Patents by Inventor Timothy R. Hammond

Timothy R. Hammond 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: 7503265
    Abstract: A tray-cooler combination for positioning upon a surface, such as a patio table, about an upwardly extending projection, such as an umbrella pole. The tray-cooler combination includes upper and lower tray members, each having a central aperture, an outer peripheral edge and a radial opening extending between the central aperture and the peripheral edge. The upper tray member may include a plurality of interior compartments for receiving items such as vegetables and dips, condiments, etc. The upper tray member may also be releasably attached to the lower tray member. When joined in combination, the lower tray member can hold ice or other cooling means cool or chill the contents of the upper tray member. Closure members can also be provided to close the radial slots in each tray member to, in combination with the tray member, define the central aperture in which an umbrella pole or the like is received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Inventor: Timothy R. Hammond
  • Patent number: 5493976
    Abstract: A tray for use on a table about an upwardly extending projection, such as an umbrella pole, is disclosed. The tray comprises a tray member comprising a central aperture, an outer peripheral edge and a radial opening extending from the central aperture to the peripheral edge. A closure member can also be provided to close the slot to define the central aperture in which an umbrella pole or the like is receivable. The connection of the closure member to the tray member is readily released, allowing the slot of the tray member to be opened to permit insertion around or removal from the umbrella pole or the like. The tray can take on a variety of shapes and may include a plurality of interior compartments for receiving items such as vegetables and dips, condiments, etc. Rollers can be positioned on the underside of the tray member to facilitate rotation of the tray upon a supporting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1996
    Inventor: Timothy R. Hammond
  • Patent number: 5322023
    Abstract: A service tray for use on a table and received about a projection, such as an umbrella pole, is disclosed. The tray comprises a tray member defining a slot and a closure member for mounting to the tray member and closing the slot to define a central aperture in which an umbrella pole or the like is receivable. The connection of the closure member to the tray member is readily released, allowing the slot of the tray member to be opened to permit insertion around or removal from the umbrella pole or the like. The tray includes a plurality of compartments for receiving items such as vegetables and dips, condiments, etc. Rollers are positioned on the underside of the tray member to facilitate rotation of the tray on a supporting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1994
    Inventor: Timothy R. Hammond