Patents by Inventor Michael E. Gaspar

Michael E. Gaspar 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).

  • Coffee filter separator
    Patent number: 4667996
    Abstract: A coffee filter separator having a handle to fit in one hand and tines to shear a single filter from a stack is claimed and disclosed herein. In one embodiment the handle is angled for convenient use. In another, the tines extend around the circumference of the ball to facilitate the use of the tool in any direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1987
    Inventor: Michael E. Gaspar
  • Level indicator
    Patent number: 4434561
    Abstract: A device and method for locating two or more points on a horizontal plane is disclosed. The device emits an audio or visual signal when fluid in a tube reaches a designated level. When the signal is given, the fluid at the other end of the tube will be on the same horizontal plane, thereby enabling the user to locate points on the horizontal plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1984
    Inventor: Michael E. Gaspar