Patents by Inventor Michael A. Brannon

Michael A. Brannon 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: 8617091
    Abstract: An animal spine brace is described. In one or more implementations, a brace is comprised of an upper panel and a lower panel that extends from the upper panel. The lower panel is configured to be releasably secured to the upper panel to form a sleeve around an animal. The upper and lower panels may be made of a breathable material that is configured to stretch, wick moisture from the animal, and/or control odor. Additionally, both the upper panel and lower panel are configured to include supportive stays, which may be arranged on a respective panel to fan out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventors: Cory Michael Brannon, Veronica Claire Brannon
  • Publication number: 20120316484
    Abstract: An animal spine brace is described. In one or more implementations, a brace is comprised of an upper panel and a lower panel that extends from the upper panel. The lower panel is configured to be releasably secured to the upper panel to form a sleeve around an animal. The upper and lower panels may be made of a breathable material that is configured to stretch, wick moisture from the animal, and/or control odor. Additionally, both the upper panel and lower panel are configured to include supportive stays, which may be arranged on a respective panel to fan out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Cory Michael Brannon, Veronica Claire Brannon
  • Patent number: 5538013
    Abstract: A mask placeable over at least one respiratory organ of a user for blocking out unpleasant odors includes an air-permeable body having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a strap for securing the mask in place over the user's face. An air permeable scenting portion is secured to the inner surface of the body and, upon inhalation by the user, scents the otherwise foul smelling air drawn into the mask enclosure. Preferably, a plurality of scenting portions are provided, with each scenting portion representing a different desired scent. According to the several embodiments taught by the invention, the scenting portions are interchangeable to adjust the degree and variety of scent introduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1996
    Inventor: Michael A. Brannon