Patents by Inventor Michael Duffy Jones

Michael Duffy Jones 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).

  • Securing assembly for supporting and selectively concealing an animal crate
    Patent number: 10448613
    Abstract: A securing assembly for supporting an animal crate within an architectural structure and the animal crate may be selectively concealed. A platform supports the bottom surface of the crate and may be extended or retracted within the architectural structure. The securing assembly includes a track which is selectively secured to the architectural structure and the platform includes a mating flange for cooperating with the track. The platform includes a mount for the animal crate which permits the crate to be manipulated to extend and retract the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Inventors: Courtney Nations Jones, Michael Duffy Jones
  • Securing Assembly for Supporting and Selectively Concealing an Animal Crate
    Publication number: 20180146638
    Abstract: A securing assembly for supporting an animal crate within an architectural structure and the animal crate may be selectively concealed. A platform supports the bottom surface of the crate and may be extended or retracted within the architectural structure. The securing assembly includes a track which is selectively secured to the architectural structure and the platform includes a mating flange for cooperating with the track. The platform includes a mount for the animal crate which permits the crate to be manipulated to extend and retract the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Courtney Nations Jones, Michael Duffy Jones
  • Selectively concealed animal crate
    Patent number: 9901069
    Abstract: An animal crate assembly including an animal crate with a vertically operable access door and a securing assembly for mounting the animal crate to an architectural structure. The architectural table may be a table having a flexible cover. The animal crate is supported by a platform that is moveable between a retracted, concealed position and an extended, exposed position. The animal crate may be selectively concealed within an environment and appear as an article of furniture. The crate includes a door assembly which may be opened and positioned within the article of furniture in the concealed position to enable the crate to be used by the animal even in the concealed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Beltline Marketing, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Duffy Jones, Courtney Nations Jones
  • Selectively Concealed Animal Crate
    Publication number: 20150264888
    Abstract: An animal crate assembly including an animal crate with a vertically operable access door and a securing assembly for mounting the animal crate to an architectural structure. The architectural table may be a table having a flexible cover. The animal crate is supported by a platform that is moveable between a retracted, concealed position and an extended, exposed position. The animal crate may be selectively concealed within an environment and appear as an article of furniture. The crate includes a door assembly which may be opened and positioned within the article of furniture in the concealed position to enable the crate to be used by the animal even in the concealed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Duffy Jones, Courtney Nations Jones