Patents by Inventor Bernard J. Johnston

Bernard J. Johnston 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).

  • Litter scoop having disposable covering
    Patent number: 7047907
    Abstract: A scoop assembly having a scoop structure with a head section and a handle that extends from the head section. The head section of the scoop structure defines a plurality of openings. A removable liner is provided that lines the head section of the scoop structure. The liner defines a plurality of slots that orient atop the openings in the head section of the scoop structure. As a result, when the scoop structure is used to scoop solid waste, only the liner comes into physical contact with the solid waste and becomes soiled. The soiled liner can then be disposed with the solid waste and a new liner attached to the scoop structure. The scoop structure can therefore be kept clean without the need for repeated washings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Inventor: Bernard J. Johnston