Patents by Inventor Meredith Spence, Jr.

Meredith Spence, Jr. 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).

  • Pop-up straw for juvenile drinking cup
    Patent number: 5361934
    Abstract: A pop-up straw closure for liquid containers comprising a lid having an upper wall and circular side wall adapted to be threaded on the liquid container. The upper wall includes an upstanding hollow cylinder within which is held a flexible straw extending above and below the lid. A dome is rotatably secured to the lid and includes an elongated orifice. The upper end of the straw extends through the orifice when mated therewith and is folded by the dome when not mated with the orifice. When in use, a further straw is inserted in the lower section of the flexible straw such that it extends into the liquid container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Lisco, Inc.
    Inventor: Meredith Spence, Jr.
  • Duffle bag
    Patent number: D440765
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Norwood Promotional Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Meredith Spence, Jr., Guy Mathiot, Paul Nash
  • Brief bag
    Patent number: D442368
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Norwood Promotional Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Meredith Spence, Jr., Guy Mathiot, Paul Nash
  • Single compartment insulated bag
    Patent number: D472431
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Norwood Promotional Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Meredith Spence, Jr.
  • Dual compartment insulated bag
    Patent number: D474649
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Norwood Promotional Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Meredith Spence, Jr.
  • Bottle holder
    Patent number: D495875
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Norwood Promotional Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Meredith Spence, Jr.
  • Rattle
    Patent number: D345389
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Assignee: Lisco, Inc.
    Inventor: Meredith Spence, Jr.
  • Rattle
    Patent number: D345390
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Assignee: Lisco, Inc.
    Inventor: Meredith Spence, Jr.
  • Rattle
    Patent number: D345391
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Assignee: Lisco, Inc.
    Inventor: Meredith Spence, Jr.
  • Rattle
    Patent number: D345392
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Assignee: Lisco, Inc.
    Inventor: Meredith Spence, Jr.
  • Teething ring
    Patent number: D345422
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Assignee: Lisco, Inc.
    Inventor: Meredith Spence, Jr.
  • Teether
    Patent number: D345608
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1994
    Assignee: Lisco, Inc.
    Inventor: Meredith Spence, Jr.
  • Rattle
    Patent number: D345995
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Assignee: Lisco, Inc.
    Inventor: Meredith Spence, Jr.
  • Pacifier
    Patent number: D350607
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Assignee: Lisco, Inc.
    Inventors: Meredith Spence, Jr., James J. Keane
  • Pacifier
    Patent number: D350828
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1994
    Assignee: Lisco, Inc.
    Inventors: Meredith Spence, Jr., James J. Keane
  • Infant massager toothbrush
    Patent number: D350851
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1994
    Assignee: Lisco, Inc.
    Inventor: Meredith Spence, Jr.
  • Pacifier
    Patent number: D351232
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1994
    Assignee: Lisco, Inc.
    Inventor: Meredith Spence, Jr.
  • Pacifier
    Patent number: D351233
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1994
    Assignee: Lisco, Inc.
    Inventor: Meredith Spence, Jr.
  • Juvenile drinking cup
    Patent number: D352201
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Lisco, Inc.
    Inventor: Meredith Spence, Jr.
  • Wheeled duffle
    Patent number: D434900
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Norwood Promotional Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Meredith Spence, Jr., Guy Mathiot, Paul Nash