Patents by Inventor David Odell Simmons

David Odell Simmons 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).

  • Publication number: 20180002152
    Abstract: A bottle cap remover includes a main body having an access opening therein, a bottle cap prying structure fixedly secured to the main body, and a magnet secured to at least one of the bottle cap prying structure and the main body. The bottle cap prying structure has a bottle cap receiving opening therein with opposing edge portions. The bottle cap receiving opening is exposed within the access opening of the main body. A bottle cap edge engaging portion of the bottle cap prying structure is defined by a first one of the opposing edge portions of the bottle cap receiving opening. The magnet is positioned adjacent to a second one of the opposing edge portions of the bottle cap receiving opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: Getagadget LLC
    Inventor: David Odell Simmons
  • Patent number: 9695026
    Abstract: A bottle cap remover includes a main body having an access opening therein, a bottle cap prying structure fixedly secured to the main body, and a magnet secured to at least one of the bottle cap prying structure and the main body. The bottle cap prying structure has a bottle cap receiving opening therein with opposing edge portions. The bottle cap receiving opening is exposed within the access opening of the main body. A bottle cap edge engaging portion of the bottle cap prying structure is defined by a first one of the opposing edge portions of the bottle cap receiving opening. The magnet is positioned adjacent to a second one of the opposing edge portions of the bottle cap receiving opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Getagadget LLC
    Inventor: David Odell Simmons
  • Publication number: 20140318321
    Abstract: A bottle cap remover includes a main body having an access opening therein, a bottle cap prying structure fixedly secured to the main body, and a magnet secured to at least one of the bottle cap prying structure and the main body. The bottle cap prying structure has a bottle cap receiving opening therein with opposing edge portions. The bottle cap receiving opening is exposed within the access opening of the main body. A bottle cap edge engaging portion of the bottle cap prying structure is defined by a first one of the opposing edge portions of the bottle cap receiving opening. The magnet is positioned adjacent to a second one of the opposing edge portions of the bottle cap receiving opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: GETAGADGET INC.
    Inventor: David Odell Simmons
  • Publication number: 20140080101
    Abstract: A kit comprises a plurality of printed message cards, a plurality of envelopes, a plurality of sheets of material each from which an instance of an origami structure can be formed, and an article having instructions thereon for creating the instance of the origami structure using one of the sheets of material. Each one of the envelopes has a space for receiving one of the printed message cards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventors: David Odell Simmons, David Lloyd Simmons
  • Patent number: 7686161
    Abstract: A personal hygiene article comprises an individually packaged sanitizing wipe, a second package, a graspable member and means for attaching the second package to a different article. The individually packaged sanitizing wipe includes a first package having a sanitizing wipe contained therein. The second package has the individually packaged sanitizing wipe contained therein. The graspable member is attached to a surface of the package in a manner enabling grasping and pulling of the graspable member to at least one of open the package and detach the package from the different article. The means for attaching the second package to a different article is attached to the second package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Inventor: David Odell Simmons
  • Publication number: 20090159468
    Abstract: A personal hygiene article comprises an individually packaged sanitizing wipe, a second package, a graspable member and means for attaching the second package to a different article. The individually packaged sanitizing wipe includes a first package having a sanitizing wipe contained therein. The second package has the individually packaged sanitizing wipe contained therein. The graspable member is attached to a surface of the package in a manner enabling grasping and pulling of the graspable member to at least one of open the package and detach the package from the different article. The means for attaching the second package to a different article is attached to the second package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventor: David Odell Simmons
  • Patent number: 7487010
    Abstract: A vending machine comprises a first product dispensing unit configured for dispensing packaged pizza crust product, a second product dispensing unit configured for dispensing packaged pizza topping product, and an information processing apparatus coupled to the first product dispensing unit and the second dispensing unit. The information processing apparatus is configured for facilitating input and processing of a customer-configured pizza preparation kit order. The first product dispensing unit is a frozen product dispensing unit configured for enabling different types of packaged pizza crust product to be selectively dispensed. The second product dispensing unit is a refrigerated product dispensing unit configured for enabling different types of packaged pizza topping product to be selectively dispensed. The information processing apparatus includes an user interface arrangement, an order processing arrangement and a kit component management arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Inventor: David Odell Simmons
