Patents by Inventor Ellis L. Bloomfield

Ellis L. Bloomfield 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).

  • Patent number: 4133319
    Abstract: An ash receiver device removably mountable on a used beverage can to provide an ashtray. The ash receiver device includes a central punch portion that is in part extendable into an off center hole normally provided in the can to dispense beverage therefrom, and in being forced downwardly shears or cuts an enlarged central opening in the can top. A frusto conical portion is joined to the punch portion for directing ashes into the punch portion bore, the frusto conical portion being joined to a can mounting and guide portion that aids in properly positioning the punch portion and prevent tipping of the can as a hole is being punched.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1979
    Inventor: Ellis L. Bloomfield