Patents by Inventor Walter E. Peterson

Walter E. Peterson 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: 4577474
    Abstract: A thermally insulated holder for accommodating a single beverage-containing can of standard size is comprised of two identical mating halves, each half comprised of an integral monolithic jacket fabricated of a closed cell foam of a resilient polymer, and a refrigerant container positioned at the bottom of the jacket. The refrigerant container is adapted to confine a refrigerant liquid. The two halves are adapted to be brought together in sealing abutment about the beverage-containing can. Grooves within the jacket conduct the cooling effect of the refrigerant to the beverage-containing can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1986
    Inventor: Walter E. Peterson
  • Patent number: 4558662
    Abstract: Apparatus is provided for converting an empty beverage can of standard design into a device for unattendedly feeding aqueous nutrient to hummingbirds. The apparatus is comprised of holding means for attachment to the bottom of the can to support it pendantly in an inverted position, and a dispensing member which fits over the downwardly disposed open upper extremity of the can. The dispensing member is provided with a flange that engages the upper rim of the can, and an elongated downwardly oriented spout having a small exit aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1985
    Inventor: Walter E. Peterson