Patents by Inventor Joseph M. Franey

Joseph M. Franey 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: 5095556
    Abstract: A foldable, portable personal commode is disclosed according to the teachings of the present invention including a case having an openable top and front. A toilet seat is pivotally mounted to a block secured in the case. A U-shaped support is pivotally mounted to the toilet seat and removably holds the toilet seat in its horizontal position when the free ends of its legs are vertically inserted in sockets secured to the front when it is in its open position. The toilet seat and U-shaped support may be pivoted generally parallel to each other and arranged vertically within the case allowing closing of the front and top of the case. L-shaped arm supports may be removably secured to the vertical sides of the U-shaped support to face either forward or rearward. A removable U-shaped back rest is adjustably inserted in the block of the case. The toilet seat includes affixed hardware which supports a removable collar which slideably receives the opening of a plastic bag retained thereon by a rubber band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1992
    Inventor: Joseph M. Franey
  • Patent number: D303901
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1989
    Inventor: Joseph M. Franey
  • Patent number: D306335
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1990
    Inventor: Joseph M. Franey
  • Patent number: D323881
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1992
    Inventor: Joseph M. Franey