Patents by Inventor Stephanie Goode

Stephanie Goode 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: 9579685
    Abstract: A coupler removably connectable to a decorating bag. The coupler includes an inner coupler configured to be inserted into the decorating bag, an outer coupler configured to removably secure to the inner coupler with the decorating bag disposed between the inner coupler and the outer coupler and a retainer configured to receive a decorating tip and removably secure to the outer coupler in order to lock the decorating tip into position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David Starr, Jeff Bull, Roy Melling, Erin Smith, Stephanie Goode, Kevin McFadden
  • Publication number: 20150273516
    Abstract: A coupler removably connectable to a decorating bag. The coupler includes an inner coupler configured to be inserted into the decorating bag, an outer coupler configured to removably secure to the inner coupler with the decorating bag disposed between the inner coupler and the outer coupler and a retainer configured to receive a decorating tip and removably secure to the outer coupler in order to lock the decorating tip into position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: Wilton Industries Inc.
    Inventors: David Starr, Jeff Bull, Roy Melling, Erin Smith, Stephanie Goode, Kevin McFadden
  • Patent number: 8955431
    Abstract: An imprinter for creating impressions of designs in media such as buttercream, fondant, gum paste, modeling dough, and cookie dough for decoration. The imprinter includes a retainer having a retainer body and at least one retaining portion and a lock configured to be received by the retainer. The lock has a lock retaining portion engageable with the retaining portion of the retainer to selectably secure the lock to the retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David Starr, Erin Smith, Traci Chapple, Stephanie Goode, Mason Umholtz, Angie Lullie, John McDavitt
  • Publication number: 20140227412
    Abstract: An imprinter for creating impressions of designs in media such as buttercream, fondant, gum paste, modeling dough, and cookie dough for decoration. The imprinter includes a retainer having a retainer body and at least one retaining portion and a lock configured to be received by the retainer. The lock has a lock retaining portion engageable with the retaining portion of the retainer to selectably secure the lock to the retainer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Inventors: David STARR, Erin SMITH, Traci CHAPPLE, Stephanie GOODE, Mason UMHOLTZ, Angie LULLIE, John McDAVITT
  • Patent number: 8608124
    Abstract: A rotating and tilting cake stand comprising a rotation assembly, a base assembly, and a platter. The rotation assembly has a fixed portion and a rotatable portion. A rotation control mechanism controlling the rotation of the rotatable portion relative to the fixed portion. The base assembly has a base portion and a support portion that connects to the rotation assembly. Within the base assembly is a tilt-support arm that is connected to the rotation assembly and support portion with a pin that allows the tilt-support arm to pivot, causing the platter to tilt. In the base portion, a lock engages the tilt-support arm to either inhibit or allow the tilt-support arm to move freely. The lock is manipulated by a button in the base portion that is connected to a rotational pivot that is connected to the lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine Franczyk, Stephanie Goode, Roy Melling, Hugh Melling, Kristian Buschmann
  • Patent number: 8276524
    Abstract: A multiple tier center support stand that includes a plurality of plates each being configured to be associated with a mechanical fastener and a plurality of posts each being configured to be associated with a mechanical fastener. The mechanical fastener is arranged on at least one of the plurality of plates and the plurality of posts in order to vertically arrange the plurality of plates and the plurality of posts. At least one of the plurality of plates is configured to be disassembled in at least two pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Wilton Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Stephanie Goode, Hugh Melling, Jeffrey Bull
  • Publication number: 20120042519
    Abstract: A food punch assembly for a food sheet comprises a base, a lid, a die and a punch. The base has a food receiving surface, and a die receiving opening. The die receiving opening is formed through the food receiving surface. The lid has a punch receiving opening. The lid is hingedly attached to the base. The lid is adapted to move between an open position and a closed position relative to the base. The punch receiving opening generally aligns with the die receiving opening of the base. The die has an opening formed therethrough. The die at least partially resides in the die receiving opening of the base. The punch has a punch protrusion. The punch at least partially resides in the punch receiving opening of the lid. A portion of the punch protrusion is adapted to enter the die opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: Stephanie Goode, Traci Chapple, Hugh Melling, David Starr, Jeff Chiu, Mason Umholtz
  • Publication number: 20120045557
