Patents by Inventor Mark L. Donche

Mark L. Donche 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: 5353952
    Abstract: A plate (1) for carrying at the same time a combination of food (29), condiments (30), beverage container (3), knapkin/towelettes (9) or other items having a plurality of different shaped recesses in a top surface (25) and a hand sleeve on a bottom surface (24) into which one hand (12) can be inserted for carrying purposes. The food and condiment (2, 4, 5, 7 & 14) recesses may be arranged symmetrically around a central recess (23) for better balance. The central recess (23) may have a ridge (6) around its circumference to more firmly hold a beverage container (3) and keep it from tipping. A substantially horseshoe-shaped hand sleeve (26) on the bottom surface (24) is designed so that the plate (1) can be carried in one hand (12) by either a left or right-handed person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1994
    Inventor: Mark L. Donche