Patents by Inventor Kimberly J. Zachary

Kimberly J. Zachary 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).

  • Carrying case for a container
    Patent number: 7153025
    Abstract: A carrying case for heated food containers, particularly slow cookers, has a flexible bottom wall, side wall and lid so that it can be adjusted to accommodate food containers of various different dimensions. A clamp assembly is provided for securely holding a lid on the food container within the carrying case to thereby minimize the likelihood of accidentally spilling its contents. Means are provided for carrying other items on the lid of the carrying case. The case has a belt which can be tightened to adjust the case to different sizes of containers and straps forming a handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Jackson, Jennifer A. O'Flynn, Kimberly J. Zachary
  • Carrying case for a slow cooker
    Patent number: D449441
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Jackson, Jennifer A. O'Flynn, Kimberly J. Zachary