Patents by Inventor Earl C. Mitchell

Earl C. Mitchell 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).

  • Devices and methods for collecting waste
    Patent number: 11242661
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a device for collecting animal waste. The device can comprise a collection portion, an inner shaft, and a rotating blade assembly configured to rotate a blade to collect the waste into the collection portion. The inner shaft can be affixed to the collection portion such that the waste collector can remain upright without the assistance of the user. Furthermore, the collection portion can be configured to retain collected waste until the waste is emptied. The blade can be modified to collect different types of waste on various surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Inventor: Earl C. Mitchell
  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING WASTE
    Publication number: 20200232175
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a device for collecting animal waste. The device can comprise a collection portion, an inner shaft, and a rotating blade assembly configured to rotate a blade to collect the waste into the collection portion. The inner shaft can be affixed to the collection portion such that the waste collector can remain upright without the assistance of the user. Furthermore, the collection portion can be configured to retain collected waste until the waste is emptied. The blade can be modified to collect different types of waste on various surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventor: Earl C. Mitchell