Patents by Inventor Traci Chapple
Traci Chapple 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).
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Patent number: 10791907Abstract: A decorating tip holder includes a main body and a base configured to engage and to disengage with the main body. The main body includes at least one aperture in a side surface thereof, and at least one flange proximate to the at least one aperture. The main body is configured to receive and secure at least one decorating tip. The at least one aperture is configured to secure a decorating tip base of the at least one decorating tip, and the at least one flange is configured to secure a tip of the at least one decorating tip.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2018Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Inventors: Michael Werner, Traci Chapple, Shannon Smith
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Publication number: 20190350435Abstract: A decorating tip holder includes a main body and a base configured to engage and to disengage with the main body. The main body includes at least one aperture in a side surface thereof, and at least one flange proximate to the at least one aperture. The main body is configured to receive and secure at least one decorating tip. The at least one aperture is configured to secure a decorating tip base of the at least one decorating tip, and the at least one flange is configured to secure a tip of the at least one decorating tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2018Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventors: Michael WERNER, Traci CHAPPLE, Shannon SMITH, Megan EHRHARDT
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Patent number: 10130199Abstract: A cake stacking system for supporting a multi-tiered cake includes a center rod that extends from a bottom of a base tier of the multi-tiered cake to an interior portion of an uppermost tier of the multi-tiered cake, and a plurality of peripheral rods arranged around the center rod, the plurality of peripheral rods disposed in each tier of the multi-tiered cake except for the uppermost tier of the multi-tiered cake. The center rod includes at least one first rod having a first height and one second rod having a second height. The first height is greater than the second height. Each peripheral rod includes a tubular member and a flange coupled to one end of the tubular member. The flange maintains a vertical position of the tubular member and supports a bottom surface of an above tier of the multi-tiered cake.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2015Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: WILTON INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Lisa Deszcz, Erin Rohler, Traci Chapple, David Starr, Beth Somers
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Publication number: 20170238741Abstract: A cake stacking system for supporting a multi-tiered cake includes a center rod that extends from a bottom of a base tier of the multi-tiered cake to an interior portion of an uppermost tier of the multi-tiered cake, and a plurality of peripheral rods arranged around the center rod, the plurality of peripheral rods disposed in each tier of the multi-tiered cake except for the uppermost tier of the multi-tiered cake. The center rod includes at least one first rod having a first height and one second rod having a second height. The first height is greater than the second height. Each peripheral rod includes a tubular member and a flange coupled to one end of the tubular member. The flange maintains a vertical position of the tubular member and supports a bottom surface of an above tier of the multi-tiered cake.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2015Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Lisa DESZCZ, Erin ROHLER, Traci CHAPPLE, David STARR, Beth SOMERS
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Patent number: 9668487Abstract: A portioning device is provided for use in cutting or leveling a food product. The portioning device comprises a handle section that is configured to be manipulated by a user, a leg section and a blade. The handle section includes an arm configured to receive a leg, a sleeve configured to slide over a portion of the arm, and an arm connector pivotally coupled to the arm. The leg section is configured to support the portioning device on a surface. The leg section includes a blade holder configured to hold an end of a blade portion, and a leg lock configured to adjustably lock the leg in a position. The blade is configured to cut an object.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2010Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: WILTON INDUSTRIES INC.Inventors: David Starr, Catherine Franczyk, Jeffrey Bull, Hugh Melling, Traci Chapple, Jeffrey Chiu, Mason Umholtz
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Patent number: 8955431Abstract: An imprinter for creating impressions of designs in media such as buttercream, fondant, gum paste, modeling dough, and cookie dough for decoration. The imprinter includes a retainer having a retainer body and at least one retaining portion and a lock configured to be received by the retainer. The lock has a lock retaining portion engageable with the retaining portion of the retainer to selectably secure the lock to the retainer.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.Inventors: David Starr, Erin Smith, Traci Chapple, Stephanie Goode, Mason Umholtz, Angie Lullie, John McDavitt
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Publication number: 20140227412Abstract: An imprinter for creating impressions of designs in media such as buttercream, fondant, gum paste, modeling dough, and cookie dough for decoration. The imprinter includes a retainer having a retainer body and at least one retaining portion and a lock configured to be received by the retainer. The lock has a lock retaining portion engageable with the retaining portion of the retainer to selectably secure the lock to the retainer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2013Publication date: August 14, 2014Inventors: David STARR, Erin SMITH, Traci CHAPPLE, Stephanie GOODE, Mason UMHOLTZ, Angie LULLIE, John McDAVITT
