Patents by Inventor James R. Metheny

James R. Metheny 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).

  • Shopping Basket Washer and Sanitizer
    Publication number: 20090205685
    Abstract: A shopping basket washer and sanitizer includes an enclosure fitted with components that facilitate the entry and exit of shopping baskets and related or similar items for the purpose of washing, rinsing, disinfecting and/or drying. Within the apparatus, the baskets are washed, rinsed, disinfected and dried. The apparatus is intended primarily for use inside retail establishments so as to provide a continuous supply of clean and sanitary shopping baskets to customers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventor: James R. Metheny
  • Shopping Cart Washer and Sanitizer
    Publication number: 20080210268
    Abstract: A shopping cart washer and sanitizer includes an enclosure fitted with components that facilitate the entry and exit of rolling shopping carts. Within the apparatus, the carts are washed, rinsed, disinfected and dried. The apparatus is primarily for use inside retail establishments and is intended to provide each shopper a clean and sanitary shopping cart. A shopping basket washer is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: James R. Metheny, Ernest E. Decker