Patents by Inventor Joseph E. Marischen

Joseph E. Marischen 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: 5816682
    Abstract: An electrical receptacle faceplate that has a built-in nightlight which does not need or use an electrical socket. More specifically, a nightlight used in conjunction with an electrical light switch or outlet without need for an electrical socket or alteration to the electrical receptacle or hole containing the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: Austin Innovations, Incorporated
    Inventor: Joseph E. Marischen
  • Patent number: 5662408
    Abstract: The night light has a case with a front side and a rear side. The front side of the case has a portion defining a window. The lamp is secured between the sides and covering the window. The lamp has conductors for connecting to an electrical supply which are in electrical contact with a first and second blade, the blades extending from the rear exterior face of the case for engaging an electrical outlet. The blades are held in a slot through the rear side of the case and by a portion of the blades which engages the interior face of the front side of the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1997
    Assignee: Austin Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph E. Marischen
  • Patent number: 5351653
    Abstract: A method for training an animal capable of learning to associate a consistent positive audio tone with pleasant feelings. The method includes a consistent positive audio tone capable of being sensed by the animal without startling the animal, and a consistent negative audio tone distinct from the positive audio tone capable of being sensed by the animal and startling the animal. The invention enables a trainer to encourage good behavior by the animal by applying the positive audio tone after the animal has been trained to associate the positive audio tone with pleasant feelings, and to discourage bad behavior by the animal by applying the negative audio tone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1994
    Assignee: Canine Concepts, Incorporated
    Inventors: Joseph E. Marischen, Peter L. Borchelt
  • Patent number: D352564
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: Austin Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph E. Marischen
  • Patent number: D404508
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Assignee: Austin Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph E. Marischen