Patents by Inventor Michael S. Heberer

Michael S. Heberer 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: 6212691
    Abstract: A portable urinal device for use in a tree stand or other elevated platform that controls both noise and odor problems associated with the urinary function. The portable urinal device includes a generally funnel-shaped container having a top end that is open and a lid hingeably mounted on the container for moving between a closed position and an open position. The lid of the portable urinal device is biased toward the closed position to facilitate use of the device with one hand in its preferred form, the lid includes a lever with a locking mechanism that engages the container to lock the lid in the open position during urination. The portable urinal device may be used with a fluid hose with one end buried underground to facilitate the disposal of urine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Inventor: Michael S. Heberer