Patents by Inventor John P McMullin

John P McMullin 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: 6820573
    Abstract: The present invention includes an adjustable and collapsible pole structure having a telescoping inner and outer pipe providing an adjustable pole length. The outer pipe is crimped for hammering into the ground and the inner pipe receives a carousel member for rotation about the pole proximate the inner pipe top end. Two carousel extensions are spaced for receiving the grip portion of a typical retractable pet leash, the extension also being adapted to accommodate an insertion member that secures the pet leash within the carousel extensions. The insertion member can be a U-shaped member with elongated ends received by holes in the carousel extensions and the pet leash grip, or an insertable member with holes for a pin or pins sized to prevent removal of the member from the openings in the carousel extensions and the pet leash grip A hammering pin is insertable into the top of the carousel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Inventor: John P McMullin