Patents by Inventor Susan Smallman

Susan Smallman 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).

  • Foldable tray
    Patent number: 9795236
    Abstract: A folding tray includes a hygienic surface within the internal portion that is shielded from contamination in a folded configuration. The folding tray includes two symmetrical halves joined by a spine that allows the folding tray to close. The folding tray can include one or more inserted surfaces overlapping at least a portion of the two symmetrical halves on one side of the folding tray. The inserted surfaces can be folded into the folding tray in a folded state. The inserted surfaces can be removable or include a plurality of stacked sheets that are individually removable. The folding tray can be used to isolate materials on the tray from contaminants under the tray, or protect a material beneath the tray from contaminants on the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Inventors: Derek Smallman, Susan Smallman
  • FOLDABLE TRAY
    Publication number: 20150129734
    Abstract: The claimed subject matter provides a folding tray that includes a hygienic surface within the internal portion that is shielded from contamination in a folded configuration. The folding tray includes two symmetrical halves joined by a spine that allows the folding tray to close. The folding tray can include one or more inserted surfaces overlapping at least a portion of the two symmetrical halves on one side of the folding tray. The inserted surfaces can be folded into the folding tray in a folded state. The inserted surfaces can be removable or include a plurality of stacked sheets that are individually removable. The folding tray can be used to isolate materials on the tray from contaminants under the tray, or protect a material beneath the tray from contaminants on the tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Derek Smallman, Susan Smallman
  • FOLDABLE TRAY
    Publication number: 20140251866
    Abstract: The claimed subject matter provides a folding tray that includes a hygienic surface within the internal portion that is shielded from contamination in a folded configuration. The folding tray includes two symmetrical halves joined by a spine that allows the folding tray to close. The folding tray can include one or more inserted surfaces overlapping at least a portion of the two symmetrical halves on one side of the folding tray. The inserted surfaces can be folded into the folding tray in a folded state. The inserted surfaces can be removable or include a plurality of stacked sheets that are individually removable. The folding tray can be used to isolate materials on the tray from contaminants under the tray, or protect a material beneath the tray from contaminants on the tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventors: Derek Smallman, Susan Smallman
  • Infant apparatus
    Patent number: 8671485
    Abstract: An infant apparatus includes a top panel and a bottom panel having securing means that form an aperture between the top panel and the bottom panel. A longitudinally extending wall connects the top panel and the bottom panel forming at least a first leg holding section and a second leg holding section. The bottom panel further includes a sleeping surface securing means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Inventors: Derek Smallman, Susan Smallman
  • INFANT APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20130174316
    Abstract: An infant apparatus includes a top panel and a bottom panel having securing means that form an aperture between the top panel and the bottom panel. A longitudinally extending wall connects the top panel and the bottom panel forming at least a first leg holding section and a second leg holding section. The bottom panel further includes a sleeping surface securing means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Inventors: Derek Smallman, Susan Smallman
  • Infant mattress leg divider
    Patent number: D731207
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Inventors: Susan Smallman, Derek Smallman
  • Infant mattress leg divider
    Patent number: D751321
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Inventors: Susan Smallman, Derek Smallman