Patents by Inventor David E. Featherston

David E. Featherston 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: 6783020
    Abstract: A cup that is used for children that transitions them from sippy cups to conventional drinking cups. The cup does not require any suction by the child when drinking yet is spill proof when locked for transit. The cup features a reservoir, a top and a lid. Within the top is a central passage and a plate that contains vents. When closed, the lid is flush against the plate and prevents any liquid from leaking. When the lid is rotated open, a gap is exposed between the lid and plate to allow liquid to flow from the reservoir and through the vents to the child's mouth. Regardless of whether the lid is opened or closed, the lid always remains below the top rim of the top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Gerber Products Company
    Inventors: David E. Featherston, Brenda J. Meyers, Charles Quinn
  • Publication number: 20040094552
    Abstract: The present invention features a cup that is used for children that transitions them from sippy cups to conventional drinking cups. The cup does not require any suction by the child when drinking yet is spill proof when locked for transit. The cup features a reservoir, a top and a lid. Within the top is a central passage and a plate that contains vents. When closed, the lid is flush against the plate and prevents any liquid from leaking. When the lid is rotated open, a gap is exposed between the lid and plate to allow liquid to flow from the reservoir and through the vents to the child's mouth. Regardless of whether the lid is opened or closed, the lid always remains below the top rim of the top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: David E. Featherston, Brenda J. Meyers, Charles Quinn
  • Cup
    Patent number: D507934
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Gerber Products Company
    Inventors: David E. Featherston, Brenda J. Meyers, Charles Quinn
  • Patent number: D476850
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Gerber Products Company
    Inventors: David E. Featherston, Brenda J. Meyers