Patents by Inventor Gregory McDermott

Gregory McDermott 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).

  • Tray handling systems
    Patent number: 9386872
    Abstract: A serving tray system includes a serving tray and a handle. A magnetic member and a release member are supported by the handle. The magnetic member is configured to selectively secure the handle to the serving tray. The release member is configured to selectively engage the serving tray to space the magnetic member from the serving tray for separating the handle from the serving tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Inventor: Gregory McDermott
  • TRAY HANDLING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20150359367
    Abstract: A serving tray system includes a serving tray and a handle. A magnetic member and a release member are supported by the handle. The magnetic member is configured to selectively secure the handle to the serving tray. The release member is configured to selectively engage the serving tray to space the magnetic member from the serving tray for separating the handle from the serving tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventor: Gregory McDermott
  • Tray handling systems
    Patent number: 9125506
    Abstract: A serving tray system includes a serving tray and handle. The handle includes a holding end portion dimensioned to be carried by a user and a coupling end portion that selectively releasably secures to the tray. The handle supports a magnetic member that provides a magnetic force. The handle includes a movable member that is selectively movable relative to the holding end portion between first and second states. A movement of the movable member to the first state enables the magnetic force of the magnetic member to secure the coupling end portion of the handle to the tray. When the coupling end portion is secured to the tray, the coupling end portion is dimensioned to carry the tray. A movement of the movable member to the second state prevents the coupling end portion of the handle from securing to the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Inventor: Gregory McDermott
  • TRAY HANDLING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20150084357
    Abstract: A serving tray system includes a serving tray and handle. The handle includes a holding end portion dimensioned to be carried by a user and a coupling end portion that selectively releasably secures to the tray. The handle supports a magnetic member that provides a magnetic force. The handle includes a movable member that is selectively movable relative to the holding end portion between first and second states. A movement of the movable member to the first state enables the magnetic force of the magnetic member to secure the coupling end portion of the handle to the tray. When the coupling end portion is secured to the tray, the coupling end portion is dimensioned to carry the tray. A movement of the movable member to the second state prevents the coupling end portion of the handle from securing to the tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Gregory McDermott