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Patent number: 8608016Abstract: A straw having a flexible portion. The flexible portion of the straw is removably coupleable to a lid. The straw may be bent to engage a straw latch on the lid, sealing the straw.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Wilton Industries Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Chiu, David Starr, Mason Umholtz, Stephanie Guttas, Traci Chapple
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Patent number: 8528764Abstract: A drink bottle comprising a lower bottle portion and an upper bottle portion configured to removably connect to form a liquid-tight seal. The upper bottle portion includes a connection portion engageable with a connection portion of the lower bottle portion. The drink bottle further includes a sleeve configured to be arranged about one of the upper bottle portion and the lower bottle portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2011Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.Inventors: Traci Chapple, David Starr, Jeffrey Chiu, Mason Umholtz, Stephanie Guttas
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Publication number: 20130126527Abstract: A straw having a flexible portion. The flexible portion of the straw is removably coupleable to a lid. The straw may be bent to engage a straw latch on the lid, sealing the straw.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventors: Jeffrey Chiu, David Starr, Mason Umholtz, Stephanie Guttas, Traci Chapple
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Publication number: 20120111821Abstract: A lid for a container. The lid includes an upper lid, slider, and lower lid, the upper lid and slider pivotable about a lid hinge relative to the lower lid. A slider lock portion and lower lid lock portion securing the upper lid and slider to the lower lid. A handle assembly for engaging a bottle, the handle assembly having a collar and base with a handle disposed therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventors: David STARR, Jeffrey CHIU, Mason UMHOLTZ, Traci CHAPPLE, Stephanie GUTTAS, Karen SWINFORD
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Publication number: 20120042519Abstract: A food punch assembly for a food sheet comprises a base, a lid, a die and a punch. The base has a food receiving surface, and a die receiving opening. The die receiving opening is formed through the food receiving surface. The lid has a punch receiving opening. The lid is hingedly attached to the base. The lid is adapted to move between an open position and a closed position relative to the base. The punch receiving opening generally aligns with the die receiving opening of the base. The die has an opening formed therethrough. The die at least partially resides in the die receiving opening of the base. The punch has a punch protrusion. The punch at least partially resides in the punch receiving opening of the lid. A portion of the punch protrusion is adapted to enter the die opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventors: Stephanie Goode, Traci Chapple, Hugh Melling, David Starr, Jeff Chiu, Mason Umholtz
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Publication number: 20120045557Abstract: A baked good marking device assembly comprises a base, an elongated marking arm, and a marker. The base has a top surface and a bottom surface. The elongated marking arm is generally perpendicular to the base. The elongated marking arm has a first side and a second side. At least one of the first side and the second side includes one of either a first channel and a first rail. The elongated marking arm has measuring indicia proximate the one of either the first channel and the first rail. The elongated marking arm is removably fixed to the base. The marker has a body portion. The marker is moveable along the first channel or the first rail of the elongated marking arm. The marker has a marking portion protruding outward from the body portion. The marking portion is disposed in a generally perpendicular relationship to the elongated marking arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventors: Traci Chapple, Stephanie Goode, Jeff Bull, Hugh Melling, David Starr
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Publication number: 20120042762Abstract: A linear cutting assembly for a food sheet comprises a cutting surface assembly, an arm assembly, and a cutting assembly. The cutting surface assembly comprises a base that has a first channel formed at a first end of the base. The arm assembly comprises an elongated portion and a locking mechanism. The elongated portion has a track. The locking mechanism is adapted to partially reside within the first channel of the cutting surface assembly. The locking mechanism releasably secures the arm assembly relative to the cutting surface assembly. The cutting assembly comprises a rotatable blade. The cutting assembly is adapted to connect to the track of the arm assembly and move relative to the track of the arm assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventors: Mason Umholtz, David Starr, Traci Chapple, Jeff Chiu, Stephanie Goode, Hugh Melling
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Patent number: D658443Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2010Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Wilton Industries Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Chiu, Mason Umholtz, Traci Chapple, David Starr, Karen Swinford, Yvonne Hau Yee Chow, Emily Carlson
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Patent number: D722843Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.Inventors: Angie Lullie, Traci Chapple, Erin Smith, Lisa Deszcz
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Patent number: D760548Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.Inventors: Lisa Deszcz, Erin Rohler, Traci Chapple, David Starr, Beth Somers
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Patent number: D760559Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.Inventors: Nancy Chu, Lisa Deszcz, Traci Chapple, David Starr, Erin Smith, Angelina Lullie
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Patent number: D833835Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2017Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: WILTON INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Sarah Mault, Traci Chapple, Michael Werner, Andrew Johansen
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Patent number: D888365Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2018Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Inventors: Michael Werner, Traci Chapple, Shannon Smith