Patents by Inventor Melaney L. Northrop

Melaney L. Northrop 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).

  • Animal shelter formed in the shape of a natural object
    Patent number: 5791293
    Abstract: An animal shelter (10) includes a top (20) formed as a unitary shell and shaped to resemble a natural object having an irregular surface, such as a tree stump. An entrance (26) is formed in the top (20) and allows an animal to enter and exit animal shelter (10). Because the top (20) is shaped to resemble a natural object, the animal shelter (10) blends into a natural setting. An extended floor (41) may be attached to the base (40), and an extended covering (28) may be attached to the top (20) adjacent the entrance (26). The extended covering (28) covers the extended floor (41). The extended covering (28) resembles an extension of the natural object, thus further enhancing the appearance of the animal shelter (10). A planter (60), removably seated upon the top (20), may be used to cultivate plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Melaney L. Northrop, Douglas J. Sharp
  • Pet house
    Patent number: D349980
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: Internationl Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Melaney L. Northrop, Thomas B. Murphy
  • Feline domicile
    Patent number: D353029
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1994
    Assignee: Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Melaney L. Northrop, Thomas B. Murphy
  • Feline scratching post
    Patent number: D355057
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1995
    Assignee: Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Melaney L. Northrop, Thomas B. Murphy
  • Rifle case
    Patent number: D358255
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1995
    Assignee: Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Sharp, Melaney L. Northrop
  • Fence unit
    Patent number: D359130
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1995
    Assignee: Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Melaney L. Northrop, Doug Sharp
  • Doghouse
    Patent number: D360709
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Assignee: Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Melaney L. Northrop, Doug Sharp
  • Decorative lawn edging
    Patent number: D361853
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1995
    Assignee: Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Melaney L. Northrop
  • Feline scratching post
    Patent number: D361876
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1995
    Assignee: Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Melaney L. Northrop, Thomas B. Murphy
  • Pet kennel
    Patent number: D364712
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1995
    Assignee: Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas B. Murphy, Melaney L. Northrop, Richard Nesbitt
  • Stump dog house
    Patent number: D366736
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1996
    Assignee: Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Melaney L. Northrop, Matthew J. Vallo
  • Vented pet kennel
    Patent number: D367732
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1996
    Assignee: Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas B. Murphy, Melaney L. Northrop, Richard Nesbitt