Patents by Inventor Harriet Kinchen

Harriet Kinchen 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).

  • Bag opening and cleaning system
    Patent number: 6517034
    Abstract: A bag opening and cleaning system which allows a garbage or leaf bag to be held open while filled with garbage or leaves. The system includes a pair of hoops including an inner hoop and an outer hoop. The inner hoop is positionable within the outer hoop. The pair of hoops have a plurality of circumferentially spaced pliable clamps holding the inner and outer hoops together. The pair of hoops receive an open upper end of a bag between the inner and outer hoops. A gripping member is coupled with the pair of hoops. A dust pan is hingedly coupled with the pair of hoops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Inventor: Harriet Kinchen