Patents by Inventor Sam Tam

Sam Tam 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: 9394089
    Abstract: A pouring dispenser for pouring liquid from a bottle comprises a sleeve adapted to be removably attached with the neck of the bottle and extend from the neck of the bottle. The sleeve comprises a cork portion to be inserted into the neck of the bottle. A pouring nozzle with the sleeve is formed with the cork portion as an integral component, such that the pouring nozzle is in fluid communication with the interior of the bottle. There is a removable breather tube that fits in the cork portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Henry Silvers, Sam Tam
  • Publication number: 20150060499
    Abstract: A pouring dispenser for pouring liquid from a bottle comprises a sleeve adapted to be removably attached with the neck of the bottle and extend from the neck of the bottle. The sleeve comprises a cork portion to be inserted into the neck of the bottle. A pouring nozzle with the sleeve is formed with the cork portion as an integral component, such that the pouring nozzle is in fluid communication with the interior of the bottle. There is a removable breather tube that fits in the cork portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: Synergy Merchandising Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Michael Henry Silvers, Sam Tam
  • Patent number: 8814423
    Abstract: A muddler comprises an elongated member that ends in a head with spikes for crushing fruit pieces or other flavor ingredients. In a reverse mode, the muddler can be used as an ice crusher. Optional side located stirring ribs or formations may be provided to facilitate stirring. A handle comprises an elongated member that ends in a head with a tool interface or working face for performing kitchen or culinary work or work on wood, metal or the like. The head can be removed from the elongated member, and different heads in a set applied with the handle. There can be a finger grip portion at the top to facilitate handling and turning and manipulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Henry Silvers, Sam Tam
  • Publication number: 20110296955
    Abstract: A multiple-function beverage container opener for lifting container lid lift tabs comprises a thin, relatively long and narrow body suitable for holding in a user's thumb and fingers. The body has a front edge and top and bottom surfaces, the front edge having a beveled top and undersurfaces at the edge that extends rearwardly at an acute angle with respect to the bottom and top surfaces whereby the opener edge may be slipped under a container lid tab. There is a ring aperture and an aperture for a bottle cap opener in the surfaces at opposite ends and the top and bottom parallel surfaces of the tool is bowed, and the perimeter is curved inwardly and outwardly. The opener is provided which features and is ergonomically-shaped. The bottle cap opener is located towards the end of the opener adjacent to the opposite the beveled edge which is the pry-bar type opener for the pull tab lids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: Howard Silvers & Sons Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Michael Henry Silvers, Sam Tam
  • Publication number: 20110042497
    Abstract: A muddler comprises an elongated member that ends in a head with spikes for crushing fruit pieces or other flavor ingredients. In a reverse mode, the muddler can be used as an ice crusher. Optional side located stirring ribs or formations may be provided to facilitate stirring. A handle comprises an elongated member that ends in a head with a tool interface or working face for performing kitchen or culinary work or work on wood, metal or the like. The head can be removed from the elongated member, and different heads in a set applied with the handle. There can be a finger grip portion at the top to facilitate handling and turning and manipulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: HOWARD SILVERS & SON PTY LTD
    Inventors: Michael Henry Silvers, Sam Tam
  • Publication number: 20110041348
    Abstract: A muddler comprises an elongated member that ends in a head with spikes for crushing fruit pieces or other flavor ingredients. The head can be removed and, in a reverse mode, the muddler can be used as an ice crusher. Optional side located stirring ribs or formations may be provided to facilitate stirring. There can be a finger grip portion at the top to facilitate handling and muddling action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: HOWARD SILVERS & SONS PTY LTD
    Inventors: Michael Henry Silvers, Sam Tam
  • Patent number: 7658306
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pouring dispenser for pouring liquid from a bottle, the pouring dispenser incorporating a removable nozzle section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Howard Silvers & Sons Pty Limited
    Inventors: Scott Allen, Kenneth George Bonham, Michael Henry Silvers, Sam Tam
  • Publication number: 20090179052
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pouring dispenser for pouring liquid from a bottle, the pouring dispenser incorporating a removable nozzle section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: Howard Silvers & Sons Pty Limited
    Inventors: Scott Peter ALLEN, Kenneth George BONHAM, Michael Henry SILVERS, Sam TAM
  • Patent number: 7527180
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pouring dispenser for pouring liquid from a bottle, the pouring dispenser incorporating a removable nozzle section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Howard Silvers & Sons Pty Limited
    Inventors: Scott Allen, Kenneth George Bonham, Michael Henry Silvers, Sam Tam
  • Patent number: 7197576
    Abstract: A distributed storage management platform (DSMP) architecture is disclosed. Such a DSMP architecture includes a number of storage routers. Each one of the storage routers comprises a number of interface controllers. One of the interface controllers of each one of the storage routers is communicatively coupled to one of the interface controllers of at least one other of the storage routers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Vicom Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Horatio Lo, Sam Tam, David Lee, Dietmar M. Kurpanek
  • Publication number: 20060000855
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pouring dispenser for pouring liquid from a bottle, the pouring dispenser incorporating a removable nozzle section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventors: Scott Allen, Kenneth Bonham, Michael Silvers, Sam Tam
  • Patent number: D533776
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: Howard Silvers & Sons Pty Limited
    Inventors: Scott Allen, Sam Tam, Ken Bonham, Michael Squires
  • Patent number: D587524
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Howard Silvers & Sons Pty Limited
    Inventors: Scott Allen, Kenneth George Bonham, Michael Henry Silvers, Sam Tam
  • Patent number: D592906
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Howard Silvers & Sons Pty Limited
    Inventors: Scott Allen, Kenneth George Bonham, Michael Henry Silvers, Sam Tam
  • Patent number: D595993
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Howard Silvers & Sons Pty Limited
    Inventors: Scott Allen, Kenneth George Bonham, Michael Henry Silvers, Sam Tam
  • Patent number: D623485
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Howard Silvers & Sons Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Michael Henry Silvers, Sam Tam
  • Patent number: D628028
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Henry Silvers, Sam Tam
  • Patent number: D630908
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Henry Silvers, Sam Tam
  • Patent number: D637463
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Howard Silvers & Sons Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Henry Silvers, Sam Tam
  • Patent number: D646938
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Howard Silvers & Sons Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Michael Henry Silvers, Sam Tam