Patents by Inventor Tory Reynolds

Tory Reynolds 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).

  • Pet waste collection and disposal apparatus
    Patent number: 9359732
    Abstract: A device for collecting and disposing of pet waste includes a housing containing a vacuum source. The housing is configured to receive a disposable liner bag. When closed, the housing holds the liner bag securely therein. The mouth of the bag is fed through the access port of the device such that the access port is insulated from contact with the waste being picked up. A bail holds the bag in place. A filtered bag is presented for use in the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Inventor: Tory Reynolds
  • Pet waste vacuum system and disposable liners therefor, and a method of collecting pet waste using disposable liners
    Patent number: 9320396
    Abstract: A vacuum device for collecting pet waste includes a housing coupled to a vacuum source. The housing is a clam-shell configuration and is configured to receive a disposable liner bag. When closed, the housing holds the liner bag securely therein. A method of using the device provides for placing the liner bag within the housing, feeding a portion of the liner through an inlet tube to the housing, such that the inlet of the housing is insulated from contact with the waste being picked up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Inventors: Tory Reynolds, Connor Reynolds
  • PET WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20140159398
    Abstract: A device for collecting and disposing of pet waste includes a housing containing a vacuum source. The housing is configured to receive a disposable liner bag. When closed, the housing holds the liner bag securely therein. The mouth of the bag is fed through the access port of the device such that the access port is insulated from contact with the waste being picked up. A bail holds the bag in place. A filtered bag is presented for use in the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventor: Tory Reynolds
  • PET WASTE VACUUM SYSTEM AND DISPOSABLE LINERS THEREFOR, AND A METHOD OF COLLECTING PET WASTE USING DISPOSABLE LINERS
    Publication number: 20120186037
    Abstract: A vacuum device for collecting pet waste includes a housing coupled to a vacuum source. The housing is a clam-shell configuration and is configured to receive a disposable liner bag. When closed, the housing holds the liner bag securely therein. A method of using the device provides for placing the liner bag within the housing, feeding a portion of the liner through an inlet tube to the housing, such that the inlet of the housing is insulated from contact with the waste being picked up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Tory Reynolds, Connor Reynolds
  • Pet waste vacuum system and apparatus, disposable liners therefor, and a method of collecting pet waste using same
    Patent number: 7984530
    Abstract: A vacuum device for collecting pet waste includes a housing coupled to a vacuum source. The housing is a clam-shell configuration and is configured to receive a disposable liner bag. When closed, the housing holds the liner bag securely therein. A method of using the device provides for placing the liner bag within the housing, feeding a portion of the liner through an inlet tube to the housing, such that the inlet of the housing is insulated from contact with the waste being picked up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Inventors: Tory Reynolds, Connor Reynolds
  • Pet waste vacuum system and apparatus, disposable liners therefor, and a method of collecting pet waste using same
    Publication number: 20090271942
    Abstract: A vacuum device for collecting pet waste includes a housing coupled to a vacuum source. The housing is a clam-shell configuration and is configured to receive a disposable liner bag. When closed, the housing holds the liner bag securely therein. A method of using the device provides for placing the liner bag within the housing, feeding a portion of the liner through an inlet tube to the housing, such that the inlet of the housing is insulated from contact with the waste being picked up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventors: Tory Reynolds, Connor Reynolds