Patents by Inventor Michael D. Dunbar

Michael D. Dunbar 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).

  • Method for wrapping silverware in a napkin
    Patent number: 5469688
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for automatically wrapping at least one eating utensil in a napkin includes a receiving area for at least one utensil and at least one napkin, and a mechanism for automatically wrapping. The mechanism for automatically wrapping includes a frame, a flexible belt disposed in the frame, and a belt manipulation device. The belt has a first surface adapted for frictional contact with the napkin. At least a portion of the belt is movable to form a trough in which the napkin and utensil are manipulated and urged by frictional contact with the belt to fold and roll, automatically wrapping the utensil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1995
    Assignee: Michael D. Dunbar
    Inventors: Michael D. Dunbar, Vincent J. Vohnout