Patents by Inventor Thompson Weaver McKinney

Thompson Weaver McKinney 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).

  • Sturdy but flexible wine stop normally used as a wine stop, but works on all bottles
    Publication number: 20110108511
    Abstract: The invention presented describes a closure which can be made of various silicones or polymers with uses and sealing capabilities better than others currently on the market for reasons that follow. This invention can be used in any circumstance in which a cork might be used. The present invention is a stopper for wine, soda and most other disposable bottles used by a home consumer. The present invention is a bottle stopper produced by a thermal molding method using silicones or materials with similar characteristics. A varying taper and descending rib system allows the stopper to tightly seal and yet be easily removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventor: Thompson Weaver McKinney