Patents by Inventor Jeffrey M. Simpson

Jeffrey M. Simpson 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).

  • DOCKING STATION FOR A COMPUTING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120057295
    Abstract: A docking station for an electronic device such as a tablet computer includes a docking chamber for receiving the electronic device and making electronic connection therewith, and further includes a retainer for displaying a photograph or other object when the electronic device is removed from the docking station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. SIMPSON, Henry L. Raburn, Michael V. Raburn
  • CONVERTIBLE SCRATCHING APPARATUS FOR PETS
    Publication number: 20090188439
    Abstract: A convertible scratching apparatus for a cat or other pet includes a frame and a panel having a scratching surface thereon. The panel is selectively positionable relative to the frame so that a user can orient the scratching surface horizontally, vertically or at an angle, depending on the user's or the pet's preference. Optionally, a second panel is provided with a second scratching surface and braces the first panel in an erected configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. SIMPSON, Gary L. ROCKWELL
  • Telescoping pet ramp
    Patent number: 7493874
    Abstract: A telescoping pet ramp having first and second ramp segments telescopically extendable from a compact state to an extended state. Side rails of the panels include end caps with abutment members for preventing the first floor panel and second floor panel from being separated when the pet ramp is fully extended, and including interlocking angled contact faces that frictionally engage one another when the ramp is fully extended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Simpson, Mark A. Haley
  • Pet litter pan enclosure
    Patent number: 7481182
    Abstract: An enclosure for a pet litter pan, having a moisture and odor-resistant plastic rattan-like material woven on a wire frame. The enclosure is quickly and easily assembled from multiple panels using pin connectors and connector feet. An openable panel provides access to remove the litter pan for cleaning, and has low-friction rails along its interior for facilitating easier removal and replacement of the pan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Simpson, Mark A. Haley
  • TELESCOPING PET RAMP
    Publication number: 20080105215
    Abstract: A telescoping pet ramp having first and second ramp segments telescopically extendable from a compact state to an extended state. Side rails of the panels include end caps with abutment members for preventing the first floor panel and second floor panel from being separated when the pet ramp is fully extended, and including interlocking angled contact faces that frictionally engage one another when the ramp is fully extended.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. SIMPSON, Mark A. HALEY
  • Pet enclosure
    Patent number: 6997138
    Abstract: A pet enclosure having a moisture and odor-resistant, plastic, rattan-like material woven onto a frame. The enclosure is foldably collapsible for compact storage and shipping, and is quickly and easily assembled with minimal or no tools. An elevated floor panel is securely but removably engaged to the framing of the enclosure. An access door pivots inwardly and outwardly, and can be latched in a closed position or an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Simpson
  • Pet litter pan enclosure
    Publication number: 20040244716
    Abstract: An enclosure for a pet litter pan, having a moisture and odor-resistant plastic rattan-like material woven on a wire frame. The enclosure is quickly and easily assembled from multiple panels using pin connectors and connector feet. An openable panel provides access to remove the litter pan for cleaning, and has low-friction rails along its interior for facilitating easier removal and replacement of the pan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Simpson, Mark A. Haley
  • Pet home
    Patent number: D512799
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Simpson, Mark A. Haley
  • Pet bed
    Patent number: D522182
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Simpson, Mark A. Haley
  • Pet home
    Patent number: D529666
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Simpson, Mark A. Haley
  • Pet litter pan housing
    Patent number: D534321
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Simpson, Mark A. Haley
  • Pet home
    Patent number: D483156
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Simpson
  • Single-tier pet furniture piece
    Patent number: D597265
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Simpson, Gary L. Rockwell
  • Double-tier pet furniture piece
    Patent number: D597266
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Simpson, Gary L. Rockwell
  • Scratching platform for pets
    Patent number: D604018
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Simpson, Gary L. Rockwell
  • Decorative indoor pet home
    Patent number: D621100
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Simpson, Gary L. Rockwell
  • Landscape edging
    Patent number: D631176
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Simpson, Gary Wayne Wagoner
  • Landscape edging
    Patent number: D631563
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Simpson, Gary Wayne Wagoner
  • Landscape edging
    Patent number: D631564
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Simpson, Gary Wayne Wagoner, Joanna Campbell Blake
  • Case for a portable shower
    Patent number: D376907
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1996
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Simpson