Patents by Inventor James K Hudson

James K Hudson 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).

  • Publication number: 20040164215
    Abstract: The present invention is a tray assembly comprising a holder, at least one tray, at least one securement device, and at least one support element. The holder is designed to fit into the cup holder in an automotive car console and accommodates one beverage container. The trays are joined to and extend outwardly from the holder and accommodate at least one food item. At least one tray is downwardly recessed to better accommodate the food items. The tray assembly is designed so that a plurality of the tray assemblies can be stacked together vertically. The arrangement of the trays is asymmetrical in such a way that a plurality of trays can be placed in closer proximity to a person or object, but do not upset the overall balance of the tray. The tray assembly contains at least one aperture in at least one tray, wherein the aperture acts as a receptacle for at least one container and maintains the containers in the vertical position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventor: James K. Hudson
  • Patent number: 6732990
    Abstract: The present invention is a tray assembly comprising a holder, at least one tray, at least one securement device, and at least one support element. The holder is designed to fit into the cup holder in an automotive car console and accommodates one beverage container. The trays are joined to and extend outwardly from the holder and accommodate at least one food item. At least one tray is downwardly recessed to better accommodate the food items. The tray assembly is designed so that a plurality of the tray assemblies can be stacked together vertically. The arrangement of the trays is asymmetrical in such a way that a plurality of trays can be placed in closer proximity to a person or object, but do not upset the overall balance of the tray. The tray assembly contains at least one aperture in at least one tray, wherein the aperture acts as a receptacle for at least one container and maintains the containers in the vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Inventor: James K Hudson
  • Publication number: 20020185578
    Abstract: The present invention is a tray assembly comprising a holder, at least one tray, at least one securement device, and at least one support element. The holder is designed to fit into the cup holder in an automotive car console and accommodates one beverage container. The trays are joined to and extend outwardly from the holder and accommodate at least one food item. At least one tray is downwardly recessed to better accommodate the food items. The tray assembly is designed so that a plurality of the tray assemblies can be stacked together vertically. The arrangement of the trays is asymmetrical in such a way that a plurality of trays can be placed in closer proximity to a person or object, but do not upset the overall balance of the tray. The tray assembly contains at least one aperture in at least one tray, wherein the aperture acts as a receptacle for at least one container and maintains the containers in the vertical position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventor: James K. Hudson
  • Publication number: 20010032791
    Abstract: A tray apparatus for simultaneously holding food and beverage items while held in an automotive cup holder is disclosed. The apparatus has a left side tray, a right side tray and a container section. The container section is configured to firmly hold a beverage cup while also fitting firmly inside the cup holders commonly used inside cars, trucks or any other moving vehicle such as boats, planes, and heavy moving equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Inventor: James K. Hudson
  • Patent number: D458084
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Inventor: James K Hudson