Patents by Inventor Clovia Hoefer

Clovia Hoefer 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).

  • Food supporting element for attachment to a food container
    Patent number: 5065923
    Abstract: A food supporting element is used to support food, such as dip, in position near the open mouth of a food container to be easily accessible for serving. The supporting element includes a bowl that is spaced from the container, and is mounted on the container near the cover for that container. When the cover is closed, the container is inverted so food product moves past the food supporting bowl, and is then re-inverted to an upright orientation so food is supported on the bowl. The container is then opened and the food supported on the bowl is in position for serving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1991
    Inventors: Richard Hoefer, Clovia Hoefer