Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Chiu

Jeffrey Chiu 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: 9668487
    Abstract: A portioning device is provided for use in cutting or leveling a food product. The portioning device comprises a handle section that is configured to be manipulated by a user, a leg section and a blade. The handle section includes an arm configured to receive a leg, a sleeve configured to slide over a portion of the arm, and an arm connector pivotally coupled to the arm. The leg section is configured to support the portioning device on a surface. The leg section includes a blade holder configured to hold an end of a blade portion, and a leg lock configured to adjustably lock the leg in a position. The blade is configured to cut an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: WILTON INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: David Starr, Catherine Franczyk, Jeffrey Bull, Hugh Melling, Traci Chapple, Jeffrey Chiu, Mason Umholtz
  • Patent number: 9192266
    Abstract: A support device for moving an item on a surface. A main body includes a panel and a sidewall. A handle assembly engages the main body and includes a first transportation mechanism. The support device includes a resistance portion on the main body for engaging a surface and resisting movement of the support device when in a resistive mode. The handle mechanism lowers the first transportation mechanism to engage the surface and disengage the resistance portion from the surface in a transportive mode to encourage movement of the support device and the item supported thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David Starr, Kevin McFadden, Jeffrey Chiu, Erin Smith, Sarah Mault
  • Publication number: 20140183322
    Abstract: A support device for moving an item on a surface. A main body includes a panel and a sidewall. A handle assembly engages the main body and includes a first transportation mechanism. The support device includes a resistance portion on the main body for engaging a surface and resisting movement of the support device when in a resistive mode. The handle mechanism lowers the first transportation mechanism to engage the surface and disengage the resistance portion from the surface in a transportive mode to encourage movement of the support device and the item supported thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Wilton Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David Starr, Kevin McFadden, Jeffrey Chiu, Erin Smith, Sarah Mault
  • Patent number: 8641060
    Abstract: A support device for moving an item on a surface. A main body includes a panel and a sidewall. A handle assembly engages the main body and includes a first transportation mechanism. The support device includes a resistance portion on the main body for engaging a surface and resisting movement of the support device when in a resistive mode. The handle mechanism lowers the first transportation mechanism to engage the surface and disengage the resistance portion from the surface in a transportive mode to encourage movement of the support device and the item supported thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David Starr, Kevin McFadden, Sarah Mault, Jeffrey Chiu
  • Patent number: 8608016
    Abstract: A straw having a flexible portion. The flexible portion of the straw is removably coupleable to a lid. The straw may be bent to engage a straw latch on the lid, sealing the straw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Wilton Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Chiu, David Starr, Mason Umholtz, Stephanie Guttas, Traci Chapple
  • Patent number: 8528764
    Abstract: A drink bottle comprising a lower bottle portion and an upper bottle portion configured to removably connect to form a liquid-tight seal. The upper bottle portion includes a connection portion engageable with a connection portion of the lower bottle portion. The drink bottle further includes a sleeve configured to be arranged about one of the upper bottle portion and the lower bottle portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Traci Chapple, David Starr, Jeffrey Chiu, Mason Umholtz, Stephanie Guttas
  • Publication number: 20130126527
    Abstract: A straw having a flexible portion. The flexible portion of the straw is removably coupleable to a lid. The straw may be bent to engage a straw latch on the lid, sealing the straw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Jeffrey Chiu, David Starr, Mason Umholtz, Stephanie Guttas, Traci Chapple
  • Publication number: 20120223040
    Abstract: A support device for moving an item on a surface. A main body includes a panel and a sidewall. A handle assembly engages the main body and includes a first transportation mechanism. The support device includes a resistance portion on the main body for engaging a surface and resisting movement of the support device when in a resistive mode. The handle mechanism lowers the first transportation mechanism to engage the surface and disengage the resistance portion from the surface in a transportive mode to encourage movement of the support device and the item supported thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: David STARR, Kevin McFadden, Sarah Mault, Jeffrey Chiu
  • Patent number: D673421
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Chiu, David Starr, Stephanie Guttas
  • Patent number: D686882
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Chiu, David Starr, David Purcell, Stephen Melamed, Luc Heiligenstein
  • Patent number: D807712
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Ignite USA, LLC
    Inventors: Blair Miller, Jeffrey Chiu
  • Patent number: D954045
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Tesseract Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: John Boucard, Jason Harrell, David Starr, Jeffrey Chiu
  • Patent number: D954046
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Tesseract Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: John Boucard, Jason Harrell, David Starr, Jeffrey Chiu
  • Patent number: D979436
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Tesseract Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: John Boucard, David Starr, Jeffrey Chiu, Greg Lorett, Spencer Cook, Jason Harrell
  • Patent number: D982566
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Tesseract Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: John Boucard, David Starr, Jeffrey Chiu, Greg Lorett, Spencer Cook, Jason Harrell
  • Patent number: D983005
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Tesseract Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: John Boucard, David Starr, Jeffrey Chiu, Greg Lorett, Spencer Cook
  • Patent number: D983006
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Tesseract Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: John Boucard, David Starr, Jeffrey Chiu, Greg Lorett, Spencer Cook
  • Patent number: D983007
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Tesseract Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: John Boucard, David Starr, Jeffrey Chiu, Greg Lorett, Spencer Cook
  • Patent number: D993350
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Tesseract Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: John Boucard, Greg Lorett, David Starr, Spencer Cook, Jeffrey Chiu
  • Patent number: D1016327
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Tesseract Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: John Boucard, David Starr, Jeffrey Chiu, Greg Lorett, Spencer Cook, Jason Harrell