| # | Country | Total Patents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | United States | 6 | |
| #2 | Australia | 1 | |
| #3 | Brazil | 1 | |
| #4 | Canada | 1 | |
| #5 | China | 1 | |
| #6 | EPO (European Patent Office) | 1 | |
| #7 | Israel | 1 | |
| #8 | Republic of Korea | 1 | |
| #9 | New Zealand | 1 | |
| #10 | WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) | 1 |
| # | Industry | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Furniture and games | |
| #2 | Machines | |
| #3 | Packaging and shipping |
| # | Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Containers for goods storage | |
| #2 | Kitchen equipment | |
| #3 | Household appliances | |
| #4 | Shaping of plastics | |
| #5 | Certain plastics |
| # | Name | Total Patents |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Melton Bruce W | 13 |
| #2 | Melton B W | 1 |
| Publication | Filing date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| US6314866B1 | Lid for beverage container with removable inner cover having an attached infuser unit | |
| US6374726B1 | Lid for beverage container with removable inner cover | |
| BR9714035A | Infuser unit for preparing drinks, beverage preparation process, cavity unit, and lid for a beverage container. |