Patents by Inventor David F. Simon

David F. Simon 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).

  • Patent number: 7426903
    Abstract: A bird toy providing activity for a pet bird such as a parrot including an enclosure receiving a slide in which treats can be placed. The slide is retracted into the enclosure to prevent access to the treats and cannot be pulled out until the pet bird rotates one or more predetermined orientations whereat the slide can be pulled out to access the treats. Appendages are provided to enable gripping of the slide and enclosure to allow rotation and pull out of the slide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Inventor: David F. Simon
  • Patent number: 7040591
    Abstract: A book support is mounted to a vertical upright assembly affixed to a weighted base. The book support is selectively positionable in various horizontal positions by swinging a horizontal swing arm articulated with a pivot connection to a one end of a horizontally extending segment of an upper member of the upright assembly. The swing arm is also rotatable about its own axis longitudinal by a pivot connection with the horizontal segment of an upper member of the upright assembly. An adjustable pivot connection also mounts the book support to a free end of the swing arm allowing reorientation of the book support about an axis normal to the longitudinal axis of the swing arm. A book shelf-rack support structure is fitted over the upright and has book shelves, racks mounted thereto. A cast iron platform weights the base and has a molded plastic cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Inventor: David F. Simon
  • Patent number: 5819689
    Abstract: An improved avian tower comprises a base to which is attached a substantially cylindrical center column which surrounds a central post, formed from a plurality of interdigitating column portions wherein each column portion includes a body, a first shoulder and a second shoulder whereby the first shoulder and second shoulder of adjoining column portions cooperate to allow configurable construction of the center column. A plurality of perches are attached to at least one of the plurality of column portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Inventor: David F. Simon
  • Patent number: 5381758
    Abstract: A parrot tower having a plurality of removable orthopedic perches attached to a center column, the column being mounted atop a sterilizable tray. The entire unit is formed of plastic, such that it may be easily transported and assembled/disassembled. The perches are formed such that no perch extends beyond the edge of the tray thereof, thus preventing the spilling of seeds or droppings. A plurality of reinforcing ribs allows a center column to achieve a height of three feet without more than a few inches of the center column being deployed therewith in the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1995
    Inventor: David F. Simon