Patents by Inventor Thomas dePoortere

Thomas dePoortere 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).

  • Publication number: 20030024843
    Abstract: A pizza separator for use with a pizza box of the type having an upper and lower panel, includes a separator member dimensioned for positioning within a pizza box. The separator member includes a base having at least one compartment for accommodating seasonings and upper and lower support surfaces for respectively positioning adjacent upper and lower covers of the pizza box. The upper and lower support surfaces define a height sufficient to maintain the upper and lower covers at a predetermined spacial distance. The base preferably includes a plurality of compartments, with each compartment dimensioned to accommodate a different seasoning. At least one leg may depend from the base for positioning on the pizza. Preferably, a plurality of legs are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas dePoortere
  • Patent number: 6144620
    Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring an athletic activity and, more particularly, to an apparatus for facilitating the refereeing of an American football game is configured to be worn on either hand of the user and to be operated thereby, and is advantageously constructed to not interfere with movement of the hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Inventor: Thomas dePoortere