Patents by Inventor Annette B. Connor

Annette B. Connor 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: 5105860
    Abstract: An apparatus for draining viscous fluids to the cap-ends of various sizes and shapes of containers without shaking or tapping the containers to hasten the process. The apparatus has three openings within a base having varying diameters, depths and shapes to accommodate containers of varying dimensions. For draining uncovered containers, a catch drawer is provided for two of the opening sets. A third opening set is provided for smaller bottles that are to be drained with caps left in place, such as personal care items. The apparatus can be molded from plastic to make it food-safe and dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1992
    Inventor: Annette B. Connor