Patents by Inventor Ernie L. Bussell

Ernie L. Bussell 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: 10058074
    Abstract: An apparatus for collecting and disposing pet waste comprises a sleeve having a body and a cover which collective define an uninterrupted cavity. The sleeve has an openable member, the body has an open terminal end, and the cover has an eyelet for dispensing bags. The apparatus has a receptacle removably secured within the cavity. The receptacle has a closed end on one side and a lid comprising a cap on the other. The cap has a snap projection and the lid has a snap groove to allow the cap to be snapped opened and closed. A length of the receptacle is greater than a length of the body such that when the receptacle is secured within the cavity, at least a part of the lid extends beyond the terminal end and the closed end is adjacent the openable member such that a waste bag roll can be placed thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Inventors: Ernie L. Bussell, Elliott A. Bussell
  • Publication number: 20180220624
    Abstract: An apparatus for collecting and disposing pet waste comprises a sleeve having a body and a cover which collective define an uninterrupted cavity. The sleeve has an openable member, the body has an open terminal end, and the cover has an eyelet for dispensing bags. The apparatus has a receptacle removably secured within the cavity. The receptacle has a closed end on one side and a lid comprising a cap on the other. The cap has a snap projection and the lid has a snap groove to allow the cap to be snapped opened and closed. A length of the receptacle is greater than a length of the body such that when the receptacle is secured within the cavity, at least a part of the lid extends beyond the terminal end and the closed end is adjacent the openable member such that a waste bag roll can be placed thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: ERNIE L. BUSSELL, ELLIOTT A. BUSSELL
  • Patent number: 6733426
    Abstract: An exercise device for stretching the legs of a user with pressure being applied mainly at the inner thighs, including a seat member and a horizontally disposed rail mounted at one end to the seat member and extends forwardly therefrom and terminates with a free end. Near the free end of the rail a reciprocating sleeve engages the rail for horizontal adjustment thereon. A leg supporting member is mounted pivotally at one end to the seat member on opposing sides of the rail and each such member has a free end. A linking arm is pivotally connected on opposite sides of the rail and at one end to the rail, and each such arm is connected at opposite end to the leg supporting member. A leg deck is mounted at about the side of each leg supporting member to retain the leg of the user in a horizontal position. An engagement member is mounted on each leg supporting member mediate the seat and the leg deck, and adaptable to engage the inside of the thigh of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Inventor: Ernie L. Bussell
  • Publication number: 20030176262
    Abstract: An exercise device for stretching the legs of a user with pressure being applied mainly at the inner thighs, including a seat member and a horizontally disposed rail mounted at one end to the seat member and extends forwardly therefrom and terminates with a free end. Near the free end of the rail a reciprocating sleeve engages the rail for horizontal adjustment thereon. A leg supporting member is mounted pivotally at one end to the seat member on opposing sides of the rail and each such member has a free end. A linking arm is pivotally connected on opposite sides of the rail and at one end to the rail, and each such arm is connected at opposite end to the leg supporting member. A leg deck is mounted at about the side of each leg supporting member to retain the leg of the user in a horizontal position. An engagement member is mounted on each leg supporting member mediate the seat and the leg deck, and adaptable to engage the inside of the thigh of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventor: Ernie L. Bussell