Patents by Inventor Scott P. Silknitter

Scott P. Silknitter 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).

  • Tray system and method
    Patent number: 9144302
    Abstract: A modular activity tray system is provided for elderly, infirmed and other users whereby a variety of tops can be interchangeably positioned in the tray for entertainment, crafts, hobby work, eating or other uses. The tray system and method provides advantages over conventional devices as a cushion, tray and top combine in easy to assemble manner. The tray system features a variety of tops which can be removed and exchanged for other tops to allow the user to practice various manual skills. A cushioned base can be releasably fastened to the tray for use in the lap or removed for use of the tray system on a table or the like. Playing games, writing letters of the alphabet, completing jigsaw puzzles and other activities can be selected to allow each user to practice various physical and mental skills.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Inventor: Scott P. Silknitter
  • Tray system and method
    Patent number: 8863672
    Abstract: A modular activity tray system is provided for elderly, infirmed and other users whereby a variety of tops can be interchangeably positioned in the tray for entertainment, crafts, hobby work, eating or other uses. The tray system and method provides advantages over conventional devices as a cushion, tray and top combine in easy to assemble manner. The tray system features a variety of tops which can be removed and exchanged for other tops to allow the user to practice various manual skills. A cushioned base can be releasably fastened to the tray for use in the lap or removed for use of the tray system on a table or the like. Playing games, writing letters of the alphabet, completing jigsaw puzzles and other activities can be selected to allow each user to practice various physical and mental skills.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Inventor: Scott P. Silknitter
  • Tray system and method
    Patent number: 8635959
    Abstract: A modular activity tray system is provided for elderly, infirmed and other users. The tray system consists in one embodiment of a cushioned base which is releasably fastened to a tray on which a variety of board tops can be easily affixed. In another embodiment the tray system includes a leg base having pairs of pivotal legs for containing the tray. In the method of use a variety of board tops can be interchangeably positioned on the tray and releasably affixed thereto for entertainment, crafts, hobby work, eating or other uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Inventor: Scott P. Silknitter