Patents by Inventor William Lupkes

William Lupkes 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).

  • Combination breading tongs and dipping tool
    Patent number: 7909375
    Abstract: A kitchen utensil includes a handle having a dipping utensil at one end and a gripping surface at a second end thereof. The dipping utensil includes a frame member defining an opening. A tong member is engaged to the handle and is rotatable with respect to the handle between open and closed positions. The tong includes an actuation lever at one end and a gripping surface on a second end, whereby the gripping surfaces of the handle and tong may cooperate to hold an item placed therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventors: Lynn Waldman, Jaclyn Jones, William Lupkes, Therese Araiza, Lawrence Michael Hauser
  • Combination Breading Tongs And Dipping Tool
    Publication number: 20090056561
    Abstract: A kitchen utensil includes a handle having a dipping utensil at one end and a gripping surface at a second end thereof. The dipping utensil includes a frame member defining an opening. A tong member is engaged to the handle and is rotatable with respect to the handle between open and closed positions. The tong includes an actuation lever at one end and a gripping surface on a second end, whereby the gripping surfaces of the handle and tong may cooperate to hold an item placed therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventors: Lynn Waldman, Jaclyn Jones, William Lupkes, Therese Araiza, Lawrence Michael Hauser
  • Cake stand
    Patent number: D636637
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventors: William Lupkes, James Lee
  • Measuring spoon
    Patent number: D645767
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventors: William Lupkes, Francis M. Coursey
  • Small baker
    Patent number: D653075
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventor: William Lupkes
  • Cocotte
    Patent number: D683179
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventors: Frances M. Coursey, William Lupkes
  • Baking pan
    Patent number: D688085
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventors: E. Mark Harris, William Lupkes, James C. Hand
  • Stoneware food preparation device
    Patent number: D699076
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventors: E. Mark Harris, Frances M. Coursey, William Lupkes, James C. Hand
  • Food preparation tool
    Patent number: D702513
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventors: E. Mark Harris, William Lupkes
  • Baking tool
    Patent number: D747937
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventors: James C. Hand, William Lupkes