Patents by Inventor Jim Cummins

Jim Cummins 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: 6561362
    Abstract: A wire rack device (10) for supporting and displaying a plurality of stacked funnels (12) in a manner and an orientation which facilitates easier and more convenient consideration, removal, and replacement of one or more of the funnels (12) by customers while shopping and by employees while stocking. The device (10) broadly comprises two sidepieces (16,17); a forward crosspiece (18); a faceplate (20); two legs (22,23); and a centerpiece (24). In a preferred embodiment, the sidepieces (16,17), the crosspiece (18), and the legs (22,23) are constructed of a single length of wire appropriately bent. Similarly, the centerpiece (24) is also be constructed of a single length of wire appropriately bent and welded to the legs (22,23).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: Jim Cummins