Patents by Inventor Philip M. Bottega

Philip M. Bottega 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: 7717144
    Abstract: A device for applying salt and melted butter into popcorn which comprises a perforated straw-like component having a sealed lower end. A funnel component is integral with an upper end of the perforated straw-like component. When the perforated straw-like component is inserted into the popcorn, salt and melted butter will be poured into the funnel component and flow out through the perforated straw-like component into the popcorn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Inventor: Philip M. Bottega
  • Patent number: 6349479
    Abstract: A ruler that guides a blade and provides shielding protection from the blade for the hand of a user not holding the blade, not only when the blade is drawn along the ruler and cuts a sheet of material, but also if the blade should be lifted and accidentally dropped during use. The ruler includes a base a shield, and successive numerical indicia. The base has an uppermost surface with a first recess therein that extends a substantial amount thereof and which is completely filled with a first pad of anti-skip material that provides cushioned comfort for, and prevents the hand of the user not holding the blade from skipping along the base when stabilizing and holding the ruler down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Inventor: Philip M. Bottega
  • Patent number: 4811846
    Abstract: This pizza pouch is designed for take-out slices of pizza pie, without the slices having to be placed in a plate, on wax paper and then being placed in a bag. Primarily, it consists of a foam/plastic body having its tray portion hinged to a cover, and a foil panel is provided on the interior for serving as a separator wall between two slices of pizza. A groove of special design is also provided in the tray portion for firmly holding and retaining the edges of the foil panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1989
    Inventor: Philip M. Bottega
  • Patent number: D567004
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Inventor: Philip M. Bottega