Patents by Inventor Kenneth L. Morris

Kenneth L. Morris 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).

  • Ultrasonic sound wave generating device for repelling animals
    Patent number: 4658386
    Abstract: A device for repelling animals is disclosed which is adapted for use with refuse and garbage containers to discourage entry therein by foraging animals. The device comprises:(a) a detector for remote-sensing the presence of an animal within its vicinity;(b) an ultrasonic sound generator for producing an animal-repelling ultrasonic sound wave; and(c) means for temporarily activating the ultrasonic sound generator when the detector has sensed the presence of an animal within its vicinity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1987
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Morris
  • Scrubbing pad
    Patent number: 4510641
    Abstract: A scrubbing pad having an elongated flattened body with opposed major surfaces of different textures such as steel wool and reticulated foam. The pad has an interior pocket, accessible through a peripheral opening, which is lined with a netting of plastics material to hold a replaceable cleaning material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1985
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Morris