Patents by Inventor Barry Messner

Barry Messner 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: 9592948
    Abstract: A dispenser is provided that includes a base and a container. The container is positioned above the base for holding articles to dispensed, such as candy. The base includes a channel in communication with the container to dispense the articles. The channel has, near a first end, an internal opening for receiving the articles held in the container and an external opening near the opposing end for dispensing the articles. An advancement mechanism, such as an auger, for example, is located within the channel for moving the articles from the internal opening of the channel to the external opening of the channel. At least one gear, driven by a motor, is connected to the advancement mechanism for moving the advancement mechanism in response to the activation of the motor. A stir stick is attached to at least one side of the at least one gear and extends upward from the base and into the container at a position adjacent the internal opening of the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: MerchSource, LLC
    Inventor: Barry Messner
  • Patent number: 9155287
    Abstract: A retractable pet leash includes a leash housing, a gear element located within the leash housing, a channel extending along a length of the leash housing, a bag container integrated into either a first side panel or a second side panel of the leash housing, and a pull trigger in communication with the gear element. The leash housing includes the first side panel secured to the second side panel, a back portion including a handle, and a front portion including an opening through which a string portion of the leash extends and retracts. The gear element is configured for extending and retracting the string portion of the leash. The channel is configured for receiving a removable coupling member of a flashlight. The pull trigger is alterable between a retracted position and a pulled position. In the retracted position, the gear element is locked. In the pulled position, the gear element is unlocked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: MerchSource, LLC
    Inventor: Barry Messner
  • Publication number: 20130180463
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a collapsible or foldable structure suitable for a variety of applications, such as animal bed, animal shelter or animal carrier. The structure in its collapsed state forms an animal bed and when fully erect forms an animal shelter or carrier. The structure comprises a first layer and a second layer that are fused together by a seam or a crease. When in the collapsed stated, the second layer forms the base of the pet bed and the first layer is collapsed against the second layer to form a pet bed. The first layer is comprised of flexible or semi-flexible material that can be lifted upward and separated from the second layer to form the roof and sides of an animal shelter or carrier when fully erect. The first layer may include seams or creases for ease of conversion and structural stability. The first and second layers may be formed from semi-flexible foam covered with fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: MS Ventures, LLC
    Inventor: Barry Messner
  • Publication number: 20120006284
    Abstract: A retractable pet leash includes a leash housing, a gear element located within the leash housing, a channel extending along a length of the leash housing, a bag container integrated into either a first side panel or a second side panel of the leash housing, and a pull trigger in communication with the gear element. The leash housing includes the first side panel secured to the second side panel, a back portion including a handle, and a front portion including an opening through which a string portion of the leash extends and retracts. The gear element is configured for extending and retracting the string portion of the leash. The channel is configured for receiving a removable coupling member of a flashlight. The pull trigger is alterable between a retracted position and a pulled position. In the retracted position, the gear element is locked. In the pulled position, the gear element is unlocked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: MerchSource, LLC
    Inventor: Barry Messner
  • Patent number: D596595
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: MerchSource, LLC
    Inventor: Barry Messner
  • Patent number: D604754
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: MerchSource, LLC
    Inventor: Barry Messner
  • Patent number: D605682
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: MerchSource, LLC
    Inventor: Barry Messner
  • Patent number: D610775
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: MerchSource, LLC.
    Inventor: Barry Messner
  • Patent number: D616871
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: MerchSource, LLC
    Inventors: Erik Enervold, Barry Messner
  • Patent number: D616872
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: MerchSource, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Stoddard, Barry Messner
  • Patent number: D629770
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: MerchSource, LLC
    Inventor: Barry Messner
  • Patent number: D634095
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: MerchSource, LLC
    Inventor: Barry Messner
  • Patent number: D652524
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: MerchSource, LLC
    Inventor: Barry Messner
  • Patent number: D659772
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: MerchSource, LLC
    Inventor: Barry Messner