Patents by Inventor Dennis Merino

Dennis Merino 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).

  • Pet toy
    Patent number: 5322036
    Abstract: A novelty pet toy which can be set up with either a stationary base or a rocking base. The toy has a resiliently mounted cartoon character which oscillates back and forth when touched. Thus, a pet, such as a cat, can touch the character which oscillates on its resilient mount providing recreation and exercise for the pet. The base may be hollow and filled with any suitable material, such as cat litter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1994
    Inventor: Dennis Merino
  • Wave surfing simulation apparatus
    Patent number: 4762316
    Abstract: Wave surfing simulation apparatus is disclosed comprising an elongated water slide adapted to rest on a supporting surface. The slide includes a plurality of water jet openings along the length thereof for spraying water on the upper surface of the slide and wetting the same when the slide is coupled to a source of fluid. A plurality of inflatable air chambers are associated with the slide at spaced locations along the slide and transverse thereto. These chambers give an undulating effect to the upper wetted surface of the slide. A belly board is provided adapted to slide or glide over the wetted undulated upper surface of the slide when the user lies on top of the board along the longitudinal length thereof from one end to the other. In this manner, a surfing effect is created by the gliding or sliding of the board over the wetted undulated surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1988
    Assignee: Trade Source International
    Inventor: Dennis Merino
  • Cup lid
    Patent number: D284563
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1986
    Inventor: Dennis Merino
  • Dental floss container
    Patent number: D300961
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1989
    Assignee: Dentolife, Inc.
    Inventors: Kathleen C. Woodman, Dennis Merino
  • Wave surfing simulation apparatus
    Patent number: RE34042
    Abstract: Wave surfing simulation apparatus is disclosed comprising an elongated water slide adapted to rest on a supporting surface. The slide includes a plurality of water jet openings along the length thereof for spraying water on the upper surface of the slide and wetting the same when the slide is coupled to a source of fluid. A plurality of inflatable air chambers are associated with the slide at spaced locations along the slide and transverse thereto. These chambers give an undulating effect to the upper wetted surface of the slide. A belly board is provided adapted to slide or glide over the wetted undulated upper surface of the slide when the user lies on top of the board along the longitudinal length thereof from one end to the other. In this manner, a surfing effect is created by the gliding or sliding of the board over the wetted undulated surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1992
    Inventor: Dennis Merino
  • Pull chain handle
    Patent number: D354901
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1995
    Assignee: Trade Source International
    Inventor: Dennis Merino
  • Pull chain device
    Patent number: D368841
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1996
    Assignee: Trade Source International
    Inventor: Dennis Merino
  • Hummingbird feeder
    Patent number: D374514
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Inventor: Dennis Merino
  • Pull chain device
    Patent number: D375244
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1996
    Assignee: Trade Source International
    Inventor: Dennis Merino
  • Seed feeder
    Patent number: D383878
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Inventors: Dennis Merino, Alfonso Merino