Patents by Inventor Ferdinand E. Flowers

Ferdinand E. Flowers 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: 5005711
    Abstract: An apparatus for use by visually impaired individuals, wherein a plurality of containers are provided, with an appropriate utensil designation mounted vertically and orthogonally relative to an annular rim of each container. The container includes an annular rim, wherein a plurality of diametrically aligned utensil designator members are positioned. The containers may be in a modified embodiment formed within a single unitary organization containing a series of aligned container wells. Alternatively, each container may include a generally "I" shaped clip for mounting to the rim receiving an associated utensil therein to indicate designation of an associated utensil for use with a respective container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1991
    Inventors: Christopher M. Peatross, Ferdinand E. Flowers