Patents by Inventor Frank N. Kinney

Frank N. Kinney 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: 6938937
    Abstract: A weeding tool for selectively engaging, gripping and removing a weed from the ground. The weed extraction device utilizes an elongated handle with a remotely operable weed engagement jaw on an angular offset ground engagement end. A jaw activation lever pivotally extends from the handle that also becomes a fulcrum after the jaw closes on the weed to remove the weed from the ground after it has been electively gripped in one continuous motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Inventor: Frank N. Kinney
  • Patent number: 4360229
    Abstract: A refuse collection device has an elongated handle with a sleeve slidable thereon and substantially flat rectangular body members on the handle and sleeve respectively for engagement in the open end of a disposable bag. Movement of the handle relative to the sleeve expands the bag to a full open position and secures it whereupon the bag may be turned inside out by pushing it between the substantially flat rectangular body members so that a firm smooth opening is defined by the body members into which refuse may be conveniently moved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1982
    Inventor: Frank N. Kinney
  • Patent number: 4231602
    Abstract: A refuse collection device has an elongated handle with a sleeve slidable thereon and wire frames on the handle and sleeve respectively for engagement in the open end of a disposable bag. Movement of the handle relative to the sleeve expands the bag to a full open position and secures it whereupon the bag may be turned inside out by pushing it between the wire frames so that a firm smooth opening is defined by the wire frames into which refuse may be conveniently moved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1978
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1980
    Inventor: Frank N. Kinney