Patents by Inventor John McMurphy

John McMurphy 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: 11247812
    Abstract: Separation members are described herein that prevent two stacked storage containers from sticking to each other. In some embodiments, the separation member can have a slot in a first body portion configured to receive a handle of one storage container and have a second body portion that is configured to rest on a top edge of a another storage container. Thus, the separation member is readily positioned between two storage containers to limit the distance that the top storage container can descend into the bottom storage container to prevent a detrimental suction forming between the two storage containers. The separation member can be integrated with a storage container during the manufacturing process or can retrofit existing storage containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Inventor: John McMurphy
  • Publication number: 20190352049
    Abstract: Separation members are described herein that prevent two stacked storage containers from sticking to each other. In some embodiments, the separation member can have a slot in a first body portion configured to receive a handle of one storage container and have a second body portion that is configured to rest on a top edge of a another storage container. Thus, the separation member is readily positioned between two storage containers to limit the distance that the top storage container can descend into the bottom storage container to prevent a detrimental suction forming between the two storage containers. The separation member can be integrated with a storage container during the manufacturing process or can retrofit existing storage containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: John McMurphy
  • Patent number: 9982451
    Abstract: Devices and methods for sanitizing hot tubs and the like are provided. The devices and methods generally incorporate a hot tub floater which releases a sanitizing agent into the water contained in the hot tub. The hot tub floater has bristles on an outer surface. The devices and methods provided have the advantages of being as convenient, inexpensive, and simple as current hot tub floaters, but do not cause unnecessary noise or damage, and can aid in protecting the hot tub against non-biological contaminants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Inventor: John McMurphy
  • Publication number: 20160376801
    Abstract: Devices and methods for sanitizing hot tubs and the like are provided. The devices and methods generally incorporate a hot tub floater which releases a sanitizing agent into the water contained in the hot tub. The hot tub floater has bristles on an outer surface. The devices and methods provided have the advantages of being as convenient, inexpensive, and simple as current hot tub floaters, but do not cause unnecessary noise or damage, and can aid in protecting the hot tub against non-biological contaminants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventor: John McMurphy
  • Publication number: 20110114025
    Abstract: A pet feeder is provided that conveniently holds both food and water. The pet feeder includes a bowl adapted to hold pet food and the remainder of the pet feeder's interior is adapted to hold water. As such, water spreads evenly throughout the pet feeder. Thus, the pet feeder provides a stable and spill-resistant pet feeder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventor: John McMurphy
  • Patent number: D579724
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Inventor: John McMurphy
  • Patent number: D621560
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Inventor: John McMurphy
  • Patent number: D667175
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Inventor: John McMurphy