboard having two eraser-board surfaces and an erasable marker connectable to the clipboard. Another embodiment includes a lap-sized housing for a computer and a touch pad-activated screen. In both embodiments, the indicia includes a series of descriptive words and phrases indicating the status and needs of the patient, and graphical representations of anterior and posterior views of a human body with descriptive words correlating to common symptoms of specific parts of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Inventors: Lance Patak, Paul Masvidal
  • Patent number: 6361075
    Abstract: A transportable note pad holder that includes a main body having a note pad well for carrying a note pad. The main body is adapted to be removably carried within a sheath. The sheath includes a means for attachment to an article, illustrated as a pair of resilient arm clips that may be used to attach the sheath to a back pack strap or the like. To remind the user that a note carried within the main body is to be reviewed, the main body is provided with an alarm. Preferably, the alarm is connected to a lamp that will draw the attention of the user to the note pad holder. The lamp may also be arranged to illuminate the interior of the main body in order to allow a user to read any notes carried thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Inventors: David Ritter, Mitchell Feldman
  • Patent number: 6299119
    Abstract: A shopping organizer having a base, at least one bar support, a saddle for receiving a bar or handle and a support strap for securing the organizer to the bar or handle. The saddle may be configured into the bottom or into the bar support(s). The organizer further includes at least a pad retaining means and a pen/pencil holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Inventor: David J. Dunning
  • Patent number: 6273470
    Abstract: Easily and securely gripped slip-resistant file folders including file pockets and hanging folders. The folders comprise a front flap having a top edge, a rear flap connected to the front flap by a folder bottom, the rear flap also having a top edge. A slip-resistant portion is disposed on at least one of the flaps near the top edge. Methods for producing the folders are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Inventor: Roddy McKee Bullock
  • Patent number: 6273374
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided including at least one mounting assembly coupled to a computer monitor for removably mounting a sheet of paper in coplanar relationship with a screen of the computer monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Inventor: James Mc Duffey
  • Patent number: RE38748
    Abstract: A transportable note pad holder that includes a main body having a note pad well for carrying a note pad. The main body is adapted to be removably carried within a sheath. The sheath includes a means for attachment to an article, illustrated as a pair of resilient arm clips that may be used to attach the sheath to a back pack strap or the like. To remind the user that a note carried within the main body is to be reviewed, the main body is provided with an alarm. Preferably, the alarm is connected to a lamp that will draw the attention of the user to the note pad holder. The lamp may also be arranged to illuminate the interior of the main body in order to allow a user to read any notes carried thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Inventors: David Ritter, Mitchell Feldman