Patents by Inventor Michael Sweigart

Michael Sweigart 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).

  • Device and method for removing fur and hair from fabrics
    Patent number: 10531784
    Abstract: A disk, ball or sheet/strip shaped device is made of a silicone or thermoplastic elastomer substance having a tacky surface and a Shore Durometer hardness preferably in the range of 10 to 40. The device is adapted to be placed into a laundry washer or dryer, such that the tumbling motion causes the tacky surfaces of the device to rub against the clothing, thereby removing pet fur. Further tumbling causes the fur collected on the device to eventually disengage and be caught in the lint filter, vent or drain of the washer/dryer. In an alternate embodiment, the tacky silicone or thermoplastic elastomer can form a liner on agitators, fins or paddles within the washer/dryer so as to collect animal fur from fabrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Inventor: Michael Sweigart
  • Device and method for removing fur and hair from fabrics
    Patent number: 10280551
    Abstract: A disk, ball or sheet/strip shaped device is made of a silicone elastomer substance having a tacky surface and a Shore Durometer hardness preferably in the range of 10 to 40. The device is adapted to be placed into a laundry washer or dryer, such that the tumbling motion causes the tacky surfaces of the device to rub against the clothing, thereby removing pet fur. Further tumbling causes the fur collected on the device to eventually disengage and be caught in the lint filter, vent or drain of the washer/dryer. In an alternate embodiment, the tacky silicone elastomer can form a liner on agitators, fins or paddles within the washer/dryer so as to collect animal fur from fabrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Inventor: Michael Sweigart
  • Device and Method for Removing Fur and Hair from Fabrics
    Publication number: 20180289239
    Abstract: A disk, ball or sheet/strip shaped device is made of a silicone or thermoplastic elastomer substance having a tacky surface and a Shore Durometer hardness preferably in the range of 10 to 40. The device is adapted to be placed into a laundry washer or dryer, such that the tumbling motion causes the tacky surfaces of the device to rub against the clothing, thereby removing pet fur. Further tumbling causes the fur collected on the device to eventually disengage and be caught in the lint filter, vent or drain of the washer/dryer. In an alternate embodiment, the tacky silicone or thermoplastic elastomer can form a liner on agitators, fins or paddles within the washer/dryer so as to collect animal fur from fabrics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Sweigart
  • Device and Method for Removing Fur and Hair from Fabrics
    Publication number: 20180142407
    Abstract: A disk, ball or sheet/strip shaped device is made of a silicone elastomer substance having a tacky surface and a Shore Durometer hardness preferably in the range of 10 to 40. The device is adapted to be placed into a laundry washer or dryer, such that the tumbling motion causes the tacky surfaces of the device to rub against the clothing, thereby removing pet fur. Further tumbling causes the fur collected on the device to eventually disengage and be caught in the lint filter, vent or drain of the washer/dryer. In an alternate embodiment, the tacky silicone elastomer can form a liner on agitators, fins or paddles within the washer/dryer so as to collect animal fur from fabrics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Sweigart