Douglas E Gibbs

US Patent:

6678923, Jan 20, 2004

Filed:

Jul 3, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/190791

Inventors:

Mark H. Goldberg - Paradise Valley AZ
Robert L. Coker - Huntington Beach CA
Douglas P. Gibbs - Yuba City CA

Assignee:

Bisadora, LLC. - Paradise Valley AZ

International Classification:

B65D 3328

US Classification:

24 305R, 24 305 P, 24400, 24462, 24555, 24 305 S, 383 33, 383 89

Abstract:

A bag closure system for automatically closing a bag with audible and tactile feedback to indicate proper closure of the bag. The bag closure system includes a bag device having an opening, a first band positioned within a first lip of the opening, and a second band positioned within a second lip of the opening. The first band and second band are comprised of a resilient elongate material that audibly and tactilely indicate when the opening is opened or closed. The first band and the second band further provide for automatic closure of the opening to prevent loss of items within the bag device. The first band and the second band are preferably comprised of a resilient material having an arcuate cross section providing rigidity to the bands when in a straight condition.

US Patent:

7111732, Sep 26, 2006

Filed:

Dec 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/737308

Inventors:

Jennifer Houtler - Mesa AZ, US
Douglas P. Gibbs - Yuba City CA, US

International Classification:

B65D 85/62

US Classification:

206499, 206561, 206565, 206576

Abstract:

A Christmas tree decoration organizer including a box having a bottom and upwardly extending opposing sides and end walls, terminating in a rim. A plurality of ornament hangers having opposing ends are removably coupled within the box, suspended above the bottom for receiving and supporting a plurality of hanging ornaments. A bulk storage space for storing outermost decorations of a Christmas tree is defined by the bottom, lower portions of the opposing sides and the end walls, and the plurality of ornament hangers. An ornament tray is positioned within the box and supported above the plurality of ornament hangers for receiving and holding a plurality of Christmas tree ornaments. A separator panel is removably positioned covering the ornament tray and defining a light compartment thereabove. A cover is removable placed over the rim, closing the box.