Patents by Inventor Eric J. McNiff

Eric J. McNiff 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).

  • Publication number: 20090261123
    Abstract: A sound emitting fluid dispenser includes an actuation mechanism with a lever arm. The dispenser includes a pliable cap arranged to enable a user to apply localized force that causes movement of the lever arm in a direction that establishes an electrical connection. When the electrical connection is established, a sound emitting circuit is created and sound is generated. At the same time, the fluid is dispensed from the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL PRODUCT SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Eric J. McNiff, Christopher G. Rowen
  • Publication number: 20090250417
    Abstract: A tie rack is provided comprising a frame moveably mounted on a support bracket. The frame includes an arm which can be fixed by an arm fixing element mounted on the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Eric J. McNiff, Christopher G. Rowen
  • Patent number: 5987822
    Abstract: An inflatable tent comprises a frame and an optionally removable cover. The frame has a single inflatable continuous generally-tubular member. The generally-tubular member comprises a base section and an upright section. The base section is fixedly attached at one or more connection points to the upright section. The upright section comprises a rounded main arch having two ends, both of which are fixedly attached to the base section. The upright section further comprises at least one rounded supporting arch segment having one end attached to the main arch and the other end attached to the base section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Cyrk, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric J. McNiff, Christopher G. Rowen, Paul Calabro
  • Patent number: D649457
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: International Product Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher G. Rowen, Eric J. McNiff