Patents by Inventor Thomas Tafoya

Thomas Tafoya 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).

  • Publication number: 20190335883
    Abstract: The present invention generally provides a portable beverage container holder device for allowing users to easily transport and use beverage containers of varying sizes and shapes, such as cans, bottles, or cups. In most embodiments, these could allow the user to carry multiple beverages at one time easily. It is ideal for servers at restaurants and bars and for home parties. It may also aid in the elderly or handicapped in being more able to carry beverages, food cans, bottles, and jars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: James Fisher, Bryan Young, Thomas Tafoya, Angelo Gomez Fonseca
  • Patent number: 9185919
    Abstract: A fish descaling apparatus comprises a scaling member having a proximal end, a distal end and an aperture proximate the proximal end on a top surface thereon. The proximal end is removably coupled to a conduit connected with a conventional source of pressurized water and the distal end having a flat portion with a flange edge on at least one side thereof. A valve member is inserted within the aperture and adjusted to regulate the flow rate of water through the scaling member. In use, the flat portion with the flange edge facilitates descaling of the fish and the water runs through the scaling member simultaneously washes away the scales from the fish thereby facilitating efficient cleaning of the fish. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a plurality of stops that is adapted to collect and prevent the scales by moving towards the proximal end of the scaling member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Inventor: Thomas Tafoya