Patents by Inventor Dephne Wright

Dephne Wright 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: 20080078020
    Abstract: The invention is a lightweight rubber mat which can facilitate the cleaning of the kitchen sink area, and help eliminate the formation of mold around the sink from standing water. The mat is fitted on the exterior of a kitchen sink, covering the rims of the kitchen sink that connects the sink to the counter top. The mat would further cover the rim dividing the sink into two separate basins, and also cover the lower portion of the kitchen faucet. It would cover the top half of the kitchen sink, that is, the part which is closest to the faucet and kitchen wall. The mat would also have a section that fits onto the portion of the kitchen wall directly behind the sink. The mat would cover the upper portion of the sink basins, and would also extend onto the counter top next to the sink rim. Raised sections on the ends of the mat would cause it to slightly slope in the direction of the sink, allowing any water on the mat to drain into the sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventor: Dephne Wright
  • Publication number: 20070163063
    Abstract: A cleaning device for infant and toddler drinking cups. The device is configured in such a manner as to allow a thorough cleaning of “sippy cup” lids, including tiny apertures and hard to reach crevices which cannot be cleaned by ordinary brushes or sponges. The device is composed of two parts. On one end of the device is a flat, oblong tip on which a disposable sponge has been placed. The sponge can be used to clean the inside of a sippy cup lid, such as the mouthpiece. The other end consists of a flexible, curved tip with a pointed end, which can reach into and scrape clean small apertures and crevices, such as the inside of a flow intake valve of a sippy cup lid. The curved tip also includes as disposable sponge for additional cleaning. The cleaning device includes replacement sponges, allowing the device to be used on an ongoing basis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventor: Dephne Wright
  • Publication number: 20070164042
    Abstract: A container for use in a vehicle, for the collection of bodily waste. The container is intended for use when a restroom is not available, and can be used by adults and children, male or female. The container is sturdy enough to support the weight of an adult during use, and is shaped to provide comfort during use. The container includes handles that can be used to assist a child to maintain balance during use, if necessary. The handles are also used to transport the container when not in use. The container also has a lid with a latch on one end, to contain odor and prevent spills. Except for the hinge, which is metal, the container is composed of plastic, allowing for a lightweight design and ease of cleaning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventor: Dephne Wright
  • Publication number: 20070125912
    Abstract: The invention is a beverage container holder with a handle attached to it for use in passing beverages inside a vehicle. A passenger can use the beverage container holder to hold a beverage container (bottles, cans, glasses, etc.), and pass said beverage container to another passenger in the vehicle by means of the handle. The handle would be grasped by one passenger, and the beverage container holder would then be moved within the grasp of another passenger. This invention will allow safer passage of beverages inside a moving vehicle. It will be especially useful for an adult to pass a beverage container to a child. The beverage container holder is made of a lightweight plastic, and contains no sharp corners, making it safe for children to use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: Dephne Wright