Patents by Inventor Heather Lavoie

Heather Lavoie 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).

  • Lids for positioning, holding and retaining tea bags and the like in disposable and nondisposable cups
    Patent number: 9126729
    Abstract: A tea bag string securable to a lid for a cup enables the bag to be positioned into the cup liquid for removal therefrom and thereafter for storage within the lid underside. A string holding tab on the lid comprises a slotted notch in the tab or a hook formation extending from the lid and enables the string to be secured to the lid. A bag-holding strip extending over the lid underside retains the bag therewithin. The strip may be integral with or separate from the lid. If separate, the strip has a cup-engaging rim that can snap the strip over the container lip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Inventor: Heather Lavoie
  • Lids for positioning, holding and retaining tea bags and the like in disposable and nondisposable cups
    Publication number: 20120201941
    Abstract: A tea bag string securable to a lid for a cup enables the bag to be positioned into the cup liquid for removal therefrom and thereafter for storage within the lid underside. A string holding tab on the lid comprises a slotted notch in the tab or a hook formation extending from the lid and enables the string to be secured to the lid. A bag-holding strip extending over the lid underside retains the bag therewithin. The strip may be integral with or separate from the lid. If separate, the strip has a cup-engaging rim that can snap the strip over the container lip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventor: Heather Lavoie