Patents by Inventor Michael G. Thomas

Michael G. Thomas 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).

  • Cup holder insert with snack or combo carrier
    Publication number: 20020043603
    Abstract: A cup-holder insert for accommodating a beverage and a snack or combo meal includes in a typical embodiment: a) central support member of generally circular cross-section configured to be disposed in a cup-holder and reside vertically in the cup-holder when placed therein and which defines a first cavity adapted to receive a cup; b) at least a first laterally projecting food receptacle portion which projects laterally from the support member when the insert is placed in the cup-holder, the first laterally projecting food receptacle portion defining a second cavity adapted to receive victuals; and c) at least a second laterally projecting food receptacle portion thereof which projects laterally from the support member when the insert is placed in the cup-holder, the second laterally projecting food receptacle portion defining a third cavity for receiving victuals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Inventor: Michael G. Thomas
  • Cup-holder insert with combo carrier
    Patent number: D446698
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Assignee: Fort James Corporation
    Inventor: Michael G. Thomas
  • Cup-holder insert with snack carrier
    Patent number: D447024
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Fort James Corporation
    Inventor: Michael G. Thomas