Patents by Inventor Fred L. Gorman

Fred L. Gorman 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: 5070820
    Abstract: A pet waste disposal device in the form of a receptacle or fitting that is generally funnel shaped and provided with a reduced diameter lower end connected to the cleanout fitting conventionally provided for sewer systems and located externally of a residential home or other building with the receptacle including a pivotal closure lid to provide access thereto from any position exteriorly of the building and a water inlet to which a garden hose or other supply pipe is connected with the water inlet including a unique arrangement of nozzles for flushing and cleaning the interior surface of the receptacle so that pet waste may be picked up from the yard or other areas and deposited into the receptacle without entering the home or other building. The device may be constructed of metal or plastic and is connected to the cleanout adapter by utilizing conventional plumbing procedures and a control valve is provided for the water inlet to enable selective operation of the flushing operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1991
    Inventor: Fred L. Gorman