Patents Represented by Attorney Patrick D. Archibald
  • Patent number: 6904871
    Abstract: Provided is an animal tethering device for confining an animal to a location and allowing it to move freely within a prescribed area, while preventing entanglement. The device includes a central shaft through which a spool is rotatably and retractably attached. The device also includes a housing which may resemble a sports ball or other desired ornamental design. The device provides optimum rotation by allowing forces in the horizontal plane, and also offers maximum strength in the entire spool assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Inventors: James A. Archetti, Dennis La Roche, Kevin O'Connor
  • Patent number: 6772453
    Abstract: A faucet lock for use with a lavatory sink faucet having at least one water valve control handle, the faucet lock comprising a base, a bracket, having first and second ends thereof, wherein the first end is adjustably attached to the base such that the second end is positionable adjacent to the control handle preventing the control handle from opening the water valve, thus locking the water valve in a closed position, wherein the faucet lock prevents small children, disabled persons and others from unauthorized use of the water valve. The present invention faucet lock is a safety device to protect children and others especially special needs persons with spasticity or other disabilities from accidentally being exposed to hot water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Inventors: Jonathan Fine, Mark Lindholm