Patents by Inventor Ann Samenuk

Ann Samenuk 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).

  • Dining plate and method for use to provide customizable and personalized dining experiences
    Patent number: 9259109
    Abstract: A dining plate includes a top portion with a substantially transparent window therein. The plate also includes a bottom portion with a bottom surface having a first outside receiving groove and second inside receiving groove. The bottom portion has a generally planar shape that corresponds generally to the shape of the top portion. The bottom portion also has a top surface with a continuous inner standing rib and an outward rim. The top and bottom portions are joined together so that the inner standing rib is releaseably positioned in the inside receiving groove and the outward rim is releaseably positioned in the outside receiving groove. A substantially watertight cavity is formed between a central section of each of the top and bottom portions. The cavity is aligned with the window in the top portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: You cANN & Co., LLC
    Inventors: Ann Samenuk, Sean W. Higgins, Bruce S. Ferris
  • DINING PLATE AND METHOD FOR USE IN A DIET
    Publication number: 20120171647
    Abstract: A dining plate includes a top portion with a substantially transparent window therein. The plate also includes a bottom portion with a bottom surface having a first outside receiving groove and second inside receiving groove. The bottom portion has a generally planar shape that corresponds generally to the shape of the top portion. The bottom portion also has a top surface with a continuous inner standing rib and an outward rim. The top and bottom portions are joined together so that the inner standing rib is releaseably positioned in the inside receiving groove and the outward rim is releaseably positioned in the outside receiving groove. A substantially watertight cavity is formed between a central section of each of the top and bottom portions. The cavity is aligned with the window in the top portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Ann Samenuk, Sean W. Higgins, Bruce S. Ferris