Thomas Cannon

Title: Thomas Cannon: Inventor of Practical Food and Infant Products.

Introduction

Thomas Cannon is an inventor associated with Fort Collins, Colorado. His listed inventions address everyday needs in food preparation and infant care. His patent record includes 2 patents.

Latest Patents

Cannon’s listed patents include a food grinder and an infant training tumbler.

The food grinder uses an electric motor housed in an upright base unit. A worm-driven gear linkage transfers motion from the motor to a grinding mechanism contained in a removable cassette fitted into the base. This design brings the drive system and food-processing mechanism together in a compact appliance.

The infant training tumbler features an upright tubular housing divided into two longitudinal compartments by an internal web. A cap closes the top of one compartment and includes openings that allow liquid to flow when the tumbler is tilted. The arrangement positions the compartment opposite the openings, helping limit significant spillage if the tumbler is dropped.

Career Highlights

Cannon is associated with Teledyne Industries, Inc. His patents reflect an interest in functional product design, with one invention focused on food grinding and the other on reducing spills from an infant’s drinking tumbler.

Collaborations

Cannon’s listed coworkers include Keith M. Mullins and Thomas K. Leppert. Their names provide context for his professional associations, though the available information does not specify their roles in his inventions.

Conclusion

Thomas Cannon’s two listed patents demonstrate practical approaches to food preparation and infant product design, combining mechanical function with attention to everyday use.