Patents by Inventor James M. Marceaux

James M. Marceaux 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).

  • Patent number: 4747352
    Abstract: A table apparatus, particularly suitable for use in the eating of shell seafood, including a table top portion having a recessed central area for placement of the yet eaten seafood items, and a peripheral upper surface area for placement of the utensils and dishes during dining. The table top portion further includes a centrally located rectangular port for accomodating the lower end of a funnel-shaped depository, the upper portion of the depository funnel comprising a plurality of angulated walls for defining a depository for cast off seafood shells and the like to an area beneath the table top. There is further provided on the upper portion of the depository funnel means for accomodating a lazy susan on a central post, the lazy susan rotatable around the axis of the post and adapted to receive condiments and seasoning items on one portion of the susan and rolled paper towels on a second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1988
    Assignee: Shells & Tails, Inc.
    Inventors: Ray A. Guidry, James M. Marceaux