Patents by Inventor Kenneth E. Sather

Kenneth E. Sather 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: 4134247
    Abstract: This invention is a method and apparatus for performing said method wherein a drinking straw having a flexible section thereof is inserted into a container for fluids, and which is particularly characterized by the use of means for folding the straw about the flexible portion and inserting the same within a liquid filled container prior to the sealing of said container, in such a manner that the straw is angularly disposed so as to be readily accessable on opening of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1979
    Inventor: Kenneth E. Sather
  • Patent number: 3986538
    Abstract: A funnel with an elongated flexible spout is provided wherein a cap is located on the flexible spout near its terminal end whereby the cap can be snapped onto the funnel to keep the funnel and the pouring nozzle clean. This is further characterized by providing a means in which a can of oil or the like may be directly snapped into the funnel and wherein the cap may be independent of the funnel and spout but cooperative therewith to keep the funnel and pouring nozzle clean.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1975
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1976
    Inventor: Kenneth E. Sather
  • Patent number: D365012
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Inventor: Kenneth E. Sather