Patents by Inventor Michael J. Jeff

Michael J. Jeff 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: 4720023
    Abstract: Combination insulated mug and beverage can holder comprises a one-piece flexible ring-shaped retainer with an annular groove that mounts on the upper rim of an insulated mug. The annular groove on the retainer has an outside lip that has a slightly inward bias and is of a slightly smaller diameter than the outside of the flared or beaded portion of the mug that it fastens to. The inner edge of the flexible retainer has a lip (or tabs) that face inward and slightly down and is of a smaller diameter than the beverage can it is designed to hold and engage when the beverage can is inserted into the mug with a fitted retainer. When the retainer is fitted to the mug's upper rim the insulated mug functions as an insulated holder of a beverage can and when the retainer is not fitted to the upper rim the mug can function as a normal drinking vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1988
    Inventor: Michael J. Jeff