Patents by Inventor Helen M. Longrie

Helen M. Longrie 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).

  • Pet excrement snap scoop
    Patent number: 5156427
    Abstract: A scoop device is provided for removing animal droppings which consists of a shovel member to pick up the animal droppings, a cover member to close over the shovel member and a mechanism for pivoting the cover member to the shovel member. When the cover member is placed in an open position, the shovel member can pick up the animal droppings. When the cover member is placed in a closed position, it will prevent the animal droppings from accidentally departing the shovel member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1992
    Inventors: Helen M. Longrie, George Spector