Patents by Inventor Lance McKinnon

Lance McKinnon 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).

  • Publication number: 20080174102
    Abstract: A method includes identifying a liquid within a vessel using an object located in the liquid that is not attached to the vessel. The object is, for example, a metal plate inscribed with an identifier, such as the name and strength of a medical solution. The plate rests against the bottom of the vessel, and the liquid is identified by reading the name through the liquid. A method of forming a label includes inscribing a metal object configured for placement within a vessel with the name and strength of a liquid medical solution, for example, laser etching a stainless steel plate. A label includes a metal plate configured for placement within a vessel and having a name and a strength of a liquid medical solution inscribed thereon. The plate includes, for example, stainless steel, and does not include an adhesive or have a fastener interface to receive a mechanical fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Lance McKinnon, Sherri DeLashmit
  • Publication number: 20070190891
    Abstract: An animal replica include a three-dimensional rendering of an animal having a first dimension approximating that of the animal and a second dimension of reduced scale to that of the animal. The three-dimensional rendering has a torso and head, with the head positioned in profile relative to the torso. The first dimension is a height dimension, and the second dimension is a length dimension about 15% of the animal length. The head approximates the three-dimensional head of the animal. The head has two ears, two eyes, a nose, and antlers, which can be removable. The torso includes one or two tails configured and arranged to move in response to wind. The animal replica has felt skin. The head and torso are a one-piece monolithic structure. The animal replica replicates a deer, weighs less than about three pounds, and can provide the same view from two sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventor: Lance McKinnon
  • Patent number: D553706
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Lancer, LLC
    Inventor: Lance McKinnon
  • Patent number: D565690
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Lancer, LLC
    Inventor: Lance McKinnon
  • Patent number: D572335
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Lancer, LLC
    Inventor: Lance McKinnon