Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Kurtz

Thomas M. Kurtz 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).

  • Patent number: 5996957
    Abstract: A rotational beverage holder including a support member that has a back plate with a ring and a bottom portion with a base member projecting therefrom. Included is a rotatable locking mechanism. The locking meachnism has a first member and a second member. The first member is mounted to a rear face of the back plate. The second member has a generally rectangular projection with a receiving hole extending therefrom. The first member and the second member are resiliently coupled by a spring. A clamping mechanism with an adjustable member and a stationary member, is provided. The adjustable member has a self locking rachet release. The stationary member has a vertical projection extending therefrom positioned through the receiving opening and the adjustable member. The adjustable member is movable up and down the vertical projection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Inventor: Thomas M. Kurtz