Patents by Inventor Melanie J. N. Romero

Melanie J. N. Romero 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 APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING YARD DEBRIS
    Publication number: 20100171005
    Abstract: An apparatus for collecting leaves and other yard debris supports a flexible bag in an open configuration. The apparatus has a frame for supporting the flexible bag, the frame having a shape that defines an opening through which the flexible bag is draped, at least one straight member defining an opening for receiving the flexible bag, and a flexible, closed-loop member for securing the flexible bag to the frame. The frame also has at least two retaining surfaces extending from the frame for retaining the flexible, closed-loop member. The apparatus can be used as a tool to collect leaves or other yard debris directly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventor: Melanie J. N. Romero
  • Method and apparatus for collecting yard debris
    Patent number: 7708236
    Abstract: An apparatus for collecting leaves and other yard debris supports a flexible bag in an open configuration. The apparatus has a frame for supporting the flexible bag, and a retaining element for securing the flexible bag to the frame. A handle can be attached to the frame. The apparatus can be used as a tool to collect leaves or other yard debris directly. The frame can have a shape that defines an opening through which the flexible bag is draped. The shape of the frame can have at least one substantially straight side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Inventor: Melanie J. N. Romero
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING YARD DEBRIS
    Publication number: 20080203248
    Abstract: An apparatus for collecting leaves and other yard debris supports a flexible bag in an open configuration. The apparatus has a frame for supporting the flexible bag, and a retaining element for securing the flexible bag to the frame. A handle can be attached to the frame. The apparatus can be used as a tool to collect leaves or other yard debris directly. The frame can have a shape that defines an opening through which the flexible bag is draped. The shape of the frame can have at least one substantially straight side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventor: Melanie J. N. Romero
  • Method and apparatus for collecting yard debris
    Patent number: 7374135
    Abstract: An apparatus for collecting leaves and other yard debris supports a flexible bag in an open configuration. The apparatus has a frame for supporting the flexible bag, and a retaining element for securing the flexible bag to the frame. A handle can be attached to the frame. The apparatus can be used as a tool to collect leaves or other yard debris directly. The frame can have a shape that defines an opening through which the flexible bag is draped. The shape of the frame can have at least one substantially straight side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Inventor: Melanie J. N. Romero