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).

  • Patent number: 10791907
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Werner, Traci Chapple, Shannon Smith
  • Publication number: 20190350435
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Michael WERNER, Traci CHAPPLE, Shannon SMITH, Megan EHRHARDT
  • Patent number: 10130199
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: WILTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Lisa Deszcz, Erin Rohler, Traci Chapple, David Starr, Beth Somers
  • Publication number: 20170238741
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Lisa DESZCZ, Erin ROHLER, Traci CHAPPLE, David STARR, Beth SOMERS
  • Patent number: 9668487
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: WILTON INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: David Starr, Catherine Franczyk, Jeffrey Bull, Hugh Melling, Traci Chapple, Jeffrey Chiu, Mason Umholtz
  • Patent number: 8955431
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David Starr, Erin Smith, Traci Chapple, Stephanie Goode, Mason Umholtz, Angie Lullie, John McDavitt
  • Publication number: 20140227412
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Inventors: David STARR, Erin SMITH, Traci CHAPPLE, Stephanie GOODE, Mason UMHOLTZ, Angie LULLIE, John McDAVITT
  • Patent number: 8608016
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Wilton Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Chiu, David Starr, Mason Umholtz, Stephanie Guttas, Traci Chapple
  • Patent number: 8528764
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Traci Chapple, David Starr, Jeffrey Chiu, Mason Umholtz, Stephanie Guttas
  • Publication number: 20130126527
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Jeffrey Chiu, David Starr, Mason Umholtz, Stephanie Guttas, Traci Chapple
  • Publication number: 20120111821
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: David STARR, Jeffrey CHIU, Mason UMHOLTZ, Traci CHAPPLE, Stephanie GUTTAS, Karen SWINFORD
  • Publication number: 20120042519
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: Stephanie Goode, Traci Chapple, Hugh Melling, David Starr, Jeff Chiu, Mason Umholtz
  • Publication number: 20120045557
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: Traci Chapple, Stephanie Goode, Jeff Bull, Hugh Melling, David Starr
  • Publication number: 20120042762
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: Mason Umholtz, David Starr, Traci Chapple, Jeff Chiu, Stephanie Goode, Hugh Melling
  • Cup
    Patent number: D658443
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Wilton Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Chiu, Mason Umholtz, Traci Chapple, David Starr, Karen Swinford, Yvonne Hau Yee Chow, Emily Carlson
  • Patent number: D722843
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Angie Lullie, Traci Chapple, Erin Smith, Lisa Deszcz
  • Patent number: D760548
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa Deszcz, Erin Rohler, Traci Chapple, David Starr, Beth Somers
  • Patent number: D760559
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Nancy Chu, Lisa Deszcz, Traci Chapple, David Starr, Erin Smith, Angelina Lullie
  • Patent number: D833835
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: WILTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Sarah Mault, Traci Chapple, Michael Werner, Andrew Johansen
  • Patent number: D888365
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Werner, Traci Chapple, Shannon Smith