Patents by Inventor Carla Sumner-Trivisani

Carla Sumner-Trivisani 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).

  • Clip-on utensils and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 7716842
    Abstract: Clip-on utensils and methods of use therefor, wherein the handle end of the utensil incorporates a clip for securing the utensil to the edge of a plate, bowl, glass or cup. The clip portion of the utensil is opened and subsequently positioned over the tableware edge, wherein the clip is subsequently released; thereby, gripping the edge of the tableware and securing the utensil thereon. When at rest, the clip portion forms a planar combination with the handle thereby imparting strength to the combination over that of the handle alone. Various alternative clipping means are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Inventors: Carla Sumner-Trivisani, Scott Trivisani
  • Clip-on utensils and methods of use thereof
    Publication number: 20070006470
    Abstract: Clip-on utensils and methods of use therefor, wherein the handle end of the utensil incorporates a clip for securing the utensil to the edge of a plate, bowl, glass or cup. The clip portion of the utensil is opened and subsequently positioned over the tableware edge, wherein the clip is subsequently released; thereby, gripping the edge of the tableware and securing the utensil thereon. When at rest, the clip portion forms a planar combination with the handle thereby imparting strength to the combination over that of the handle alone. Various alternative clipping means are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventors: Carla Sumner-Trivisani, Scott Trivisani
  • Clip-on utensils and methods of use therefor
    Publication number: 20060053638
    Abstract: Clip-on utensils and methods of use therefor, wherein the handle end of the utensil incorporates a clip for securing the utensil to the edge of a plate, bowl, glass or cup. The clip portion of the utensil is opened and subsequently positioned over the tableware edge, wherein the clip is subsequently released; thereby, gripping the edge of the tableware and securing the utensil thereon. Various alternative clipping means are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2004
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Inventors: Carla Sumner-Trivisani, Scott Trivisani