Patents by Inventor Monica Ruscil

Monica Ruscil 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).

  • Animal feces collection and disposal apparatus
    Patent number: 7854455
    Abstract: An animal waste collection system (10) designed for sanitary use consists of a hollow shaft (14), handle (12), light (70), a pair of resilient, curved arms (22, 24) and a plurality if self sealing bags (40). The operator of the device (10) initially loads a plastic bag (40) onto arms (22, 24) before walking the dog. When the animal shows signs of excreting, the bag (40) is placed under the rear of the animal to intercept the feces. Once the animal is finished excreting, the operator partially retracts the arms (22, 24), closing the bag (40), and walks to a disposal receptacle where the arms (22, 24) are then fully retracted and the sealed bag (40) is released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Inventors: Monica Ruscil, Andrew E. Ruscil, Philip J. Blyskal, Edward T. Hawley
  • Animal Feces Collection and Disposal Apparatus
    Publication number: 20090152884
    Abstract: An animal waste collection system (10) designed for sanitary use consists of a hollow shaft (14), handle (12), light (70), a pair of resilient, curved arms (22, 24) and a plurality if self sealing bags (40). The operator of the device (10) initially loads a plastic bag (40) onto arms (22, 24) before walking the dog. When the animal shows signs of excreting, the bag (40) is placed under the rear of the animal to intercept the feces. Once the animal is finished excreting, the operator partially retracts the arms (22, 24), closing the bag (40), and walks to a disposal receptacle where the arms (22, 24) are then fully retracted and the sealed bag (40) is released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: Smart Dog LLC
    Inventors: Monica Ruscil, Andrew E. Ruscil, Philip J. Blyskal, Edward T. Hawley