Patents by Inventor David I. Darflinger

David I. Darflinger 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).

  • Lid having a utensil
    Patent number: 8079488
    Abstract: A lid for use with a jar having an opening includes a closure member configured to cover the jar opening when the closure member is fastened to the jar. The lid includes an attachment member coupled to the closure member to selectively fasten the closure member to the jar. A catch is coupled to the closure member that extends toward the jar when the closure member is fastened to the jar. The lid includes a utensil having a use end and an opposed attachment end. A hook extends from the utensil attachment end so as to rotatably couple the utensil to the catch, each hook being removable from the catch only when the utensil is generally parallel to the closure member. The utensil has a length that prevents the utensil from being generally parallel to the closure member when the closure member is fastened to the jar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Inventor: David I. Darflinger
  • Lid Having A Utensil
    Publication number: 20090277902
    Abstract: A lid for use with a jar having an opening includes a closure member configured to cover the jar opening when the closure member is fastened to the jar. The lid includes an attachment member coupled to the closure member to selectively fasten the closure member to the jar. A catch is coupled to the closure member that extends toward the jar when the closure member is fastened to the jar. The lid includes a utensil having a use end and an opposed attachment end. A hook extends from the utensil attachment end so as to rotatably couple the utensil to the catch, each hook being removable from the catch only when the utensil is generally parallel to the closure member. The utensil has a length that prevents the utensil from being generally parallel to the closure member when the closure member is fastened to the jar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventor: David I. Darflinger