Patents by Inventor Glen T. Lindahl

Glen T. Lindahl 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).

  • Utensil wrapping apparatus and method
    Patent number: 7322172
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for wrapping a napkin around one or more utensils. The apparatus includes a wrapping area defining a trough dimensioned to receive one or more utensils. A utensil dispenser and napkin delivery mechanism may be provided to deliver the utensils and a napkin, respectively, to the trough. The apparatus may also include a wrapping mechanism that wraps the napkin around the utensils. In some cases, a tension mechanism may be included to selectively limit movement of the napkin during wrapping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Wrapmaster, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald T. Hoffman, Glen T. Lindahl