Patents by Inventor David Meritt Rhodes

David Meritt Rhodes 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).

  • Quick release apparatus for constrained animals
    Patent number: 6382139
    Abstract: An animal constraint, such as a dog leash or horse cross-tie, incorporates a quick release mechanism that is essentially free of any biasing member, pivoting member, or camming-action member. The quick release mechanism is remotely releasable by a trigger member. The dog leash includes a releasable first coupler that can be attached to a dog, and an attached second coupler that can be used to releash a previously-released dog.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Inventor: David Meritt Rhodes
  • Quick release apparatus
    Patent number: 6164048
    Abstract: An animal restraint or handling device incorporates a quick-release mechanism that is essentially free of any biasing member, pivoting member, or camming action member. Particular embodiments include a rodeo rider's rope, animal hobble and cross-tie each incorporating a quick-release mechanism constructed generally as a three ring type release.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Inventor: David Meritt Rhodes