Patents by Inventor Douglas H. Fleming

Douglas H. Fleming 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).

  • LID AND VAPOR DIRECTING BAFFLE FOR BEVERAGE CONTAINER
    Publication number: 20140042177
    Abstract: A drink-through lid for a beverage container. The lid provides a drink outlet that allows liquid to fill a drink well base, from which a consumer may sip a beverage similar to using a cup or mug. The base is sized and shaped to sealingly engage the opening of the beverage container. A hollow raised lip portion is provided, and it has an exterior portion extending upwardly from the base. An outer lip portion is provided, with interior portion sloping downwardly and inwardly. A drink well base may have a sloped floor extending upwardly from a peripheral side along the lower end portions. At least one drink outlet is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventor: DOUGLAS H. FLEMING
  • Vapor director beverage container
    Patent number: 6375033
    Abstract: A vapor directing baffle for a beverage container. The combination of a beverage container and a tight fitting lid in combination with an internal baffle forces aroma laden vapor (located between the interior of the lid and the liquid surface of the beverage in the container) outward through openings in the lid, when the beverage container is tipped from the level position to the drinking position. This vapor pumping action places the outwardly flowing aroma beneath the nose of a user, thereby allowing the user to enjoy the aroma of the beverage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Inventor: Douglas H. Fleming
  • Vapor directing beverage container
    Patent number: 6311863
    Abstract: A covered beverage container with an internal baffle which forces aroma laden vapor between the lid and the beverage in the container out openings in the lid when the container is tipped from the level position to the drinking position, thereby allowing the user to more fully enjoy the aroma of the beverage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Inventor: Douglas H. Fleming
  • Vapor directing beverage container
    Patent number: 6003721
    Abstract: A covered beverage container with an internal baffle which forces aroma laden vapor between the lid and the beverage in the container out openings in the lid when the container is tipped from the level position to the drinking position, thereby allowing the user to more fully enjoy the aroma of the beverage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Inventor: Douglas H. Fleming