Patents by Inventor Reid M. Hecker

Reid M. Hecker 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).

  • Spice grinding and dispensing device
    Patent number: 7784721
    Abstract: A spice grinding and dispensing device generally intended to be used for grinding one spice in a first portion and a second spice in the other portion. Each portion of the dual spice grinder includes a handle or trigger that activates an independent rasp mechanism. When the trigger is pressed, the rasp activated thereby moves down and forces ground spice through an opening. The pressure of the rasp against the inside of the bottom of the grinder breaks up the spice, and only spice that is properly sized can fit through the opening. Furthermore, the opening may be adjustable so that a user can create a coarse or finely ground spice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Lifetime Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Reid M. Hecker
  • Spice Grinding And Dispensing Device
    Publication number: 20080217449
    Abstract: A spice grinding and dispensing device generally intended to be used for grinding one spice in a first portion and a second spice in the other portion. Each portion of the dual spice grinder includes a handle or trigger that activates an independent rasp mechanism. When the trigger is pressed, the rasp activated thereby moves down and forces ground spice through an opening. The pressure of the rasp against the inside of the bottom of the grinder breaks up the spice, and only spice that is properly sized can fit through the opening. Furthermore, the opening may be adjustable so that a user can create a coarse or finely ground spice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: Lifetime Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Reid M. Hecker
  • Portion of spice rack
    Patent number: D526533
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Lifetime Hoan Corporation
    Inventors: David L. Burnett, Reid M. Hecker