Patents by Inventor Melvin L. Niece

Melvin L. Niece 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: 4023682
    Abstract: A retaining device for refrigerator shelves, particularly for use in boats, trailers, and other moving vehicles. The device is made of spring wire for the purpose of exerting outward pressure at the lower ends. The lower ends have specially designed double U-shaped clips formed therein, the U-shape being tapered to accommodate variable shelf wire sizes. The clip is also offset from the main wire body so that when force is applied to the main body wire the grip of the clip on the shelf is increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1977
    Assignee: NBS, Incorporated (Entire)
    Inventor: Melvin L. Niece
  • Patent number: 4019768
    Abstract: A device for sanitary pickup of ground deposited excrement comprises a metal frame structure having an excrement engaging pickup portion and a conventional bag supporting portion. Said bag holding portion positively retains a conventional shopping bag on the holding portion in a manner to hold the mouth of the bag open for ready reception of the said excrement together with additional structure supported by the handle for quick and easy release of said bag from positive retention on the support portion. Additional covers are also provided for the excrement engaging portion of the device to increase the usefulness of said device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1977
    Assignee: NBS Incorporated
    Inventor: Melvin L. Niece