Patents by Inventor Derek Monk

Derek Monk 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: 20220071452
    Abstract: An ergonomic handle and utensil holder accessory has tubular main body with a wrist rest extending from the distal end. A grip extends upward from the main body and is threadingly engaged with the main body. The handle of a pot, pan, utensil, or other object is inserted into the main body and the grip is screwed in to tightened the holder to the target object. The user grabs the grip by hand such that the user's wrist and forearm rests on the wrist rest. The holder enhances the user's grip on the target object and provides enhanced ergonomics and lifting power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventor: DEREK MONK
  • Patent number: 10561279
    Abstract: A utensil rest has a main body, a handle rest extending outward and away from the main body at an upward angle relative a top plane of the main body, and a retention tab on the perimeter rim of the main body and extending inward toward a center of the main body. A suction cup is attached to the bottom surface of the main body. The main body may be bowl-like or spoon-like. The retention tab is configured to receive the distal end of a utensil with the handle of the utensil resting on the handle rest. The utensil rest can also be configured as a jar opener, measuring device, and removable handle for a plate or other object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Kitchinventions, LLC
    Inventor: Derek Monk
  • Publication number: 20180325321
    Abstract: A utensil rest has a main body, a handle rest extending outward and away from the main body at an upward angle relative a top plane of the main body, and a retention tab on the perimeter rim of the main body and extending inward toward a center of the main body. A suction cup is attached to the bottom surface of the main body. The main body may be bowl-like or spoon-like. The retention tab is configured to receive the distal end of a utensil with the handle of the utensil resting on the handle rest. The utensil rest can also be configured as a jar opener, measuring device, and removable handle for a plate or other object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventor: Derek Monk
  • Patent number: D886547
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Kitchinventions, LLC
    Inventor: Derek Monk
  • Patent number: D951703
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: KITCHINVENTIONS, LLC
    Inventor: Derek Monk