Patents by Inventor Robert A. DeMars

Robert A. DeMars 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: 5964379
    Abstract: A beverage container for hot liquids which has a vessel with a completely enclosed, thermally insulated, internal chamber within which is to be placed a quantity of consumable hot liquid. A cap is removably mounted on the vessel which is to completely close the internal chamber and, by removing of the cap, permit an additional quantity of hot liquid to be supplied into the internal chamber. A dispensing passage, usually in the form of a tube, extends from the internal chamber to the cap with normally there being a valve mounted in conjunction with the dispensing passage with this valve being mounted within the cap. Air pressure is to be supplied into the internal chamber which is to cause a small portion of the hot liquid to be conducted through the passage, past the valve, and into a reservoir mounted in conjunction with the cap. The reservoir is open to the ambient permitting consuming of the hot liquid from the reservoir by a human.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Inventor: Robert A. DeMars
  • Patent number: 5961004
    Abstract: A beverage container for hot liquids which has a vessel with a completely enclosed, thermally insulated, internal chamber within which is to be placed a quantity of consumable hot liquid. A cap is removably mounted on the vessel which is to completely close the internal chamber and, by removing of the cap, permit an additional quantity of hot liquid to be supplied into the internal chamber. A dispensing passage, usually in the form of a tube, extends from the internal chamber to the cap with there being a valve mounted in conjunction with the dispensing passage with this valve being mounted within the cap. Air pressure is to be supplied into the internal chamber which is to cause a small portion of the hot liquid to be conducted through the passage, past the valve, and into a reservoir mounted in conjunction with the cap. The reservoir is open to the ambient permitting consuming of the hot liquid from the reservoir by a human.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Inventor: Robert A. DeMars
  • Patent number: 5938066
    Abstract: A food serving plate upon which conventional utensils, such as a spoon and fork are mounted on the upper surface of the plate. The food serving plate is intended to be used by children. The utensils are wholly confined inwardly of the exterior edge of the plate so that no portion of the utensil protrudes exteriorly of the edge of the plate. A character is displayed on the upper surface of the plate with the character being shown as holding the utensils when the utensils are mounted on the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Inventor: Robert A. DeMars
  • Patent number: 5855163
    Abstract: A single unit coffee brewer for simultaneous brewing of two different types of coffee which utilizes carafes that in appearance resemble a single carafe but in actuality are constructed of two separate carafes. Each carafe receives brewed coffee from a separate filter basket with each filter basket to receive water from its own separate water tank. The water of each water tank is to be moved through a water supply conduit that is unique to that water tank to which it is affixed. The conduits and water of both water tanks and the warming plate assembly are to be heated by a heater assembly mounted within the base of the coffee brewer. There is a separate heater unit of the heater assembly for each separate warming plate with there being multiple separate warming plates within the warming plate assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Inventor: Robert A. DeMars
  • Patent number: 5839771
    Abstract: The subject invention comprises a tote for cleaning utensils and supplies which has a base that includes an open internal compartment to be used to contain cleaning supplies and tools. A pair of sidewalls is attached to the base and extends upwardly therefrom in a spaced-apart relationship. Between the sidewalls is to be mounted on brackets a roll of paper towels. Mounted on the sidewalls is a hanger with this hanger to support a bag within which is to be deposited waste. Connected between the upper end of the sidewalls is a carry handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Inventor: Robert A. DeMars
  • Patent number: 5803300
    Abstract: A trash container which is formed of a trash can body terminating at its upper end in a rim which surrounds an access opening into the internal chamber of the trash can body. A flexible walled replaceable bag is to be inserted within the internal chamber with the mouth of the bag being draped over the rim. The bag is to be held in place by means of a mounting ring which comprises bag holding means which is to be placed over the rim binding the bag between the ring and the trash can body holding the bag completely open while in the trash can body. The ring is to be pivotally mounted to the trash can body to be pivoted to a displaced position permitting changing of the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Inventor: Robert A. DeMars
  • Patent number: 5803471
    Abstract: The subject invention is a lightweight, foldable, collapsible dolly which is to be used to move exterior heavy objects from one locale to another that is capable of being folded to a substantially shortened, flat arrangement facilitating storage in confined quarter locations such as beneath the seat or within an overhead bin of an airplane or train. The collapsible dolly includes a pair of wheels, each of which is movable from the flat arrangement to a transverse position relative to the support frame of the collapsible dolly. With the wheels located in the flat arrangement, the dolly can be rolled by the wheels on a supporting surface. The moving of the wheels into the transverse position occurs automatically during movement of the platform from its stowage position to an outwardly extended position which is the loading position of the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Inventors: Robert A. DeMars, Jack B. Cline
  • Patent number: 5713741
    Abstract: A storybook pillow where a pillow that is designed to rest the head of a human includes a radio transmitter. Upon the pillow being used by applying pressure to the pillow by the users head, the radio transmitter is activated emitting a signal. A radio receiver, separate from the pillow but located in close proximity thereto picks up the signal and activates a sound playback device which reproduces a recorded sound. The radio receiver is to be mounted in conjunction with the representation of a book.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Inventor: Robert A. DeMars
  • Patent number: 5687637
