Patents by Inventor Ronald A. Spafford

Ronald A. Spafford 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: 9161548
    Abstract: An animal underbelly bone splitter preferably includes a base member, a bottom leg, a top leg and a handle portion. The bottom leg extends from one end of the base member at a bottom thereof. The top leg extends from the one end of the base member at a top thereof, such that a bone slot is created between the bottom leg and the top leg. A curved connecting surface preferably connects the bottom leg with the top leg. A cutting edge is formed on a top edge of the bottom leg. The handle portion extends from an opposing end of the base member at an acute angle from the top edge of the top leg. A resilient grip is formed on the handle portion. A second embodiment of the animal underbelly bone splitter includes a bone pocket tab, which extends downward from an end of the top leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Inventor: Ronald A. Spafford
  • Patent number: 7827728
    Abstract: The invention provides animal decoys and animal decoy kits comprising a body portion and a support member. The support member is made up of a sleeve with a top end and a bottom end, wherein the top end of the support member is positioned within the body portion of the decoy. The decoy can also include a carrying aperture, having an interior surface, and a reinforcement member positioned to cover at least a portion of the interior surface of the carrying aperture. The body portion of the decoy can further contain textural ridges and a carrying strap, which passes through the carrying aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Inventors: Ronald A. Spafford, Mel G. Stankewicz