Patents by Inventor Mary A. Macias

Mary A. Macias 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).

  • Tamale and vegetable steaming device
    Patent number: 6167799
    Abstract: The tamale and vegetable steaming device including a cylindrical pot portion having an open upper end and a closed lower end. A cylindrical insert is positionable within the cylindrical pot portion. The cylindrical insert has an open upper end, a closed lower end, and a cylindrical side wall therebetween. The cylindrical side wall has a plurality of apertures therethrough in a spaced relationship. The insert being positionable within the pot portion whereby the closed lower end of the insert is elevated above the closed lower end of the pot portion. The insert has a flattened arc portion extending a height thereof. The flattened arc portion creates a separation between the insert and the pot portion whereby water can be added to the pot portion through the separation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Inventor: Mary A. Macias
  • Underarm clothing shield
    Patent number: D442353
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Inventor: Mary A. Macias