Patents by Inventor Michael C. Bingham

Michael C. Bingham 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: 6354302
    Abstract: A device for snuffing out smoking tobacco products of various diameters. The device is comprised of a housing having a first open end, a second closed end, and a cavity formed therebetween; a slider within the cavity having an opening defined by an inner surface for accepting a burning end of a smoking tobacco product; and an adjustable retainer disposed within the opening wherein the retainer and the slider work in concert to snugly accept the burning end of the smoking tobacco product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Inventor: Michael C. Bingham
  • Patent number: 4660575
    Abstract: This invention is a cigarette extinguisher which can readily be inserted into a conventional pack of cigarettes or the pocket of a user. It comprises a hollow cylinder with open ends, sized to store therein a lighted cigarette. A removable end cap covers one end to removably seal the same. A slidable keeper is mounted proximate the open end to releasably hold via a friction fit a cigarette inserted therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1987
    Inventors: Chris N. Andreason, Michael C. Bingham