Patents by Inventor Heather Curtin

Heather Curtin 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).

  • Collapsible colander and bowl
    Patent number: 7678271
    Abstract: A collapsible container consists of three parts: a rigid top rim, a flexible center band, and a rigid base. This combination of sections allows the container to easily collapse to about one-third of its original height. The container is also quite stable when expanded and is self-supporting. In various embodiments of the invention, for example, the upper rim may be expandable, the base may include holes or mesh to serve as a colander or strainer, or the base may be configured as a tube to function as a funnel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Progressive International Corporation
    Inventor: Heather Curtin
  • COLLAPSIBLE COLANDER & BOWL
    Publication number: 20080230462
    Abstract: A collapsible container consists of three parts: a rigid top rim, a flexible center band a rigid base. This combination of sections allows the container to easily collapse to about one-third of its original height. The container is also quite stable when expanded and is self-supporting. In various embodiments of the invention, for example, the upper rim may be expandable, the base may include holes or mesh to serve as a colander or strainer, or the base may be configured as a tube to function as a funnel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: Progressive International Corp.
    Inventor: Heather Curtin
  • ROLLING PIN FOR STORING COOKIE CUTTERS
    Publication number: 20080076651
    Abstract: The preferred form of the present invention is a rolling pin having a hollow center portion that is sized and configured to receive and store one or more cooking implements such as a plurality of cookie cutters. The cookie cutters are configured to fit within the interior of the rolling pin. The rolling pin includes two handles, and one or both of the handles is removable to allow the cookie cutters or other implements to be either stored or removed for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: Progressive International Corp.
    Inventors: Heather Curtin, Jacob A. Marks
  • PRODUCE KEEPER
    Publication number: 20080054003
    Abstract: A fresh produce keeper includes a vessel having a floor and upwardly extending sidewalls. Holes in the floor allow the vessel to be used as a colander or strainer to rinse produce, while a lid fits over the floor to retain water within the vessel, thereby allowing the same vessel to be used for both rinsing and service or storage. An internal divider and air vent is also provided in some examples of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Heather Curtin
  • COLLAPSIBLE COLANDER
    Patent number: D558536
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Progressive International Corp.
    Inventor: Heather Curtin
  • Collapsible funnel
    Patent number: D560106
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Progressive International Corporation
    Inventor: Heather Curtin
  • Collapsible bowl
    Patent number: D571614
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Progressive International Corporation
    Inventor: Heather Curtin
  • Cheese knife
    Patent number: D573850
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Progressive International Corporation
    Inventor: Heather Curtin
  • Collapsible measuring cup
    Patent number: D580799
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Progressive International Corporation
    Inventor: Heather Curtin
  • Collapsible bowl
    Patent number: D582218
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Progressive International Corporation
    Inventor: Heather Curtin
  • Cutting board
    Patent number: D584117
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Progressive International Corporation
    Inventor: Heather Curtin
  • Collapsible over the sink dish drainer
    Patent number: D586061
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Progressive International Corporation
    Inventor: Heather Curtin
  • Collapsible measuring cup
    Patent number: D588947
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Progressive International Corporation
    Inventor: Heather Curtin
  • Handle for kitchen tool
    Patent number: D590657
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Progressive International Corporation
    Inventor: Heather Curtin
  • Collapsible salad spinner strainer basket
    Patent number: D598246
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Progressive International Corporation
    Inventor: Heather Curtin
  • Collapsible dish drainer
    Patent number: D599069
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Progressive International Coporation
    Inventor: Heather Curtin
  • Collapsible bowl with lid
    Patent number: D604120
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Progressive International Corporation
    Inventor: Heather Curtin
  • Collapsible food carrier
    Patent number: D608592
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Progressive International Corporation
    Inventor: Heather Curtin
  • Vegetable keeper
    Patent number: D613122
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Progressive International Corporation
    Inventor: Heather Curtin
  • Collapsible food carrier
    Patent number: D614453
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Progressive International Corporation
    Inventors: Heather Curtin, Christine J. Lee, Caroline Park