Patents by Inventor Patricia Lantz

Patricia Lantz 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).

  • Combination bag closure and scoop apparatus
    Patent number: 5931117
    Abstract: A combination bag closure and scoop is disclosed for use with flat closing bags, such as for dog kibble or coffee. The combined closure and scoop has a long, split handle attached to a cup for scooping out the contents of the bag. The split handle is used to seal the top of the bag after use by clamping around opposite sides of the bag. One side of the split handle is provided with a J-shaped portion on its distal end and the other side is provided with a flattened portion. The J-shaped and flattened portions are fastened together by slidable engagement to releasably close the bag after each use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Assignee: Conceptual Marketing & Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Lantz, Patricia Lantz
  • Combination bag closure and scoop apparatus
    Patent number: 5738444
    Abstract: A combination bag closure and scoop is disclosed for use with flat closing bags, such as for dog kibble or coffee. The combined closure and scoop has a long, split handle attached to a cup for scooping out the contents of the bag. The split handle is used to seal the top of the bag after use by clamping around opposite sides of the bag. One side of the split handle is provided with a J-shaped portion on its distal end and the other side is provided with a flattened portion. The J-shaped and flattened portions are fastened together by slidable engagement to releasably close the bag after each use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Assignee: Conceptual Marketing & Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Lantz, Patricia Lantz