Charles Dawes

US Patent:

49880195, Jan 29, 1991

Filed:

Jul 31, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/386728

Inventors:

Charles R. Dawes - Denver CO

International Classification:

B67D 558

US Classification:

222189

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a new and improved system design associated with the storage and/or utilization of any edible such as tea, coffee, soups, and the like, that is contained in a bag structure. The invention defines a compact enclosure capable of providing air tight packaging, whereupon, removal of the lid of the packaging enclosure of the device allows for the removal of the straining container and the edible contained within the bag structure. The bag structure has affixed to the free end of a string attached to the bag structure, a disk member whose dimensions are compatible, with the opening appearing in the straining container contained within the packaging enclosure. The straining container additionally has formed through the bottom portion thereof, holes to allow for the passage of a liquid squeezed from said bag structure in accordance with the invention.

US Patent:

51651122, Nov 24, 1992

Filed:

Nov 20, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/796454

Inventors:

Charles R. Dawes - Denver CO

International Classification:

A41D 2502

US Classification:

2150

Abstract:

An assemblable necktie, having: a collar assembly, a knot assembly, a replacement tie assembly, and a tie assembly securement. The knot assembly comprises a first end portion having a collar loop formed therein for retaining the collar assembly, an intermediate portion, and, a second end portion. The first end portion, intermediate portion and the second end portion are so foldable so as to form a knot during use having the appearance of a knot in a conventional tie. The replaceable tie assembly is securable to the knot assembly. The tie assembly securement secures the tie assembly to the knot asssembly during use thereof, the tie assembly securement being concealed when the tie is formed.