Patents by Inventor Manfred F. Missalla

Manfred F. Missalla 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: 20030199372
    Abstract: The exercise device uses three main components to provide a simplified abdominal exercise for the user. A base frame relaeasably supports two pivoting body support structures. The body support structures are pivotally secured to the frame at intermediate points in the length of the body support structures. The base frame is preferably collapsible to simplify securement and storage. Each body support structure is independently secured to the base frame. The user is able to perform exercises according to his own requirements merely by modifying the extent of movement of the body support structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2002
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventors: Bruce A. Robinson, Manfred F. Missalla
  • Patent number: 4981240
    Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing products having a useful portion and a waste portion and having a storage chamber for storing the products, an opening in the lower end of the chamber for discharge of products, a tray beneath the opening for receiving products, a waste chamber associated with the storage chamber, and, a waste opening at the upper end of waste chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1991
    Inventor: Manfred F. Missalla
  • Patent number: 4877210
    Abstract: A hanger for pots of the type having a plurality of openings spaced around a perimeter and having a suspension member, a plurality of wires connected to the suspension member, and on the other of ends of each wire there being a quick attachment device adapted to be inserted through a respective opening in the pot, and engaging the pot securely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1989
    Inventor: Manfred F. Missalla