Patents by Inventor Barbara H. Murphy

Barbara H. Murphy 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).

  • System to deter external climbing of open stairs
    Patent number: 10280638
    Abstract: The present invention provides a guard which is a surface that is adapted for mounting over the open end of the tread of a step of an open stairway such that when associated with a stairway: the exposed area of the OTEP is reduced. The present invention further provides for a retention means to maintain stable association of the guard with the stairway. The present invention further comprises kits comprising one or more guards, one or more retention means and instructions for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Inventors: Richard B. Murphy, Barbara H. Murphy
  • System To Deter External Climbing of Open Stairs
    Publication number: 20180298626
    Abstract: The present invention provides a guard which is a surface that is adapted for mounting over the open end of the tread of a step of an open stairway such that when associated with a stairway: the exposed area of the OTEP is reduced. The present invention further provides for a retention means to maintain stable association of the guard with the stairway. The present invention further comprises kits comprising one or more guards, one or more retention means and instructions for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Richard B. Murphy, Barbara H. Murphy
  • System to deter external climbing of open stairs
    Patent number: 10030396
    Abstract: The present invention provides a guard which is a surface that is adapted for mounting over the open end of the tread of a step of an open stairway such that when associated with a stairway: the exposed area of the OTEP is reduced. The present invention further provides for a retention means to maintain stable association of the guard with the stairway. The present invention further comprises kits comprising one or more guards, one or more retention means and instructions for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Inventors: Richard B. Murphy, Barbara H. Murphy
  • System to deter external climbing of open stairs
    Patent number: 10024070
    Abstract: The present invention provides a guard which is a surface that is adapted for mounting over the open end of the tread of a step of an open stairway such that when associated with a stairway: the exposed area of the OTEP is reduced. The present invention further provides for a retention means to maintain stable association of the guard with the stairway. The present invention further comprises kits comprising one or more guards, one or more retention means and instructions for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventors: Richard B. Murphy, Barbara H. Murphy
  • SYSTEM TO DETER EXTERNAL CLIMBING OF OPEN STAIRS
    Publication number: 20180163417
    Abstract: The present invention provides a guard which is a surface that is adapted for mounting over the open end of the tread of a step of an open stairway such that when associated with a stairway: the exposed area of the OTEP is reduced. The present invention further provides for a retention means to maintain stable association of the guard with the stairway. The present invention further comprises kits comprising one or more guards, one or more retention means and instructions for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Richard B. Murphy, Barbara H. Murphy
  • System to deter external climbing of open stairs
    Patent number: 9915077
    Abstract: The present invention provides a guard which is a surface that is adapted for mounting over the open end of the tread of a step of an open stairway such that when associated with a stairway: the exposed area of the OTEP is reduced. The present invention further provides for a retention means to maintain stable association of the guard with the stairway. The present invention further comprises kits comprising one or more guards, one or more retention means and instructions for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Inventors: Richard B. Murphy, Barbara H. Murphy
  • SUPPORT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160281917
    Abstract: The present invention provides a frame comprising at least one transverse aperture and at least one vertical support aperture said transverse aperture configured to closely receive at least one board. The invention further provides an apparatus comprising a frame, said frame comprising at least one transverse aperture and at least one vertical support aperture, said transverse aperture configured to closely receive at least one board, and a frame locating means. The invention further provides an apparatus comprising a frame, said frame comprising at least one transverse aperture and at least one vertical support aperture, said transverse aperture configured to closely receive at least one board, one or more frame locating means and one or more vertical supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Richard B. Murphy, Barbara H. Murphy
  • System To Deter External Climbing of Open Stairs
    Publication number: 20160138284
    Abstract: The present invention provides a guard which is a surface that is adapted for mounting over the open end of the tread of a step of an open stairway such that when associated with a stairway: the exposed area of the OTEP is reduced. The present invention further provides for a retention means to maintain stable association of the guard with the stairway. The present invention further comprises kits comprising one or more guards, one or more retention means and instructions for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Richard B. Murphy, Barbara H. Murphy
  • SYSTEM TO DETER EXTERNAL CLIMBING OF OPEN STAIRS
    Publication number: 20150337549
    Abstract: The present invention provides a guard which is a surface that is adapted for mounting over the open end of the tread of a step of an open stairway such that when associated with a stairway: the exposed area of the OTEP is reduced. The present invention further provides for a retention means to maintain stable association of the guard with the stairway. The present invention further comprises kits comprising one or more guards, one or more retention means and instructions for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Richard B. Murphy, Barbara H. Murphy