Patents by Inventor Tri Van Ngo

Tri Van Ngo 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).

  • Tool for lifting a tray
    Patent number: 6598915
    Abstract: A tool for lifting a tray or a vessel having loop or hook handles comprises a substantially planar body having an upper end configured for hand holding and a lower end configured for receiving a handle of the tray or the vessel. The body includes a first hook and a second hook for catching a loop handle. The body may also include an opening disposed close to the lower end for receiving a hook handle. In addition, the body may define a handhold slot configured to fit a hand of the user and reduce slippage. Preferably, the tool is made of disposable material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Inventors: Tri Van Ngo, Jeffrey A. Howerton, Joe Peyton
  • Tool for lifting a tray
    Publication number: 20030080574
    Abstract: A tool for lifting a tray or a vessel having loop or hook handles comprises a substantially planar body having an upper end configured for hand holding and a lower end configured for receiving a handle of the tray or the vessel. The body includes a first hook and a second hook for catching a loop handle. The body may also include an opening disposed close to the lower end for receiving a hook handle. In addition, the body may define a handhold slot configured to fit a hand of the user and reduce slippage. Preferably, the tool is made of disposable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Tri Van Ngo, Jeffrey A. Howerton, Joe Peyton