Patents by Inventor Frank S. Gabl

Frank S. Gabl 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).

  • Adjustable device for maintaining yard waste bags in open positions
    Publication number: 20010032911
    Abstract: A continuous band is provided for insertion into the mouth of a yard waste bag. The band is formed from a flexible material that permits it to be gripped at its center and squeezed into a collapsed position with two end loops having curved ends that will engage opposing sidewalls of the bag. In the collapsed position, the band presents a configuration of a partial lemniscate. The band is formed from an elongated strip with two opposite ends. Each end includes an engagement means formed therewith which may be selectively engaged by a user to form different diameters of the band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Inventor: Frank S. Gabl
  • Combination of waste bag and device for supporting said waste bag
    Publication number: 20010000287
    Abstract: A continuous band is provided for insertion into the mouth of a yard waste bag. The band is formed from a flexible material that permits it to be gripped at its center and squeezed into a collapsed position with two end loops having curved ends that will engage opposing sidewalls of the bag. In the collapsed position, the band presents a configuration of a partial lemniscate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Publication date: April 19, 2001
    Inventor: Frank S. Gabl