Patents by Inventor Michael Diep

Michael Diep 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 WITH INTEGRAL CLOSURE MECHANISM INCLUDING PERFORATED LINES WITH END APERTURES
    Publication number: 20090304307
    Abstract: A bag having an integral closure mechanism includes perforated lines along which the bag is torn to form handles, wherein each of the perforated lines includes an aperture at opposite ends thereof for inhibiting tearing of the bag beyond the perforated lines. The handles are used to tie the bag closed. Finger apertures along the perforated liens in-between opposite ends thereof for facilitating tearing of the bag along the perforated lines to form the handles. Methods of making and using the bag are similarly disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Michael Diep, Ian D. Kovacevich
  • Refuse container with bag dispenser
    Publication number: 20060261072
    Abstract: A refuse container having a dispensing aperture formed on a bottom inside surface thereof, with a holding member disposed beneath the bottom surface for holding bags. The bags can be arranged in a coil configuration within the holding member and can be pulled through the dispensing aperture to line an inside surface of the refuse container. A removable bag gripper can be provided on an outside surface of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Diep
  • Apparatus, systems and methods for dulling animal claws
    Patent number: 7011043
    Abstract: Apparatus and assemblies for dulling animal claws using corrugated material and abrasive surfaces. An animal, such as cat, will instinctively claw at the corrugated material and contact the abrasive surfaces, thereby simultaneously dulling or trimming its claws. Methods are also provided to dull animal claws, including inducing the animal to claw at the corrugated material with an organic substance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Diep
  • Refuse container with bag dispenser
    Publication number: 20040262316
    Abstract: A refuse container having a dispensing aperture formed on a bottom inside surface thereof, with a holding member disposed beneath the bottom surface for holding bags. The bags can be arranged in a coil configuration within the holding member and can be pulled through the dispensing aperture to line an inside surface of the refuse container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventor: Michael Diep
  • Apparatus, systems and methods for dulling animal claws
    Publication number: 20040139926
    Abstract: Apparatus and assemblies for dulling animal claws using corrugated material and abrasive surfaces. An animal, such as cat, will instinctively claw at the corrugated material and contact the abrasive surfaces, thereby simultaneously dulling or trimming its claws. Methods are also provided to dull animal claws, including inducing the animal to claw at the corrugated material with an organic substance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2004
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventor: Michael Diep
  • Abdominal muscle exerciser
    Patent number: D348491
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1994
    Inventor: Michael Diep