Patents by Inventor Donald W. Lusareta

Donald W. Lusareta 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).

  • Disposable lid having spout with filter for beverage container
    Patent number: 10589907
    Abstract: A disposable lid for a drink container has an annular cover portion with a spout having an opening therethrough. A container attachment portion of the lid provides removable association with the rim of the drink container. A liquid permeable filter is positioned within the spout. The liquid permeable filter is positioned to intercept all liquid flowing from the container through the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Volo Brands LLC
    Inventor: Donald W. Lusareta
  • Interchangeable base for beverage container holder
    Patent number: 5990790
    Abstract: The invention is a base unit that may be used in combination with beverage container holders. The base unit is connected to the beverage container holder by a press or friction fit, or by an adhesive, so that different theme beverage container holders may be used with the same base. The base may include electronic circuitry to control such functions as sound, light and motion which may be actuated by a ON-OFF switch, or a switch that actuates when the base and beverage container holder are placed on, or lifted from a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Inventor: Donald W. Lusareta
  • Decorative door bell actuator
    Patent number: 5883570
    Abstract: The invention is a decorative cover/actuator which can be used as a stand alone device or in combination with a door bell. The cover is pivotally mounted on a surface with an adjustable lever extending out the back of the cover. When the cover is pressed toward the wall, the push lever rings the door bell and actuates an electronic circuit inside the cover that can display lights, emit sounds, including music and voice, and cause movable objects on the cover to move.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: ED Ventions, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald W. Lusareta, Muffet S. Frische, Eric A. Frische