Patents by Inventor Dennis Markle

Dennis Markle 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).

  • Perch-shank device
    Patent number: 6516593
    Abstract: A perch-shank device is disclosed as having a perch with an upper, central, and lower portion. The upper portion has an eyelet for attaching a headstall or chinstrap. The lower portion directly connects to a mouthpiece. The invention also includes a shank having an upper and lower portion, wherein the lower portion has an eyelet for attaching a rein and the upper portion of the shank is connected above the lower portion of the perch adjacent to one of the central and upper portion of the perch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Inventor: Dennis Markle
  • PERCH-SHANK DEVICE
    Publication number: 20030009996
    Abstract: According to the first aspect of the invention, a perch-shank device includes a perch having an upper, central, and lower portion. The upper portion has a means for attaching a headstall and chinstrap. The lower portion is configurable for attaching a mouthpiece. The perch-shank device also includes a shank having an upper and lower portion. The lower portion has a means for attaching a rein. The upper portion of the shank is connected adjacent to the central portion of the perch, such that the shank extends perpendicularly outward from the perch, then downwardly, forming an “S” shape, respectively. The shank is normally longer than the perch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventor: Dennis Markle
  • Perch-shank device
    Patent number: RE44516
    Abstract: A perch-shank device is disclosed as having a perch with an upper, central, and lower portion. The upper portion has an eyelet for attaching a headstall or chinstrap. The lower portion directly connects to a mouthpiece. The invention also includes a shank having an upper and lower portion, wherein the lower portion has an eyelet for attaching a rein and the upper portion of the shank is connected above the lower portion of the perch adjacent to one of the central and upper portion of the perch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Inventor: Dennis Markle