    Abstract: A device for automatically brewing and holding tea has a water reservoir and a combined water reservoir inlet and heated water distributor attached to and extending forward from the water reservoir, a base for holding a hot tea receptacle under the combined water reservoir inlet and heated water distributor. A hot tea receptacle especially adapted for use with the device has a flat bottom surface for optimal heat transfer from the base to the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Assignee: Healthometer, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip L. Brookshire, Robert A. Demars, David Dinunzio, Spencer L. Mackay, Joseph F. Moore, Craig Weidman
  • Patent number: 5673608
    Abstract: A food cutting holder mounted in conjunction with a toaster for toasting bagels, muffins, bread slices and other similar types of foodstuff. The food cutting holder is to be confinable within the housing of the toaster when in the storage position and removable from the housing when it is intended to be used. The food cutting holder confiningly locates the food item in a precise position facilitating division of the food item into a plurality of separate pieces. It is intended that these separate pieces are then to be toasted within the toaster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Inventor: Robert A. DeMars
  • Patent number: 5664330
    Abstract: A razor having an elongated body within which is contained an internal chamber. The forward end of the internal chamber is closed and is to contain an emollient lotion. The aft end of the internal chamber is to contain a movable slider. Manual movement of the slider is to cause dispensing of the emollient lotion through a dispensing aperture located at the fore end of the elongated body. A shaving head is mounted on the fore end. The aft end of the elongated body is open to provide for easy entry of the emollient lotion and the slider when assembling of the razor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Inventor: Robert A. DeMars
  • Patent number: 5619904
    Abstract: A device for automatically brewing and holding tea has a water reservoir and a combined water reservoir inlet and heated water distributor attached to and extending from the water reservoir, a hinge mounted steeping chamber positionable over a base for holding a tea pot under the steeping chamber, and a tea pot specially adapted for use with the device having a flat bottom surface for optimal heat transfer from the base to the receptacle. A steeping chamber flow control valve includes opposing, overlapping relatively adjustable frusto-conical surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1997
    Assignee: Healthometer, Inc.
    Inventors: David Di Nunzio, Joseph F. Moore, Phillip L. Brookshire, Robert A. DeMars, Spencer L. Mackay, Craig Weidman
  • Patent number: 5615410
    Abstract: A communication system to be used between a plurality of individuals with the communication system being mounted in conjunction with head wear. Generally, the individuals are engaged in some type of related activity such as riding bicycles. Within each head wear is incorporated a receiver that is to be located directly adjacent an ear of the user. Also mounted on the head wear of each user is an elongated unit with this elongated unit including a microphone in one end thereof and an antenna at the opposite end thereof. This unit is pivotally mounted on the head wear between an inactive position and a using position. When in a using position, the microphone is located directly adjacent to the mouth of the user. When in the inactive position, the microphone is located in an out-of-the-way position spaced some distance from the mouth of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1997
    Inventor: Robert A. DeMars
  • Patent number: 5613890
    Abstract: A hand holdable bubble producing toy that, when activated by the user, produces a stream of bubbles. Activation of the toy is accomplished by manually moving of a trigger which electrically operates a fan and a pump, as well as a manual film producing mechanism in order to produce and dispense bubbles. The toy includes a collection system for recycling excess bubble solution and structure for supplying supplemental air for disbursement of bubbles blown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1997
    Inventor: Robert A. DeMars
  • Patent number: 5611104
    Abstract: A mop head wringer is designed to be placed on a bucket and used therewith. The mop head wringer includes a screen basket which is mounted within a supporting frame. The screen basket is to be movable from an upper at-rest position to a lower wringing position. The screen basket is mounted on a shaft with the shaft being rotated as it moves from the upper position to the lower position. A mop head placed within the screen basket causes the screen basket to move from the upper position to the lower position which causes the application of the wringing force by rotation of the screen basket to the mop head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Inventor: Robert A. DeMars
  • Patent number: 5611450
    Abstract: A trash receptacle in the form of a housing which has a lid covering the access opening into the internal chamber of the housing. The lid includes a dustpan. The dustpan is formed of an upper leg which is connected at approximately a ninety degree angle to the lower leg. The dustpan is to be removable from the lid and receptacle and turned upside down and used to collect loose debris by the loose debris being swept onto the interior surface of the dustpan. The housing of the trash receptacle has a recess arrangement formed in the exterior wall surface of the trash receptacle. The recess arrangement is basically in the shape of a conventional broom. The broom is to snappingly engage with the recess arrangement and be stored therein when not in use. The broom is to be removable from the recess arrangement to be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Inventor: Robert A. DeMars
  • Patent number: 5597190
    Abstract: A beverage can holder having a figurine handle and comprising a first attachment portion for attachment to the upper rim of a beverage can and a second attachment portion for attachment to the bottom surface or rim of the beverage can. An outwardly projecting stabilizing member is connected to the second attachment portion to provide stability to the can and attached handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1997
    Inventor: Robert A. DeMars
  • Patent number: 5561864
    Abstract: A form of headwear that is adapted to be worn by a human, generally a child, generally in the form of a cap or visor. Mounted on the frontal section of the cap is the first type of engagable fastener. A doll, which has arms, hands, legs and feet has a second type of engagable fastener mounted on each hand. Connecting of the second type of engagable fastener with the first type of engagable fastener will position the doll about the head of the child with the legs resting on the shoulders of the child.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Inventor: Robert A. DeMars
  • Patent number: D383967
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Inventor: Robert A. DeMars
  • Patent number: D403198
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Inventor: Robert A. DeMars