Patents by Inventor H. Dean Bounds

H. Dean Bounds 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: 5411141
    Abstract: A support (10) for elevating eating utensils above the surface (52) of a table. The support (10) is fabricated from a material that may be easily and safely disposed. The support (10) is constructed with minimal effort and time. The support (10) is constructed from a single sheet (12) of material such as a heavyweight paper. The support (10) defines four panels (14), each separated one from another by relief lines (30,32,34). The end panels (14A,D) overlap one another to define a first side (16). The two middle panels (14B,C) define a second side (18) and the bottom (20) of the support (10). In order to maintain the close relationship of the end panels (14A,D), a plurality of tab members (26) is defined on the end panel (14D) and extends toward its edge (24). A plurality of receptacles (40) is provided for receiving the handle portion of each utensil (50). Each receptacle (40) is defined by cooperating openings (36,38) defined in the end panels (14A,D) and the middle panel (14B).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1995
    Inventor: H. Dean Bounds