Patents by Inventor Daniel P. Coughlin

Daniel P. Coughlin 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).

  • Apparatus for Dispensing Treats
    Publication number: 20100065577
    Abstract: A dispensing device that can store a plurality of treats and sequentially release a single treat is provided. The dispensing device includes a housing and a reservoir in the housing for holding treats to be dispensed. A dispenser is moveable from a first position to a second position to sequentially release treats from the reservoir. The dispensing device also includes a receptacle that is accessible from the exterior of the housing. A passageway is provided for treats to travel from the reservoir to the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: Daniel P. Coughlin, Mary C. Coughlin
  • Method and Apparatus for Dispensing Treats
    Publication number: 20090308884
    Abstract: A dispensing device that can store a plurality of treats and sequentially release a singe treat is provided. The dispensing device includes a housing and a reservoir in the housing for holding treats to be dispensed. A dispenser is moveable from a first position to a second position to sequentially release treats from the reservoir. An actuating mechanism is provided for actuating the dispenser. The dispensing device also includes a receptacle that is accessible from the exterior of the housing. A passageway is provided for treats to travel from the reservoir to the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventors: Daniel P. Coughlin, Mary C. Coughlin