Patents by Inventor Mark A. Blough

Mark A. Blough 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: 9596833
    Abstract: An apparatus for exercising a dog and a method of using the apparatus is described. The apparatus comprises a first elongated member having inner and outer ends with the inner end being fastened to a vehicle in a first location; a second elongated member having upper and lower ends with the upper end fastened to the vehicle in a second location; and a means of attaching the outer end of the first member and the lower end of the second member to a fastener device that contacts the dog, such that the first and second members establish an angle ? of separation between themselves that is within the range of about 15° to 75°. The first and second members are fastened to the vehicle such that angles ? and ?, are formed between the vehicle and the members with at least one of the angles between about 15° to 165°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Inventors: Janice M. Blough, Mark A. Blough
  • Publication number: 20150327515
    Abstract: An apparatus for exercising a dog and a method of using the apparatus is described. The apparatus comprises a first elongated member having inner and outer ends with the inner end being fastened to a vehicle in a first location; a second elongated member having upper and lower ends with the upper end fastened to the vehicle in a second location; and a means of attaching the outer end of the first member and the lower end of the second member to a fastener device that contacts the dog, such that the first and second members establish an angle ? of separation between themselves that is within the range of about 15° to 75°. The first and second members are fastened to the vehicle such that angles ? and ?, are formed between the vehicle and the members with at least one of the angles between about 15° to 165°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Janice M. Blough, Mark A. Blough