    Abstract: A baked good marking device assembly comprises a base, an elongated marking arm, and a marker. The base has a top surface and a bottom surface. The elongated marking arm is generally perpendicular to the base. The elongated marking arm has a first side and a second side. At least one of the first side and the second side includes one of either a first channel and a first rail. The elongated marking arm has measuring indicia proximate the one of either the first channel and the first rail. The elongated marking arm is removably fixed to the base. The marker has a body portion. The marker is moveable along the first channel or the first rail of the elongated marking arm. The marker has a marking portion protruding outward from the body portion. The marking portion is disposed in a generally perpendicular relationship to the elongated marking arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: Traci Chapple, Stephanie Goode, Jeff Bull, Hugh Melling, David Starr
  • Publication number: 20120043447
    Abstract: A rotating and tilting cake stand comprising a rotation assembly, a base assembly, and a platter. The rotation assembly has a fixed portion and a rotatable portion. A rotation control mechanism controlling the rotation of the rotatable portion relative to the fixed portion. The base assembly has a base portion and a support portion that connects to the rotation assembly. Within the base assembly is a tilt-support arm that is connected to the rotation assembly and support portion with a pin that allows the tilt-support arm to pivot, causing the platter to tilt. In the base portion, a lock engages the tilt-support arm to either inhibit or allow the tilt-support arm to move freely. The lock is manipulated by a button in the base portion that is connected to a rotational pivot that is connected to the lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: Catherine Franczyk, Stephanie Goode, Roy Melling, Hugh Melling, Kristian Buschmann
  • Publication number: 20120042525
    Abstract: A circle cutter for a food sheet comprises a center knob assembly, an arm, and a cutting assembly. The center knob assembly comprises a base portion adapted to contact a food sheet and fix a position of the cutting assembly relative to the food sheet. The arm is adapted to rotate about the center knob assembly. The cutting assembly comprises a cutting portion having a rotatable cutting blade. The cutting assembly is releasably fixed to the arm to cut a generally circular pattern into the food sheet as the arm rotates about the center knob assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: Jeff Chiu, David Starr, Mason Umholtz, Traci Chapple, Stephanie Goode, Hugh Melling
  • Publication number: 20120042762
    Abstract: A linear cutting assembly for a food sheet comprises a cutting surface assembly, an arm assembly, and a cutting assembly. The cutting surface assembly comprises a base that has a first channel formed at a first end of the base. The arm assembly comprises an elongated portion and a locking mechanism. The elongated portion has a track. The locking mechanism is adapted to partially reside within the first channel of the cutting surface assembly. The locking mechanism releasably secures the arm assembly relative to the cutting surface assembly. The cutting assembly comprises a rotatable blade. The cutting assembly is adapted to connect to the track of the arm assembly and move relative to the track of the arm assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: Mason Umholtz, David Starr, Traci Chapple, Jeff Chiu, Stephanie Goode, Hugh Melling
  • Publication number: 20120031860
    Abstract: An adjustable plate stand including a plurality of plates configured to hold foodstuffs thereon, a support rod configured to be arranged vertically and support the plurality of plates thereon, and a locking mechanism associated with each of the plurality of plates to lock each of the plurality of plates with respect to the support rod and further configured to allow the plurality of plates to move with respect to the support rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: Wilton Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephanie GOODE, Thomas Noone, Mason Umholtz
  • Publication number: 20110303131
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a multiple tier center support stand that includes a plurality of plates each being configured to be associated with a mechanical fastener and a plurality of posts each being configured to be associated with a mechanical fastener. The mechanical fastener is arranged on at least one of the plurality of plates and the plurality of posts in order to vertically arrange the plurality of plates and the plurality of posts. At least one of the plurality of plates is configured to be disassembled in at least two pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: Wilton Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephanie Goode, Hugh Melling, Jeffrey Bull
  • Patent number: D577952
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephanie Goode, John McDavitt
  • Patent number: D597799
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Wilton Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Stephanie Goode, Jeff Bull
  • Patent number: D597800
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Wilton Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Stephanie Goode, Jeff Bull
  • Patent number: D597801
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Wilton Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Stephanie Goode, Jeff Bull
  • Patent number: D603662
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Wilton Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Stephanie Goode, Jeff Bull
  • Patent number: D658011
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephanie Goode, Thomas Noone
  • Patent number: D664010
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephanie Goode, Hugh Melling, Jeffrey Bull