Patents by Inventor Karen A. Symmes

Karen A. Symmes 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: 4121866
    Abstract: A device to facilitate the picking up and the disposing of animal feces comprising a handle which is connected to a ring-shaped supporting device having an enlarged aperture therein, a plastic bag to be inserted through the enlarged aperture with the mouth section of the bag being draped over the ring-shaped supporting device and the slack taken up in the bag secured to a clamping device mounted on the back side of the ring-shaped supporting device. The front end of the ring-shaped supporting device is deflected slightly so as to facilitate level, smooth contact when placed in contact with the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1978
    Inventors: Diane S. Schall, Karen A. Symmes