Patents by Inventor Ernest G. Sims

Ernest G. Sims 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).

  • Retention of tags for food and beverage preparation bags
    Patent number: 4220079
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for retaining the tags of food and beverage preparation bags, such as tea bags, by positioning each tag on the outside of a container in which the bag is needed. The string connecting each bag with its associated tag is retained by an outer projection on the container, so that the tag is restrained from inadvertently falling into the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1980
    Inventor: Ernest G. Sims