Patents by Inventor Mary Shear

Mary Shear 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).

  • Method and device for collecting urine
    Patent number: 6493884
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for collecting urine samples. The method and apparatus comprise a reservoir and funnel. The bottom portion of the funnel is attached to the top portion of the reservoir. The funnel has ridges lying along the long axis of the funnel. The funnel has an expanded and unexpanded position. When unexpanded the funnel folds inward along the ridge about the lip of the reservoir, towards the bottom of the reservoir. When expanded, the funnel folds upwardly and unfolds outwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Inventors: Peter H. Muller, David Shear, Mary Shear
  • Wall and ceiling mop
    Patent number: 4951341
    Abstract: A wall and ceiling mop is comprised of a plurality of folded flap elements removably secured to a support base. The folded flap elements are segmented and aligned to form radially transverse bands on the support base with intermediate interlocking elements securing the flap elements to the support base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1990
    Inventor: Mary Shears