Patents by Inventor Michael J. Bihlmaier

Michael J. Bihlmaier 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).

  • Publication number: 20230103169
    Abstract: A method for shearing an animal claw includes gripping a first handgrip of a shearing device extending from a first arm and a second handgrip extending from a second arm where the second arm is pivotally connected to said first arm. The animal claw is guided into a conical well disposed in the first arm and the tip but not the core of the animal claw is passed through an aperture disposed at an apex of the conical well. The first and second handgrips are squeezed thereby bringing the first and second arms together and cutting the animal claw with a circular cutting blade disposed along a periphery of the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventor: Michael J. Bihlmaier
  • Publication number: 20230065038
    Abstract: Apparatuses disclosed herein aid in shearing animal claws. Specifically, the present invention provides a shearing apparatus having at least one curved blade, but preferably two curved blades, allowing cutting of the animal's claw from opposite sides of the animal's claw, and at least one well for placing the animal's claw therein, wherein said two curved blades are disposed at an aperture located at the bottom of the well. The well and aperture combination stops the animal's claw from being sheared too close to nerve endings and the animal's blood supply, preventing or minimizing the incidence of injury and suffering to the animal. Methods of using the apparatus are further disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventor: Michael J. Bihlmaier
  • Patent number: 11382309
    Abstract: Apparatuses disclosed herein aid in shearing animal claws. Specifically, the present invention provides a shearing apparatus having at least one curved blade, but preferably two curved blades, allowing cutting of the animal's claw from opposite sides of the animal's claw, and at least one well for placing the animal's claw therein, wherein said two curved blades are disposed at an aperture located at the bottom of the well. The well and aperture combination stops the animal's claw from being sheared too close to nerve endings and the animal's blood supply, preventing or minimizing the incidence of injury and suffering to the animal. Methods of using the apparatus are further disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Inventor: Michael J. Bihlmaier
  • Publication number: 20190380308
    Abstract: A claw shearing device including a pair of shearing elements having cutting edges that face one another, a fastener configured to pivotably attach the shearing elements, and an adjustable limiting mechanism connected to the pair of shearing elements. The cutting edges form an orifice for the insertion of a claw of an animal or a pet therebetween, where the maximum size of the orifice is limited by the adjustable limiting mechanism. The device is configured to bring together the shearing elements to cut the claw or nail of the animal or pet at a predetermined length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: Pet Product Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Bihlmaier, Levi J. Perea, JR., David Levy
  • Publication number: 20170013806
    Abstract: A claw shearing device including a pair of shearing elements having cutting edges that face one another, a fastener configured to pivotably attach the shearing elements, and an adjustable limiting mechanism connected to the pair of shearing elements. The cutting edges form an orifice for the insertion of a claw of an animal or a pet therebetween, where the maximum size of the orifice is limited by the adjustable limiting mechanism. The device is configured to bring together the shearing elements to cut the claw or nail of the animal or pet at a predetermined length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: Pet Product Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Bihlmaier, Levi J. Perea, Jr., David Levy
  • Publication number: 20160330936
    Abstract: Apparatuses disclosed herein aid in shearing animal claws. Specifically, the present invention provides a shearing apparatus having at least one curved blade, but preferably two curved blades, allowing cutting of the animal's claw from opposite sides of the animal's claw, and at least one well for placing the animal's claw therein, wherein said two curved blades are disposed at an aperture located at the bottom of the well. The well and aperture combination stops the animal's claw from being sheared too close to nerve endings and the animal's blood supply, preventing or minimizing the incidence of injury and suffering to the animal. Methods of using the apparatus are further disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicant: PET PRODUCT INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventor: Michael J. BIHLMAIER
  • Publication number: 20140014042
    Abstract: Apparatuses disclosed herein aid in shearing animal claws. Specifically, the present invention provides a shearing apparatus having at least one curved blade, but preferably two curved blades, allowing cutting of the animal's claw from opposite sides of the animal's claw, and at least one well for placing the animal's claw therein, wherein said two curved blades are disposed at an aperture located at the bottom of the well. The well and aperture combination stops the animal's claw from being sheared too close to nerve endings and the animal's blood supply, preventing or minimizing the incidence of injury and suffering to the animal. Methods of using the apparatus are further disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventor: Michael J. Bihlmaier