Patents by Inventor Melanie Patterson

Melanie Patterson 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).

  • Publication number: 20110123697
    Abstract: A cover for a retail tofu container, the cover comprising a body having a rim, the rim having an interior surface defining a coupling mechanism constructed and arranged to couple cover to the container. The cover can include at least one aperture defined on the body through which a liquid can flow when a lid coupled to at least a portion of the body is in a second position. A method of storing tofu in a retail tofu container is also described, whereby a film seal is removed from the container, a cover is coupled and sealed to the container. Liquid is drained and the container is refilled with fresh liquid with the cover remaining securely sealed to the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: Melanie Patterson
  • Publication number: 20050127229
    Abstract: A dispenser for paper products formed on a paper roll is provided having a base and a spindle terminating at superior and inferior ends. The inferior end is affixed to a base and houses a paper roll. A head affixed to the superior end of the spindle, and an inwardly biased arm depending from said head such that the arm bears against the paper product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventor: Melanie Patterson
  • Publication number: 20050127085
    Abstract: A dispenser for paper products is formed on a paper roll comprising a body defined by a substantially C-shape terminating at two ends. Each of the ends forms an anchor that suspendingly receiving a paper roll therebetween for free rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventor: Melanie Patterson
  • Publication number: 20010014980
    Abstract: Infant bibs are provided as disposable paper bib for use in a rolled dispensing manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2001
    Publication date: August 23, 2001
    Inventors: Melanie Patterson, Robert B. Patterson