Patents by Inventor Susan Lopes

Susan Lopes 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: 9446889
    Abstract: A reusable pizza container configured to enclose a hot pizza for temporary storage or transport and to prevent moisture from entering into the top, bottom or side surfaces of the pizza. The container has a lid, a removable Vapor Transport Mechanism, and a bottom. The lid facilitates convection heat flow and the flow of moisture along the interior sides of the lid. Raised radial ribs enable the lids to be stacked. The raised radial ribs in the lid have perforations to allow hot vapor to escape and minimize moisture within the enclosed area. The lid nests securely into the bottom to prevent dislodging of moisture during transport. The removable Vapor Transport Mechanism (VTM), a micromesh membrane that fits within the lid, allows vapor to pass upwards through the membrane but prevents moisture from dripping downwards onto the upper pizza surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Inventors: Susan Lopes, Jeffrey Saake
  • Publication number: 20120175367
    Abstract: A reusable and stackable pizza pan set for holding, transporting, reheating and serving pizza. The set has a bottom, lid and removable Vapor Transport Mechansim. A domed lid facilitates convection heat flow and the flow of condensation. The lid has perforated radial raised ribs that allow heat escape and enables stacking. The lid nests securely into the bottom to prevent dislodging during transport. The bottom has raised circular domes to elevate the pizza above the surface. Raised radial raised ribs enable the bottoms to be stacked. A removable Vapor Transport Mechanism (VTM), a mesh screen that fits within the domed lid, collects and prevents excessive condensation from dripping onto pizza. The reusable pizza pan set retains pizza quality by keeping the pizza hot while reducing sogginess, thereby maintaining a fresh-from-the-oven, cardboard-free taste with a crispy crust.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Susan Lopes, Jeffrey Saake