Patents Assigned to Progressive International
  • Hand-held slicer
    Patent number: 10131069
    Abstract: A hand-held slicing device having a handle connected to a slicing tray. The slicing tray includes a ramp leading to a fixed blade. The ramp is readily adjustable such that the height of the edge of the ramp most closely adjacent the blade can be raised or lowered. In one version, the ramp can be raised or lowered by sliding a support structure connected to a knob that can be slideably adjusted by the user's thumb. The device may include a series of julienne blades that are selectively extendable above the slicing ramp or retractable below the ramp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Larry Holmes, Sascha Kaposi
  • Can opener
    Patent number: 10125000
    Abstract: A can opener includes a pair of handles attached for pivotal movement between an open position to receive a rim of a can and a closed position to trap the rim between a cutting blade and a traction wheel. A crank having a handle is positioned on one side of the pair of handles and includes a cavity formed in the crank for housing a ratchet assembly configured to drive a traction wheel located on the opposite side of the pair of pivoting handles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Joseph Kent
  • Peeler
    Patent number: 10104998
    Abstract: A peeler, preferably for fruits and vegetables, includes a handle and a blade attached to the handle for pivotal movement about a long axis extending from the handle through the blade. A knob is attached to the blade and is grippable by a user to control the pivotal movement of the blade with respect to the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Joseph Kent
  • Collapsible food keeper
    Patent number: 10105014
    Abstract: A collapsible food keeper is selectively positionable between an expanded position and a collapsed position, in which the food keeper may be used to contain food items such as eggs in both positions. In one version, an upper container portion is telescopically connected to a lower container portion, with a lid removably attached to the upper container and a base removably attached to the lower container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Justin Bagley
  • GRATER
    Publication number: 20180263423
    Abstract: A grater includes a grater body having a first grater surface forming a first grater body sidewall, and a second grater surface forming a second grater body sidewall, each of the first and second grater surfaces having one or more grating features. A removable grating plane is selectively attachable to the grater body. An optional cover may surround the grater body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: Progressive International Corporation
    Inventor: Jennifer K. Cotter
  • HAND HELD SPIRALIZER
    Publication number: 20180264671
    Abstract: A hand held spiralizer includes two housing portions pivotally joined to one another to allow the housing to open and close. A pair of handle portions cooperate to form a unified handle in the closed position. A main slicing blade extends along an interior sidewall for spiral cutting, while a set of julienne blades is mounted for selective pivotal movement for optional use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: Progressive International Corporation
    Inventor: Justin Bagley
  • HERB KEEPER
    Publication number: 20180265278
    Abstract: An herb keeper includes a container having a floor and upwardly extending sidewalls forming an interior space, the sidewalls terminating in an upper rim. A lid is removably attached to the upper rim and movable between a closed position which encloses the interior space, and an open position moved away from the upper rim. A basket is configured to fit within the container and rest on the interior floor of the container. A flexible strap includes a first end attached to the interior side of the lid and a second end attached to the basket. Movement of the lid away from the container causes the strap to pull the basket upward, providing easier access to the basket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: Progressive International Corporation
    Inventor: Justin Bagley
  • WEDGER
    Publication number: 20180264673
    Abstract: A wedger includes a housing and a plunger. The housing includes an interior blade assembly and handles extending laterally away from the housing. The plunger and housing cooperate to enable the plunger to push a food item through the blade assembly and the housing. The inclusion of the handles makes the wedger invertible, so that the housing may be pushed downward toward the plunger by grasping the handles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: Progressive International Corporation
    Inventor: Justin Bagley
  • CORN STRIPPER
    Publication number: 20180264661
    Abstract: A corn stripper includes a main body having an upper surface and a pair of opposing side surfaces defining an interior space. A blade is supported by and extends between the opposing side surfaces, the blade forming an arc between the opposing side surfaces. A cover is removably attachable to the main body, the cover enclosing the blade when the cover is attached to the main body, the cover further having an outer surface facing away from the main body when the cover is attached to the main body, the outer surface of the cover having brush attached to and extending away from the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: Progressive International Corporation
    Inventor: Lawrence M. Hauser
  • MANDOLINE WITH SPIRALIZER INSERT
    Publication number: 20180264674
    Abstract: A mandoline slicer includes a slicing ramp with a rearward and forward portion defining an opening. A main slicing blade is mounted to the forward slicing portion. A spiral slicing insert is configured to fit within the opening, and includes a circular support, a spindle, and a spiral slicing blade positioned inside the circular support. In some versions, the insert is invertible, having a second spiral slicing feature on a lower side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: Progressive International Corporation
    Inventor: Justin Bagley
  • Salad spinner
    Patent number: 10016095
    Abstract: A salad spinner includes an outer bowl configured to hold an inner basket. The bowl and basket are each configured with a central post supported by a base structure having a pillar and a piston. A helical screw positioned within the pillar engages a drive shaft within the piston in order to rotate the drive shaft as the piston moves upward and downward with respect to the pillar. A spring biases the piston in the upward position to enable reciprocal telescoping movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lawrence M. Hauser, Jennifer K. Cotter, Cole Dalton
  • Onion chopper
    Patent number: 10011031
    Abstract: An onion chopper includes a food reservoir supporting a blade tray and having a lid attached for pivotal movement toward and away from the lid and blade tray. The lid includes at least one grid of projections configured to push through a corresponding grid of blades in the blade tray to chop the onion. A cleaning grid is provided for attachment to the grid of blades. The grid of blades forms a peripheral skirt surrounding a lower container for collecting bits of chopped onion or other foods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lawrence M. Hauser, Sascha Kaposi
  • COLLAPSIBLE FOOD KEEPER
    Publication number: 20180177344
    Abstract: A collapsible food keeper is selectively positionable between an expanded position and a collapsed position, in which the food keeper may be used to contain food items such as eggs in both positions. In one version, an upper container portion is telescopically connected to a lower container portion, with a lid removably attached to the upper container and a base removably attached to the lower container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Applicant: Progressive International Corporation
    Inventor: Justin Bagley
  • Collapsible produce keeper
    Patent number: 9975661
    Abstract: A collapsible produce keeper is selectively positionable between an expanded position and a collapsed position, in which the produce keeper may be used to contain produce in both positions. In one version, an upper container portion is telescopically connected to a lower container portion, with a lid removably attached to the upper container and a base removably attached to the lower container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Justin Bagley
  • GARLIC PEELER
    Publication number: 20180020863
    Abstract: A peeler is formed with a tubular main body having a first open end, an opposing second open end, and a hollow interior extending from the first open end to the second open end. The tubular main body is formed from a first flexible material allowing the tubular main body to deform under pressure by a use. A pick is attached to the first open end and extends away from the second open end, the pick being formed from a second material, the second material being different from the first material and further being relatively more rigid than the first material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Progressive International Corporation
    Inventor: Lawrence Michael Hauser
  • Powdered sugar scoop
    Patent number: 9863799
    Abstract: A scoop for use in scooping and dispensing a powdered item such as powdered sugar includes a first bowl or spoon connected to a second bowl or spoon by a stem. A lid is attached to the top of the scoop, and is selectively movable to cover the first or second spoon. In some versions, one of the spoons or the lid may include a section of mesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Justin Bagley
  • Produce keeper
    Patent number: D814871
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Jennifer K. Cotter
  • Zester
    Patent number: D818781
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Joseph Kent
  • Hand held spiralizer
    Patent number: D827397
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Justin Bagley
  • Herb keeper with lifting insert
    Patent number: D828729
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Joseph Kent