Patents by Inventor Donald L. Thomas

Donald L. Thomas 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).

  • Combination beverage container and door opener
    Patent number: 5337632
    Abstract: An opener, especially for opening tab-top beverage containers and certain vehicle door handle systems has an essentially flat, rectangular handle portion with a curved tail end and a hook disposed at an opposite end of the handle portion. The inventive opener simplifies the tasks of opening tab-top beverage containers end certain vehicle door handle systems, while protecting a user's hands and fingernails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Assignee: Nailco, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald L. Thomas, Jane Ryan
  • Tree stand
    Patent number: D297520
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1988
    Inventor: Donald L. Thomas