  • Patent number: 7474937
    Abstract: A vending machine comprises a first product dispensing unit configured for dispensing packaged pizza crust product, a second product dispensing unit configured for dispensing packaged pizza topping product, and an information processing apparatus coupled to the first product dispensing unit and the second dispensing unit. The information processing apparatus is configured for facilitating input and processing of a customer-configured pizza preparation kit order. The first product dispensing unit is a frozen product dispensing unit configured for enabling different types of packaged pizza crust product to be selectively dispensed. The second product dispensing unit is a refrigerated product dispensing unit configured for enabling different types of packaged pizza topping product to be selectively dispensed. The information processing apparatus includes an user interface arrangement, an order processing arrangement and a kit component management arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Inventor: David Odell Simmons
  • Patent number: 7426994
    Abstract: A personal hygiene article comprises an individually packaged sanitizing wipe, a second package, a graspable member and means for attaching the second package to a different article. The individually packaged sanitizing wipe includes a first package having a sanitizing wipe contained therein. The second package has the individually packaged sanitizing wipe contained therein. The graspable member is attached to a surface of the package in a manner enabling grasping and pulling of the graspable member to at least one of open the package and detach the package from the different article. The means for attaching the second package to a different article is attached to the second package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Inventor: David Odell Simmons
  • Patent number: 7418310
    Abstract: A vending machine comprises a first product dispensing unit configured for dispensing packaged pizza crust product, a second product dispensing unit configured for dispensing packaged pizza topping product, and an information processing apparatus coupled to the first product dispensing unit and the second dispensing unit. The information processing apparatus is configured for facilitating input and processing of a customer-configured pizza preparation kit order. The first product dispensing unit is a frozen product dispensing unit configured for enabling different types of packaged pizza crust product to be selectively dispensed. The second product dispensing unit is a refrigerated product dispensing unit configured for enabling different types of packaged pizza topping product to be selectively dispensed. The information processing apparatus includes an user interface arrangement, an order processing arrangement and a kit component management arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Inventor: David Odell Simmons
  • Patent number: 7266423
    Abstract: A vending machine comprises a first product dispensing unit configured for dispensing packaged pizza crust product, a second product dispensing unit configured for dispensing packaged pizza topping product, and an information processing apparatus coupled to the first product dispensing unit and the second dispensing unit. The information processing apparatus is configured for facilitating input and processing of a customer-configured pizza preparation kit order. The first product dispensing unit is a frozen product dispensing unit configured for enabling different types of packaged pizza crust product to be selectively dispensed. The second product dispensing unit is a refrigerated product dispensing unit configured for enabling different types of packaged pizza topping product to be selectively dispensed. The information processing apparatus includes an user interface arrangement, an order processing arrangement and a kit component management arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Inventor: David Odell Simmons
  • Patent number: 5894110
    Abstract: A twist-on wire connector includes a closed end, an open end and an interior wall defining an elongated cavity. Grooves are provided in the cavity adjacent the first end. The grooves extend radially outwardly toward the wall of the cavity. Ribs extend along the walls. Each rib has a first terminal end aligned adjacent an associated one of the grooves. Each rib has a contoured surface which is convex in a direction transverse to the length of the rib. A helical coil wire insert has a contoured surface for mating engagement with the contoured ribs. The insert has a terminal wire end extending radially into one of the grooves. An annular undercut protrudes from the wall adjacent a second terminal end of each rib. The insert has an enlarged annular end engaged with the undercut, whereby the insert is retained in press-fit engagement within the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1999
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: David Odell Simmons, Richard Benny Clifton